Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise, often called Mayo, is a thick and creamy dressing that is probably used as a condiment. Besides, it is referred to as the “mother” recipe for many other sauces out there. It is believed that this sauce had its origin in Spain and from there it was taken to France. In fact, the word “Mayonnaise” originated from the French word ‘moyeu’ meaning “egg yolk”. It is important to understand that Mayonnaise is an emulsion of oil and egg yolks - a mixture of two different liquids that generally cannot be combined. Emulsifying is normally done by gradually adding one ingredient to the other while mixing it rapidly (at the same time) which consequently disperses & suspends tiny droplets of one ingredient (probably liquid) through another. In fact, a Mayonnaise recipe that is homemade is simple as well as it has a better flavor compared to its store-bought version. Also, when you have a look at its ingredients and read the recipe, you will see that this recipe is extremely easy to make and you would wonder how such simple ingredients contribute to such great taste. Mayonnaise may vary in color, it is often cream, white or pale yellow.