Mayonnaise confounds me.

[SunnyD]

How can something so extremely perishable sit at room temperature for many moons with a simple seal on it without going bad? It violates the laws of the universe or something.

 

[bignateyk]

The same way any other canned or jarred food is preserved?

 

[Zeze]

1. The food is raped of all bacteria and vacuum sealed in the jar/can/etc
2. The moment you open it, it's exposed to air which includes fucktons of allergens, dust, spores, bacteria, etc

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refrigerate_after_opening

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[Born2bwire]

The secret is that mayonnaise is already rotten when you buy it.

 

[pcgeek11]

It is like Magic Corn, No matter how much you chew it up it comes back out whole again.

 

[Farmer]

1. The food is raped of all bacteria and vacuum sealed in the jar/can/etc

Please don't share that with us, thx.

 

[blackdogdeek]

magic. pure, unadulterated, tasty magic.

 

[Insomniator]

Mayo is gross and I hate fat people that put mayo on their god damn Italian subs along with oil and vinegar.

 

[DivideBYZero]

If you hate Mayo, you hate life.

 

[Aikouka]

Odd question, but has anyone ever put mayonnaise on toast? It's actually quite tasty .

 

[mi xiao]

The same way any other canned or jarred food is preserved?

preservatives???

 

[smartpatrol]

According to Undercover Brother, white people love mayonnaise and black people think it's revolting.

Also, Japan is obsessed with the stuff.

 

[Demo24]

Europeans are the only one's I've seen that like to put mayo on french fries, something that utterly disgusts me. I use it on other things but not fried potatoes.

 

[pcgeek11]

Europeans are the only one's I've seen that like to put mayo on french fries, something that utterly disgusts me. I use it on other things but not fried potatoes.

My brother puts mayo on his green beans...

 

[mjrpes3]

fvcking mayo, how does it work?

 

[mmntech]

According to Undercover Brother, white people love mayonnaise and black people think it's revolting.

Of course they find it revolting, it's white. :sneaky:

Wow, a whole thread about mayo and not one person has mentioned "making their own".

 

[KaOTiK]

Mayo is one of those weird things where I like and want it on some sandwiches , but otherwise it just seems revolting.

 

[Pardus]

Of course they find it revolting, it's white. :sneaky:

Wow, a whole thread about mayo and not one person has mentioned "making their own".

Undercover Brother - Mayonnaise

 

[mmntech]

Undercover Brother - Mayonnaise

Why is it racist when I make those jokes.

 

[BoomerD]

Miracle Whip> Mayonnaise?

Mayonnaise > Miracle Whip?

It seems like most folks are very opinionated about this..

Me, I grew up with Miracle Whip in place of mayo, but I also like mayo...in fact, I actually prefer mayo for most things. <shrug>

 

[Brigandier]

Miracle Whip> Mayonnaise?

Mayonnaise > Miracle Whip?

It seems like most folks are very opinionated about this..

Me, I grew up with Miracle Whip in place of mayo, but I also like mayo...in fact, I actually prefer mayo for most things. <shrug>

Can you turn down a miracle whip and hard salami sandwich?

I grew up with miracle whip, but when making protein-salads, I use mayo and seasoning and some good mustard.

Miracle whip is my go to out of the bottle though.

 

[preCRT]

Does brand matter?

Must it be Hellmann's? Cains?

 

[QueBert]

actually an opened jar of it doesn't even need to be refrigerated.

 

[BoomerD]

Does brand matter?

Must it be Hellmann's? Cains?

No Hellman's here...Best Foods. (same company, different names for same product) <shrug>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellmann's_and_Best_Foods

And yes, brand matters somewhat. For our household, either Kraft or Best Foods. None of the "generic" or store brands will do.

 

[paperfist]

Mayo is gross and I hate fat people that put mayo on their god damn Italian subs along with oil and vinegar.

mmm that's delish!

Europeans are the only one's I've seen that like to put mayo on french fries, something that utterly disgusts me. I use it on other things but not fried potatoes.

Don't know what your missing. The mayo/ketchup combo on fries is even better. Yum, yum!