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Miracle Whip Light
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Miracle Whip Light is a light and versatile option to accompany your recipes that require a creamy dressing similar to mayonnaise. It is an emulsified dressing produced mainly with eggs, oil, vinegar, and spices, but with a reduced fat and calorie content compared to traditional mayonnaise, making it ideal for those looking for a healthier alternative without sacrificing flavor.
Originating in the United States, Miracle Whip was introduced by the Kraft brand in the 1930s and quickly became popular as a cross between mayonnaise and salad dressing due to its slightly sweet and spicy flavor. The Light version maintains that characteristic flavor profile but with fewer calories and fats.
In the kitchen, Miracle Whip Light is perfect for preparing sandwiches, salads (such as potato or coleslaw), vegetable dips, and can also be used as a base for creamy sauces. Its creamy texture and balanced flavor add a special touch without being too heavy.
Properties: it contains less saturated fat and calories than traditional mayonnaise, also providing some protein and vitamin E thanks to the vegetable oil used. However, as it is a processed product, its consumption should be moderate within a balanced diet.
Substitutes and synonyms in Spanish from Latin America: depending on the country, in recipes it can be translated and substituted with aderezo ligero (light dressing), mayonesa baja en grasa (low-fat mayonnaise), or aliño cremoso light (light creamy dressing). In some places, it is simply known as “salsa tipo mayonesa light” (light mayonnaise-type sauce) or “aderezo cremoso ligero” (light creamy dressing).
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