Commitment to quality – for 100 years
Hellmann’s is the world’s No. 1 mayonnaise brand. But Hellmann's is much more than mayonnaise! It is a prestigious member of Hellmann’s World family of products, which have been staples in American kitchens for generations.
These products include Hellmann’s, Amora, Calvé and Wish-Bone, (the largest dressings business across the globe). We offer simple products made from natural ingredients. Our products are convenient and easy to use, adding taste, texture and pleasure to your meal, whether at the dining table, barbecue, picnic or on the move. Every day, US consumers buy more than one million Hellmann's products.
History – from a New York German deli to your dining room table
Mayonnaise is said to be the invention of the French chef of the Duke de Richelieu in 1756. While the Duke was defeating the British at Port Mahon, his chef was creating a victory feast that included a sauce made of cream and eggs. When the chef realized there was no cream in the kitchen, he improvised, substituting olive oil for the cream. A new culinary masterpiece was born and the chef named it "Mahonnaise" in honor of the Duke's victory.
In 1905, two years after arriving in the United States, German immigrant Richard Hellmann opened up a delicatessen in New York City. His wife's delectable recipe for mayonnaise was featured in salads and sold in the deli, and the condiment quickly became so popular that Hellmann began selling it in "wooden boats" that were used for weighing butter.
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