Busting the Biggest Myths About UK vs. US Heinz Mayo

Heinz mayonnaise is sold on both sides of the Atlantic, which leads a lot of people to assume it's the same product everywhere. It isn't. Let's clear a few things up.

Myth: "Heinz mayo is Heinz mayo, wherever you buy it"

Fact: Heinz runs different mayonnaise recipes by region. Heinz Seriously Good — the UK range, made with free-range egg — is a distinct product from the mayonnaise Heinz sells in American stores, not a relabelled export.

Myth: "If you like US Heinz mayo, you'll like the UK version just as much"

Fact: Not necessarily. Shoppers who've tried both consistently describe a different taste and texture — richer and smoother, according to most UK fans. It's a different recipe, not a stronger version of the same one.

Myth: "You can just buy it at a British import aisle in most supermarkets"

Fact: Most mainstream US grocery chains don't stock it. It's available to order online rather than found on a typical shelf.

Myth: "Import mayo probably isn't the genuine product"

Fact: When sourced properly, it is. Great British Imports ships the same 460g jar sold in UK supermarkets, not a reformulated substitute.

Where to buy it

Get Heinz Seriously Good Mayonnaise, 460g from Great British Imports, shipped directly across the United States.