Is mayonnaise (Mayo) really as bad as a lot of people think it is?

Is it best to do away with this condiment?
What are the health risk?

Mayo is mainly fat (oil), vinegar, salt and egg yolk is used as an emulsifier (helps in gelling).

If you use mayo in small quantities, then fat should not be a concern. If you are worried about fat, then use other condiments like mustard. I don't know about fat free-mayo. If you're going to use that, then you might as well use a little of the real stuff.

If you're worried about salmonella or e.coli from the egg yolk, you should have no worries. Mayo contains vinegar which acidifies mayo. Acids discourage bacterial growth.

No health risks in mayo, but if you are concerned about fat content you can get 'lite' versions.

yeah, its really fattening and unhealthy.
i dont eat it anymore.
hope i helped
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