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Mayonnaise
(or Mayo)
 What
is Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is a semi-solid emulsion of vegetable oil
(typically olive) and egg yolk (or whole egg) with vinegar
or lemon juice, seasoned with salt, sugar, and perhaps
spices (See the Food History website under reference).
Mayonnaise in History
Some consider a mixture of olive oil and egg used in
Roman times to be the first example of "mayonnaise" but most
regard the true origin of mayonnaise to be France. Many
theories abound as to the origin of the name "mayonnaise"
and the 'World of Mayo' covers most of these.
Manufacturers
- Heinz
We believe that Heinz make mayonnaise but we couldn't
find it on their website! If you find a link directly to
it please let us know.
- Hellmann's
At the time we visited this website we hadn't the 'Flash
plugin' and there wasn't a button to skip the intro! Did
we download the plugin? No, we left the site!
- Kraft
We believe that Kraft Foods also make mayonnaise but like
Heinz we couldn't find it on their website!
- Young's Food
Products - no problem finding the mayonnaise
on this site.
Do It Yourself
For the adventurous - see the links under reference
section.
Like's and
Dislikes
As in all things not everyone likes mayonnaise
and if you fit into this group a visit to the
"Worldwide I Hate Mayonnaise Club" is a must. if
you don't like mayonnaise on your hot dog take a
look at J D Wiker's - What's Wrong With
Mayonnaise?
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