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Low-Fat Mayonnaise

Is it possible for a light mayo to be as flavorful as the full-fat original?

Published on Mar. 1, 2003

What We Learned

Because mayonnaise is fatty both by nature and definition, reduced-fat mayonnaise is a popular product among the diet-conscious. But is it possible for a light mayo to be as flavorful as the full-fat original?

We put five brands to the test, all with a fat content between 2.5 and 5 grams per serving. To see if tasters could tell the difference, we also threw the winner of the full-fa...

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