Heinz Salad Cream

Tangy creamy salad dressing · Heinz · Spreads & condiments

must-try

Why it's worth it

Created in 1914, Salad Cream was the first Heinz product made only for the UK, and a planned discontinuation in the 1990s caused a public outcry. Heinz ketchup is sold everywhere, but this British-only dressing is not a Czech shelf item.

Taste

Thinner and tangier than mayonnaise, with a sharp vinegar edge and noticeable sweetness

Why this rating

You can’t get this at homerare or import-only in Czechia

Reviewers rave about it3 sourced review quotes on file

A local icona well-known local classic

Easy to findstocked in mainstream chains at everyday prices

Scores 8 of 10 on our published rubric.

Nutrition

Nutri-Score CAverage nutritional quality

Nutritional values per 100 g

Energy value1244.1 kJ · 300 kcal

Fats23.7 gincluding saturated fatty acids0.3 g

Carbohydrates20.3 gincluding sugars17.2 g

Protein1.3 g

Salt0.2 g

Source: Open Food Facts label data (may lag pack reformulations).

Where & what you'll pay

Tesco

Sainsbury's

Asda

Morrisons

Co-op€EAN 5000157075154

If you know Czech shelves

Czech tatarka or light mayonnaise is the closest cousin; salad cream is thinner and more vinegary

Sources

“If mayonnaise and miracle whip got together and had a baby, it would taste incredibly similar to British salad cream.”
www.tastingtable.com (blog)
“I was thrilled by the salad cream's cool, exceptionally smooth texture and tangy zip.”
youngandfoodish.com (blog)
“The first ready-made commercial product was introduced in the United Kingdom in 1914, where it is used as a salad dressing and a sandwich spread.”
en.wikipedia.org (encyclopedia)

Curated 2026-09-23. Image: Open Food Facts contributors, CC-BY-SA.