When it comes to the mayo served at dining establishments, the latter is often true. Typically referred to as "heavy duty" or "extra heavy" mayonnaise, the condiment is made using more egg yolks ...

Dear Lisa: What is "heavy" mayonnaise? I've never heard of it. Am I correct in assuming it is "regular" mayonnaise, since it would be the opposite of the "light" mayonnaise that is available?

Hellman’s Heavy-Duty Vegan Dressing and Sandwich Spread does not meet those requirements, though on the Unilever site they call it mayonnaise. The audacity! What is this the Wild West?

Important to re-creating the same flavor, Wheat warned, is using heavy-duty mayonnaise. She suggested finding the mayonnaise in most Wal-Mart stores and at Sysco Food Services, Costco and Sam's Club.