Salad cream is a dressing similar to mayonnaise, made with egg yolks, mustard, vinegar, vegetable oil, and sugar. Originally developed for salads, it is now used as a dip for various foods. Its popularity has fluctuated, but it is widely available in the UK and can be obtained overseas.
Salad cream is a dressing developed by the Heinz Company in 1914 and sold primarily in the United Kingdom, although it has become popular in some regions of the world with large expatriate British populations. For people unfamiliar with this, this dressing is probably most similar to mayonnaise in composition and texture, although the salad dressing is slightly yellowish, rather than white, and its flavor is a bit more complex.
The basic ingredients of salad cream include: egg yolks, mustard, vinegar, vegetable oil and sugar. Many versions are also lightly seasoned, coming in a variety of flavors to suit various palates. Depending on the brand and style, this condiment can be lower in fat than or roughly equivalent to traditional mayonnaise, and can be tangy to sweet.
As the name of this condiment would suggest, it was originally developed for use on salads, either as a standalone condiment or as an ingredient in sauces and dressings. However, its uses have greatly expanded, and the condiment is now used as a dip for a wide variety of things, including pizza, sandwiches, and various fried foods. The salad spread is slightly tangy, thanks to the vinegar, with a full mouthfeel and a hint of kick from the mustard.
The popularity of salad cream has waxed and waned. In some periods of history, it was seen primarily as a condiment for the lower classes and an alternative to mayonnaise, which tended to be more expensive. Middle and upper class families once avoided it as they did not want to be perceived as lower class, but this is no longer the case today, although salad cream sometimes appears in parodies of lower class life in the British media .
In the UK, this condiment is generally very easy to obtain, available in a variety of packaging and flavors for various needs. Outside this region, it is sometimes available from large markets, especially if they carry British produce, and can also be ordered through exporters who ship British specialties overseas. Some consumers desperate for salads may enlist the services of traveling friends or acquaintances living overseas to import small shipments for personal use.
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