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Heinz Sandwich Spread

I love this stuff but it's quite expensive and the low fat version is never on special so I was wondering if anyone had a recipe that comes close to it. I'm quite an experienced cook but, looking at the list of ingredients, I really don't know where to start:

Cabbage (contains Preservative - Sulphites), Spirit Vinegar, Sugar, Water, Vegetable Oil, Carrots, Gherkins (contain Firming Agent - Calcium Chloride), Modified Cornflour, Salt, Onions, Egg Yolks, Red Peppers, Mustard, Mustard Seeds, Stabilisers - Guar Gum and Xanthan Gum, Spice Extracts, Spices, Herb Extract (contains Celery), Garlic Extract, Colour - Riboflavin VEGETABLES (46%).

I would assume that making the sandwich spread would be like making chutney or pickle. Any ideas?
MFW 2019 #61: £13,936.60/£20,000

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  • spugzbunny
    spugzbunny Posts: 1,235 Forumite
    I have pondered what Sandwich spread actually is before. I came to the conclusion that you could make it from shredded lightly steamed cabbage and carrot then pickled gerkin and pickled onions. All finely disced and then mayo mixed in. A light mayo I imagine and flavoured with celery, mustard, garlic etc
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    £17,700 / £20,000
  • culpepper
    culpepper Posts: 4,076 Forumite
    I found when I made home made hummus it tasted very like sandwich spread. Dont know if that was just me...
  • loops87
    loops87 Posts: 74 Forumite
    Here you go, there's a recipe here that says its similar to the Heinz spread... http://www.food.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?t=306640&sid=75fc9e0a050b4ec600213b44f6bcc9d6
    :)
  • mmmsnow
    mmmsnow Posts: 388 Forumite
    That recipe looks quite interesting and it gives a method of making the spread. I think I'll need to experiment a little with the ingredients but it's a good place to start ;)
    MFW 2019 #61: £13,936.60/£20,000
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