mayonnaise

Also known as mayo

Mayonnaise (), colloquially referred to as "mayo" (), is a thick, creamy sauce with a rich and tangy taste that is commonly used on sandwiches, hamburgers, bound salads, and French fries. It also forms the base for various other sauces, such as tartar sauce, fry sauce, remoulade, salsa golf, ranch dressing, and rouille.

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Mayonnaise is a thick, creamy sauce with a rich and tangy taste that is commonly used on sandwiches, hamburgers, salads, and French fries. It also serves as the base ingredient for several other popular sauces, including tartar sauce, ranch dressing, and remoulade.

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Food.name: Mayonnaise
Food.image: Mayonnaise (1).jpg
Food.caption: A jar of Mayonnaise.
Food.alternate_name: Mayo
Food.type: Condiment
Food.country: France & Spain
Food.main_ingredient: Oil, egg yolk, and vinegar or lemon juice

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Commons category: Mayonnaise
native label: mayonnaise

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Egg-free versions
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Mayonnaise is an emulsion of oil, egg yolk, and an acid, either vinegar or lemon juice; there are many variants using additional flavorings. The color varies from near-white to pale yellow, and its texture from a light cream to a thick gel.