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| − | '''Mayonnaise''' (often referred to as mayo) is a [[condiment]] made | + | '''Mayonnaise''' (often referred to as mayo) is a [[condiment]] made by emulsifying [[egg]]s, [[vinegar]] and oil and may have herbs, garlic, or spices added for flavor. This is traditionally done by combining the egg and vinegar and slowly whisking in oil. Blenders, mixers, and food processers allow modern cooks to incorporate the oil much more quickly. Mayonnaise may separate and fail to emulsify if the oil is added too quickly or it isn't mixed thoroughly enough. |
| − | + | Mayonnaise is a popular condiment for many foods, including [[chicken]], [[egg]], and [[potato]] salads, [[hamburger]]s, [[sandwich]]es, and raw [[vegetable]]s. | |
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| + | Commercially prepared mayonnaise is widely available, and more popular than mayonnaise made from scratch. | ||
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| + | For those following diets, low-fat versions and substitutes like [[Miracle Whip]], egg-free versions, low sodium versions, and so forth. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 23:59, February 11, 2009
Mayonnaise (often referred to as mayo) is a condiment made by emulsifying eggs, vinegar and oil and may have herbs, garlic, or spices added for flavor. This is traditionally done by combining the egg and vinegar and slowly whisking in oil. Blenders, mixers, and food processers allow modern cooks to incorporate the oil much more quickly. Mayonnaise may separate and fail to emulsify if the oil is added too quickly or it isn't mixed thoroughly enough.
Mayonnaise is a popular condiment for many foods, including chicken, egg, and potato salads, hamburgers, sandwiches, and raw vegetables.
Commercially prepared mayonnaise is widely available, and more popular than mayonnaise made from scratch.
For those following diets, low-fat versions and substitutes like Miracle Whip, egg-free versions, low sodium versions, and so forth.