Australia’s cheapest mayonnaise is also the best tasting, Choice test finds
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•Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:50 GMT
📰 What Happened
Consumer group Choice blind-tested 29 store-bought mayonnaises. Aldi's Colway Real Mayonnaise came equal first with a score of 80%. A jar costs just $2.79, the cheapest per gram of all the products. Woolworths Whole Egg Mayonnaise also scored 80%. Coles 97% Fat Free Mayonnaise came last at 47%, with judges calling it thick and glue-like.
🔍 The Backstory
The judges looked at look, smell, taste and texture. Three experts did the test, including food consultant Brigid Treloar. She said 27 of the 29 products contained sugar, which is not normal for French-style mayo. Budget brands often add thickeners to save money. Choice's tests help shoppers find value and compare what is really inside the jar.
🎯 Why It Matters
Shoppers can save money without losing taste. The test shows the cheapest jar beat pricier and famous brands, so cheaper really can be better.
Consumer group Choice blind-tested 29 store-bought mayonnaises. Aldi's Colway Real Mayonnaise came equal first with a score of 80%. A jar costs just $2.79, the cheapest per gram of all the products. Woolworths Whole Egg Mayonnaise also scored 80%. Coles 97% Fat Free Mayonnaise came last at 47%, with judges calling it thick and glue-like.
The judges looked at look, smell, taste and texture. Three experts did the test, including food consultant Brigid Treloar. She said 27 of the 29 products contained sugar, which is not normal for French-style mayo. Budget brands often add thickeners to save money. Choice's tests help shoppers find value and compare what is really inside the jar.
Shoppers can save money without losing taste. The test shows the cheapest jar beat pricier and famous brands, so cheaper really can be better.