Kewpie Japanese mayonnaise

Mayonnaise is a staple in Japanese cuisine and appears in a wide variety of dishes. The Japanese are big fans of mayo and use it to garnish Japanese classics like yakisoba (noodles), takoyaki (octopus balls) and sushi, as well as salads, vegetables and even pizza! By far the most popular mayonnaise brand in Japan is Kewpie. There are other mayonnaise brands, such as Kikkoman, but they don't come close to the popularity of Kewpie. Kewpie was also the first mayonnaise produced in Japan! Where can I get Kewpie? You can either order the popular sauce online (for example, also on Amazon) or buy it at an Asian supermarket. It's not exactly cheap in Germany (around 6 euros), but in Japan too, Kewpie is rather expensive. You pay about 4 euros for a bottle there too! However, Kewpie has a very long shelf life. Japanese vs. German mayonnaise Japanese mayonnaise tastes quite different from the German version! The mayo you get in Germany is a lot heavier and "fuller". Japanese mayo, on the other hand, is much less intense. That's why you should definitely use Japanese mayonnaise, not German mayonnaise, for Japanese recipes. The Japanese product uses a milder vinegar, more egg and less oil than the German version. By the way, if you believe countless online voices, Japanese mayonnaise simply tastes much better than the German version!