Pasteurized eggs in homemade mayo?

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If you are using pasteurized eggs or pasteurized egg yolks when making mayonnaise is it still necessary to leave the mayo out at room temperature for the recommended 24, or more, hours?



Best Answer

The main rationale for the "room temperature rest" for homemade mayo is to kill off potential Salmonella in eggs. Most other ingredients in mayo recipes should not be contaminated with bacteria, so I can't imagine any benefit from the room temperature rest when using pasteurized eggs.

In fact, given that mayo will degrade faster at room temperature (in terms of flavor and quality), it would keep the mayo fresher for longer if you refrigerate immediately.




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Can mayonnaise be made with pasteurized eggs?

The United States Department of Agriculture does not recommend eating raw shell eggs that are not cooked or undercooked due to the possibility that Salmonella bacteria may be present. However, homemade mayonnaise can be safely made if raw, in-shell pasteurized eggs or pasteurized egg products are used.

How do you sterilize eggs for mayonnaise?

Pasteurization is a process where food is heated to 140\xb0F, killing harmful bacteria. Egg yolks would normally start to cook at 140\xb0F, but you can use a microwave to pasteurize egg yolks without cooking them, so they can safely be used in mayonnaise and other preparations requiring raw egg yolks.

How long does homemade mayo last with pasteurized eggs?

Our pasteurized eggs will prevent bacteria from the egg compromising homemade mayonnaise and should allow you to enjoy this for one to two weeks if stored properly in the fridge. Because it is homemade it does have a limited shelf life and will not last as long as store bought mayonnaise that contains preservatives.

Which mayo uses pasteurized eggs?

Commercial mayonnaise available on the non-refrigerated shelves in supermarkets is made of pasteurized eggs and is safe for consumption. Brands such as Hellmann's and Heinz are popular varieties of mayonnaise that are safe to eat (3).



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