- Glossary
- Mayonnaise - versatile creamy sauce
Mayonnaise - versatile creamy sauce (Mayonnaise)
Mayonnaise is a cold emulsified sauce made from egg yolks, oil, and vinegar. It originates from French cuisine, with its name derived from the city of Mahón on Menorca. It is the base for many sauces such as remoulade and tartar sauce. Widely used in potato salad and on open-faced sandwiches.
- Mayonnaise is an emulsion of egg yolks, oil, and vinegar or lemon juice.
- The name traditionally derives from the city of Mahón on Menorca, Spain.
- It is the base for many sauces including remoulade and tartar sauce.
- Homemade mayonnaise has a significantly better flavor than store-bought.
Nutritional values (100 g of product contains)
Energy
680 kcal
34 %
Proteins
960 mg
2 %
Fats
75 g
107 %
Carbohydrates
570 mg
< 1 %
Fiber
0 g
0 %
Salt
2 g
27 %
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