April 12, 2025 at 4:48 am

You May Be Tempted To Go With American Mayo Brands, But There’s An Ingredient In Kewpie Mayo That Might Make You Switch

by Ben Auxier

Mayo aisle in a grocery store

TikTok/steelpan.guy

I remember the first day I realized that mayonnaise and Miracle Whip were not, in fact, the same thing.

Because while mayo is a sort of cool creamy condiment that’s nice on a sandwich, Miracle Whip is some kind of toxic pus from the underworld.

So what about different BRANDS of mayo? Let’s check in with TikTok user @steelpan.guy:

Mayo aisle in a grocery store

TikTok/steelpan.guy

“What’s the difference between Kewpie Mayo and Big Brand Mayo?” he asks as he scans both items in a grocery aisle.

Mayo aisle in a grocery store

TikTok/steelpan.guy

“Biggest difference is Kewpie was originated in Japan with a couple secret ingredients in it. MSG and another secret ingredient in the extra egg yolk makes Kewpie Mayo a lot better than Big Mayo.”

Mayo aisle in a grocery store

TikTok/steelpan.guy

“Usually it’s a little bit cheaper than the Big Brand Mayo, and it’s 10 times better. Try it next time you’re at the store.”

Mayo aisle in a grocery store

TikTok/steelpan.guy

“It’s gonna change your life.”

@steelpan.guy

what big mayonnaise doesn’t want you to know

♬ original sound – Steel Pan Guy

So, where do people think this brand ranks?

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Be careful how you use it:

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Something is a little fishy here…

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The price isn’t always right, either.

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Now I really want a sandwich.

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