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For more specific inquiries, please reach out to our customer support team via our Live Chat or our Contact Us page, and we're happy to help with your concern.

Some condensation droplets or a few pockets with some liquid can occur in the product and it is fine to consume.  Completely separated product typically indicates temperature abuse and, unfortunately, the product cannot be remixed.  While safe, it will not be palatable and will not deliver the same consumer experience. 

No. Mayonnaise, by definition, contains oil and eggs. However, Hellmann's Vegan Dressing & Sandwich Spread is a certified vegan alternative to mayonnaise. Our vegan option is made with 100% Canadian Canola oil – but without eggs – for an amazing wholesome taste.

Yes, all our Hellmann’s mayonnaises are made with 100% free-run eggs. 

 

We recommend you review the ingredient labels on any of products you are interested in since we also offer Vegan products within our range of mayo style dressings & spreads. One example is Hellmann's Vegan Dressing & Sandwich Spread, which is plant-based, contains no animal products (made without eggs), and is certified Vegan by Vegan Action.

Yes. Hellmann's products are made with ingredients that naturally do not contain gluten.

 

Look for a gluten-free label on many of our products, including our Real Mayonnaise, as well as Hellmann’s Vegan and Organic. Hellmann’s products with this label are made with ingredients that do not contain gluten and have not come in contact with gluten during processing.

Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise will never contain lactose/dairy. However, our flavour range products' ingredients can vary so ingredient labels should be read and checked before purchase.

It is always best to check with your physician before making any changes to your diet. That being said, Hellmann’s mayonnaise uses free-run eggs that are pasteurized, and pasteurization is a process that reduces microbial load.

All Hellmann’s labels adhere to Health Canada’s regulations on declaring ingredients and allergens. But we strongly recommend that those with allergies check the ingredients list every time they purchase or before consuming. 

 

All of Hellmann’s facilities have allergen management programs in place to avoid cross-contamination of allergens between products. We do not operate allergen-free manufacturing sites.

Our Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise is proudly crafted in Ontario. You might even say our main ingredient is Canada! We source our free-run eggs from farms in Quebec and Ontario, and 100% of our canola from farms in the Prairies.

Canola oil is a plant-based oil that when consumed in moderation can be part of a balanced and healthy diet. Not only is there no cholesterol in canola oil, it also contains good fats such as polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats.

According to the Canola Council of Canada, only one protein has been modified in the canola plant to make it more tolerant to herbicides, and this protein is removed during processing.

Before you’re ready to open and enjoy your Hellmann’s mayonnaise, keep it in a cool, dry place. Once opened, all Hellmann’s products should be refrigerated.

No. Freezing mayonnaise can change its consistency, texture and thickness, and will likely cause separation. To ensure a creamy texture with every bite, we do not recommend freezing Hellmann’s mayonnaise.

All of our products include a ‘best when used by’ date which assures optimum quality and freshness. For example, if you see 20240702 on your Hellmann’s jar, it should be enjoyed by July 2, 2024. However, please keep in mind that this may be changing in the future due to Health Canada's format revisions.

All the manufacturing codes on our Hellmann’s mayonnaise bottles and jars follow the same format, including the ‘best if used by’ date: YYYYMMDD/plant code/line number/time stamp.

 

For example, you might see: 20210105MU05 15:33. This signifies that this jar of Hellmann’s mayonnaise has a best if used by date of January 5, 2021 and was made in plant code MU on line 05 at 3:33 pm.

No, there have been no recent changes made to Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise recipe.

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