miracle whip

Question
Hi,
    My name is Val and I have one question for you:  What is in Miracle Whip or any other mayo that makes it SO BAD for you.  I have heard from a couple different sources that it is just garbage and you should never eat it.  What do you think?
           Looking forward to your response,
                                           Val

Answer
Hello Val!

Thank you for your nutrition question. We should be very moderate in use of mayonnaise.  There are 100 calories in 1 tablespoon. It is very high in calories because it contains a large amount of eggs and oil. It is made by combining lemon juice or vinegar with egg yolks. Eggs (containing the emulsifier lecithin) bind the ingredients together and prevent separation. Then, oil is added drop by drop as the mixture is rapidly whisked. Adding oil too quickly (or insufficient, rapid whisking) will keep the two liquids from combining (emulsifying). But, as the sauce begins to thicken, oil can be added more rapidly.

Hope this helps. For more answers to your nutrition questions check out "Ask the Nutritionists" available at your favorite bookstore.

-George Rapitis, Bsc, Nutritionist  

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