Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise, 30 oz jar — TREAT

Name: Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise, 30 oz jar
Brand: Hellmann's, Unilever

Munch or Dump rates Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise, 30 oz jar by Hellmann's, Unilever TREAT — score 43/90.

Mayo is fat with a passport — soybean oil first, eggs and vinegar doing the classic work. Most of the list is real kitchen food, but the 'simple ingredients' story quietly skips the synthetic EDTA preservative and a mystery 'natural flavors' at the end. Enjoy it as what it is: a 90-calorie-per-spoon indulgence.

Why this verdict

Refined soybean oil is the #1 ingredient — nearly all calories come from it
Core recipe is genuinely simple: oil, eggs, vinegar, salt, lemon
Calcium disodium EDTA is a synthetic chelating preservative, not a kitchen ingredient
Undisclosed 'natural flavors' plus added sugar round out an otherwise short list
Fat-heavy indulgence with mostly recognizable ingredients — classic TREAT territory

Ingredients (7)

Soybean Oil (moderate) — Refined vegetable oil for body and mouthfeel.
Whole Eggs (safe) — Traditional emulsifier and the reason this qualifies as 'real' mayo.
DISTILLED VINEGAR (safe) — Acid for tang and preservation.
Egg Yolks (safe) — Adds richness and emulsifying power.
Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
calcium disodium edta (moderate) — Preservative that binds metals to protect quality; a processed-food additive but used in tiny amounts.
Natural Flavors (safe) — Flavor compounds derived from natural sources.

Healthier alternatives

Chosen Foods Classic Avocado Oil Mayo
MAYO Real Mayonnaise made with Avocado Oil
Publix Real Mayonnaise
Chosen Foods Classic Mayo
Central Market Private Reserve Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil