BikeBookBread Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 (edited) SORRY FOR THE TYPO -- not food "idea", food "ITEM". Okay, I bought some "healthy" mayonnaise. I hate it. Everybody hates it. But it was about $6 for the jar. Should I throw it out and go back and buy the good old Best Foods? Or make this an object lesson for my kids that we have to be thankful for what we have even if it is gross? I really don't like throwing food out, but... WWYD? Edited July 24, 2009 by BikeBookBread typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Return it if you still have the receipt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Yup. Return it. If you can't, I'd toss it. If its gross, its gross. No sense everyone hating their lunches, etc for the next while until its used up. It would probably cost more in unfinished sandwiches, etc than to toss the jar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacie Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Toss it. Life's too short to eat nasty food. And around my house, the whining and complaining would more than make up my mind!!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacie Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Oh, can you share the product name so no one else makes the same mistake? Dh has been talking of buying healthier mayo recently but I've ignored him thus far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OH_Homeschooler Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Can you try mixing it with something, like a can of tuna? It might be tolerable that way. If not, try to return it or toss it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 (edited) "Gross" because it was spoilt when you opened the jar ? . . . Return it. "Gross" because your family does not care for the brand ? . . . You're stuck unless you find a friend or neighbor who wants it. (No store will take it back on grounds of "I don't like it".) Edited July 24, 2009 by Orthodox6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHGrandma Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I don't think it's right to return it just because you don't like the taste. If it was spoiled, yes, return it. You could contact the manufacturer and express your displeasure, they might give you coupons for another item you do like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I can't imagine how you could return it if you opened it and your family does not like it. I would toss it. I never understood the concept of eating it because there are starving children, its a waste of money, etc. I made a recipe last week that was plain nasty. It went straight into the garbage can. I was not happy wasting the money, but there was no way I was choking it down. My kids don't eat mayonnaise. I grew up globbing Hellmans on everything. I never had it in the house because I was always dieting and just got used to not using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 (edited) Oh, can you share the product name so no one else makes the same mistake? Dh has been talking of buying healthier mayo recently but I've ignored him thus far. Spectrum...I think it's a personal taste thing. It tastes like Miracle Whip to me...MW has the same unpleasant flavor to me. I don't believe I would ever return an item just because I didn't like the flavor...caveat emptor! But I think I will be tossing this one. Edited July 24, 2009 by BikeBookBread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 What, no one offered the classic homeschool idea? Leave it in the back of the fridge. In 6 months, open it, examine. Call it science. Then toss. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I'm surprised that some would try to return it. I guess I figure that this isn't a returnable item. Anyway, I think I'd mention it to some neighbors or friends, see if any of them are interested in trying it. Past that? throw it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Most food products have "satisfaction guaranteed" on the label. That includes if you just don't like it. I suppose they might want to know how many people try it but don't like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 In that case, contact the manufacturer, not the store. Worth a shot ! Most food products have "satisfaction guaranteed" on the label. That includes if you just don't like it. I suppose they might want to know how many people try it but don't like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Maybe you simply do not care for mayonnaise. (I can't stand the stuff !) Live with out it. When I need something along the mayonnaise spectrum, I use Nasoya's products. Spectrum...I think it's a personal taste thing. It tastes like Miracle Whip to me...MW has the same unpleasant flavor to me. I don't believe I would ever return an item just because I didn't like the flavor...caveat emptor! But I think I will be tossing this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I literally loathe Miracle Whip. Gag. (My evil step-mother used it when I was a kid and that may play some part in my extreme dislike of the product). I would wave goodbye to the $6 as I dumped it down the drain. If the jar is nice, you could save it and make yourself feel a bit better. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 What, no one offered the classic homeschool idea? Leave it in the back of the fridge. In 6 months, open it, examine. Call it science. Then toss. :D :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Spectrum...I think it's a personal taste thing. It tastes like Miracle Whip to me...MW has the same unpleasant flavor to me. I don't buy Miracle Whip so I'm unfamiliar with how it tastes (I buy store brand mayo). Isn't it salad dressing instead of mayonnaise? If you contact the manufacturer and opt not to get a refund (they may offer you a coupon anyway) you might just mention that you were hoping for a taste closer to mayonnaise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I literally loathe Miracle Whip. Gag. :iagree::ack2::leaving: Have you guys tried the Kraft mayo made with Olive Oil? It's very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 (edited) Ok, it all tastes the same to me. Really. But I'm trying to be healthy, so I bought the Kraft stuff made with olive oil, and we had company. They HATED it. I couldn't tell a difference; it tasted good to me. BTW, the company that hated it was 7 years old, and got it trouble for saying how disguisting it was. Poor kid. I know she knew better. :001_smile: Edited July 24, 2009 by bethanyniez spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Haven't read through the entire thread, but I was at Trader Joe's a few weeks ago looking for Vegannaise (sp?). They didn't carry that, but they had Trader Joe's lowfat mayo which is vegan I believe. I was very hesitant to purchase it and the woman that worked there told me if I didn't like it I could return it. (BTW, it is gross but I'm not returning because I just don't head over to TJs too much.) Personally I have no problem returning something like that. I mean when you buy mayo it should taste something like mayo IMO and if it doesn't, my return (and perhaps others) will indicate to the manufacturer that their product stinks. Just my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedarmom Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Do you have a friend who would like it? We've done this with things we've tried and hated. It's funny.. but usually someone will say, I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katemary63 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Toss it. Life's too short to eat nasty food. :iagree:I would definately try to return it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 I just called the manufacturer. I told the customer service rep that I believed mayo should taste like mayo - kind of a neutral creamy flavor, and that their product tasted very much like Miracle Whip. She looked at the other non-flavored mayo versions which they make and all had the same spice mixture, so she guessed they would all taste the same. While very kind, the customer service rep had NOTHING to suggest to me: no coupons, refund, return, exchange, NOTHING. First time I've ever had a company offer nothing after I voiced dissatisfaction about a product. I'm not super impressed...and look how many other people know now. I'm NOT passing this info along to be vindictive, it's just that word of mouth MEANS something. Besides, perhaps someone here would LOVE their mayo because it tastes so much like Miracle Whip. :D And that was the end of the conversation. I kindly thanked her and just hung up the phone. BTW, Spectrum is owned by Hain Celestial, which is now owned by Heinz. So much for the "Little Guy". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 and I can attest that their low fat mayo his *horrible* you can return it. They have a very open policy about returning foods if you don't like them. I have never done that because it's a pain to go back just to return a jar like that. Normal grocery? I probably wouldn't return it just because we didn't like it, though they might allow it. TJ almost encourages it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I've returned things when we've opened something and didn't like it. Our stores (big chain groceries) want us to be satisfied and always take back food--now, we don't return things a lot, and we don't return an empty container and say how much we hated it--but they have always been apologetic and refunded our money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I must have bad taste. I like both Spectrum and Miracle Whip.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 (No store will take it back on grounds of "I don't like it". Actually, Trader Joe's will do just that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping In Puddles Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 (edited) (No store will take it back on grounds of "I don't like it".) Trader Joe's would! :w00t: ETA: oops, I guess I should have read the other responses before replying. :blush: (and :seeya: to all the other TJ's shoppers!!) Edited July 24, 2009 by Jumping In Puddles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Toss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I just called the manufacturer. I told the customer service rep that I believed mayo should taste like mayo - kind of a neutral creamy flavor, and that their product tasted very much like Miracle Whip. She looked at the other non-flavored mayo versions which they make and all had the same spice mixture, so she guessed they would all taste the same. While very kind, the customer service rep had NOTHING to suggest to me: no coupons, refund, return, exchange, NOTHING. First time I've ever had a company offer nothing after I voiced dissatisfaction about a product. I'm not super impressed...and look how many other people know now. I'm NOT passing this info along to be vindictive, it's just that word of mouth MEANS something. Besides, perhaps someone here would LOVE their mayo because it tastes so much like Miracle Whip. :D And that was the end of the conversation. I kindly thanked her and just hung up the phone. BTW, Spectrum is owned by Hain Celestial, which is now owned by Heinz. So much for the "Little Guy". Yup. There are way too many conglomerates out there. I don't like Miracle Whip either and have tossed more weird-tasting mayo than I care to recall (think every "healthy" brand at Whole Foods). Heck, I didn't care too much for the last batch I MADE because I used extra-virgin olive oil and it was a bit tangy for my taste. (I think light olive oil would have been fine). Also, my food buying club has been in a tizz for the past several months, trying to return rancid mayo (I think Hain). Yuck. I advise the following: 1) shove the nasty mayo to the back and call it science. 2) make your own and call it home-ec. (That way, it's healthy, tasty and not rancid when you open it - just don't use evoo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen sn Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 (edited) Return it even if you don't have the receipt - get a store credit at least. OR call the company. If you want to try a REAL substitute - get Vegenaise made with grape seed extract. It's delicious. http://www.chezbettay.com/pages/dips_dressings1/ddcs_vegenaise1.html Edited July 24, 2009 by Karen sn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen sn Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Ok, it all tastes the same to me. Really. But I'm trying to be healthy, so I bought the Kraft stuff made with olive oil, and we had company. They HATED it. I couldn't tell a difference; it tasted good to me. BTW, the company that hated it was 7 years old, and got it trouble for saying how disguisting it was. Poor kid. I know she knew better. :001_smile: Read your ingredients!!!!! Some advertised "healthy" olive oil mayo has phosphoric acid in it. Used to only find PA in sodas. Now they are contaminating everything with it. (It weakens your bones and destroys the calcium in your system...among other things). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songbirdie Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 We LOVE grapeseed oil Vegennaise. . .it tastes like real mayo and is all-natural and the grapeseed oil is so good for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Not much consolation in this thought . . . but I think you got $6.00 worth of a thread out of the occurrence ! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 Not much consolation in this thought . . . but I think you got $6.00 worth of a thread out of the occurrence ! :) I DID! :) :) :) I had to giggle a bit after I read through these replies. I have become SOOOO accustomed to just going straight to The Board rather than thinking things like this through by myself. I think I'm officially part of the Hive Mind!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I have become SOOOO accustomed to just going straight to The Board rather than thinking things like this through by myself. I think I'm officially part of the Hive Mind!!! Or Borg. :D We are Borg. Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted July 25, 2009 Author Share Posted July 25, 2009 Or Borg. :D We are Borg. Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated. :tongue_smilie: :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mktkcb Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 cmon, isn't there a recipe somewhere for chocolate cake that uses mayo? Aha! here's onehttp://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Chocolate-Mayo-Cake/Detail.aspx....there are lots of them, actually! See? Chocolate really is the solution to everything :o)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisasaysto Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I saw a letter in Cook's Country this month that said you can use mayo in place of butter when making a grilled cheese. I wonder if the stuff tastes any better cooked than cold? :glare: We buy only Hellman's (which is the same as Best Foods). I don't dare try new things with mayo or ranch dressing or the whole house would revolt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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