People use mayonnaise to enhance the flavor of their food preparation. Mayonnaise is a thick tasty condiment usually placed in sandwiches and salads. It is a standard mixture of raw egg, vegetable oil, and acidifying agent. Today, many manufacturers create more flavorings of mayonnaise to widen its variant. There are remarkable random facts a person should know about mayonnaise. Especially, if it is your favorite condiment!
Mayonnaise is an Emulsion
Mayonnaise is a combination of two liquids that do not usually mix. Mayonnaise is made from egg yolks, vegetable oil, acidifying agents (vinegar or lemon juice), and seasonings. The emulsifying agent of mayonnaise is the egg yolk. It contains lecithin, a known fat emulsifier.
You can achieve emulsion if the emulsifying agent is slowly poured while the mixture is vigorously whisked. Rapidly whisking the mixture suspends the tiny droplets of another liquid. Moreover, quickly adding the emulsifying agent will separate the mixture.
Two Preparation Process in Creating Mayonnaise
Recipes for mayonnaise are already known early in the nineteenth century. The recipe may vary from different countries or according to the purpose of the maker. But, no matter the differences in recipes, mayonnaise has only two preparation processes. It is either done by hand or by a mayonnaise processing equipment.
Homemade mayonnaise is made by hand with a fork or whisk. Meanwhile, the industries that distribute commercial mayonnaise use mayonnaise mixer machines.
Commercial Mayonnaise Have Longer Shelf Life
Most mayonnaise consumers believe that commercial mayonnaise spoils quickly if not placed inside a refrigerator. But, this notion is false. Industrial mayonnaise has more preservatives and acidifying agent that increases its shelf life. Moreover, the egg yolks industries use are pasteurized, giving it a longer shelf life.
Homemade mayonnaise will only last for three to four days, even when stored in the refrigerator.
Risk Found in Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise may be made through a homemade or industrial process. Manufacturers of mayonnaise need to make sure that the eggs they use are the freshest. Food and Drug Administrators (FDA) associates Salmonella with mayonnaise. As Salmonella originates from raw eggs, and mayonnaise uses raw eggs.
In 1955, an outbreak in Denmark affected ten thousand people. It was due to a Salmonella outbreak from contaminated mayonnaise. Salmonella outbreak associated with mayonnaise contamination continued until 1976. People in the United States and Spain were mostly affected. The pH content of the mayonnaise was from 5.1 to 6.0.
Thus, it was concluded that the Salmonella cases were due to inadequate acidification of the mayonnaise. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends mayonnaise not to have a pH higher than 4.1.
The Base for Other Sauces
Typical and tasty sauces use mayonnaise as their base. Take, for example, the tartar sauce. It is a spicy mayonnaise with onions and cucumbers while the thousand island dressing is from mayonnaise mixed with pickle relish, variety of herbs, and ketchup. The ranch dressing is a mixture of mayonnaise, minced green onion, and buttermilk.
Professional Cleaner
It is unsettling to see dirt on walls or floors. But, with mayonnaise, you only have to dab and rub to clean up the area. Also, you do not have to worry about the wall or floor color, and the mayonnaise will not affect it. It will not leave any marks or residue on the wall or floor.
Face Exfoliant
Mayonnaise is a great face exfoliator. You can apply it on your face. Put a small amount of mayonnaise in a bowl, heat it for a few seconds. After this, allow the mayonnaise to cool down to room temperature. By then, you can apply it on your face and gently scrub it in upward or circular motion. As an exfoliant, it will remove dead skin cells and clear the pores.
Mayonnaise as Hair Conditioner
Mayonnaise makes our hair look shiny, feel soft, and healthier. Applying mayonnaise as a hair conditioner is the same as a regular conditioner. Mayonnaise is good for the hair as it contains eggs, vinegar, and vegetable oil.
Moreover, mayonnaise acts as a natural lice killer. It does not contain any harmful chemicals making it safe for the eyes and hair.
Leading Brand for Mayonnaise – Hellmann’s
A few years back, Best Foods is known to be the best mayonnaise in the west of Rockies. As time passes by, it is renamed as Hellmann’s. Now, the Hellmann’s is still the leading brand for mayonnaise in the United States. Fifty percent of the market share in mayonnaise goes to Hellmann’s.
Conclusion
We only know mayonnaise as a condiment to enhance the taste of our food. But, this list of random yet remarkable facts tells you that mayonnaise is more than a sauce. If you wish to create homemade mayonnaise, be sure to use the freshest eggs to avoid Salmonella. Moreover, if you commercially produce mayonnaise to meet the people’s taste buds, a mayonnaise mixer machine will help you.