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Old Mon, Dec-02-02, 13:09
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Well, I wrote Hellmans on their own website and got this answer. Looks like no matter what version of their mayo you use, not significant amounts of sugar in any. Good news...here is their response:

Thanks for writing!

We do not manufacture a mayonnaise without sugar, at this time,
however, the
amount of sugar is nutritionally insignificant - each serving of
Best Foods/
Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise contains less than 1 calorie from
sugar and
therefore is suitable for people who must control sugar intake.
Please check
with your physician, if our products can be used by you.

Point of information: 1 tsp. of sugar weighs about 4 grams

According to FDA labeling regulations, amounts for sugars of
less than 0.5
grams per serving may be rounded to zero and do not have to be
declared if no
claims related to sugars are made. However, you will note that
there is 1 gram
of Carbohydrates in the Light Mayonnaise, while the gram count
for Dietary
Fiber and Sugars are 0. This is because combines, the Dietary
Fiber and Sugars
total more that .5 grams, and as such is rounded up to 1.

We are sorry that we do not have more specific information.

We hope this information is helpful!
Your friends at Hellmann's
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Probably many more of us out there (lowcarb/lowfat) for whatever reason...and whatever reason is just fine.

Perhaps a forum for just us?

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