Why mayonnaise is among the unhealthiest foods you must be having | The Times of India (2024)

Can you imagine a delicious club sandwich without mayonnaise? Well, it is next to impossible to imagine a delicious sandwich or a burger without this delightful condiment. Mayonnaise has turned out to be one of the most inseparable parts of our delicacies. But did you know that your favourite mayonnaise is one of the most unhealthy foods you have been eating on a daily basis all this while!

One of the most widely used condiments around the world- Mayonnaise has been a major ingredient used in several cuisines like Italian, American and Mexican to name a few. Loaded with high-fat, this delicious condiment has a calorie dense composition, which makes it one of the most fattening foods when paired with other delights. Read on to know more about this delight and what makes it one of the most unhealthy foods.

The drool-worthy taste of this delight is prepared with a combination of oil, egg yolk any acidic liquid (like lemon juice or vinegar). To accentuate the taste, a small quantity of white mustard is also added(optional) along with salt and pepper and other spices. This mixture is blended well until it attains a thick consistency.

Mayonnaise is prepared using the process of emulsification, wherein it is made with egg yolk, oil, vinegar or lime juice. In some cases when the preparation and storage of mayonnaise is not done in the right way it leads way for bacteria to breed. What's more, the presence of oil makes it more fattening. In fact, a spoonful of mayonnaise has around 94 calories, which can simply increase your calorie intake unknowingly.

It has been observed in a few studies that homemade mayonnaise turns out to be a breeding ground for bacteria, if it is not prepared and stored properly. As compared to the commercially prepared mayonnaise, which is prepared with additives and preservatives. However, in both the cases, mayonnaise is high on calories. Hence, it is always advised to keep a check on the quantity of mayonnaise consumed. Especially, if you trying to lose weight then mayonnaise based delicacies can ruin your efforts to lose weight.

The taste of mayonnaise is such that replacing it with any other condiment can be heart-wrenching! So, what’s the solution? These days there are many aletertantivers to mayonnaise such low-fat mayonnaise, which is believed to have less-fattening composition, but is it a great option to go for? Well, low-fat mayonnaise is a great option for someone who is trying to lose weight as it has a fat content replaced with starches. However, it also depends from type to type of mayonnaise.

If staying in shape is on your mind then going for a low-fat mayonnaise is a great idea. Not only does it help in managing the calorie count but at the same time doesn't compromise on the taste. However, proper storage of mayonnaise is one of the most important things, which can make it healthy or unhealthy. Keeping the mayonnaise bottle open for hours can spoil it by allowing the bacteria in the air to mix up and ruin the goodness. Hence, mindful consumption of mayonnaise is advised to maintain a healthy weight along with keeping an eye on food safety standards to avoid spoilage of mayonnaise is the right way to relish this delight.