The Hellmann's Spicy Mayonnaise is the latest condiment from the brand arriving ahead of the busy summertime entertaining months for avid hosts to incorporate into their favorite recipes.
The condiment consists of the brand's signature mayonnaise infused with a sriracha pepper blend made with real chili peppers. The product is rated to provide a mild-to-medium level of spice to enhance burgers, sandwiches and wraps alike. The mayo is arriving this month in 11.5-ounce squeeze bottles for easy portioning for $4.49 each.
The Hellmann's Spicy Mayonnaise is launching with the help of comedy Casey Wilson for the Get Spicy contest, which encourages consumers to spice up their favorite foods and more. The contest includes the chance to win one of two grand prizes by entering a written tip on how to keep things spicy using the hashtags #getspicy and #hellmannscontest, and tagging @Hellmanns.
Chili Pepper-Infused Condiments
Hellmann's Spicy Mayonnaise Offers a Creamy Hint of Heat
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