Mayonnaise is one of the most popular sauces in the world. It is used in fashionable restaurants, fast food eateries, and at home. Mayonnaise adds a spicy flavor to the dish, making it richer and more nutritious. However, not every tasty product has a positive effect on the body.
The classic composition of mayonnaise is very simple. To prepare it, you only need egg yolks, lemon juice, vegetable oil and a little vinegar. Sometimes mustard is added to make the sauce more interesting. This is the kind of product that is prepared at home and in some high-end restaurants.
The harmful effect of this mayonnaise lies mainly in its high calorie content and fat content, which, if the correct recipe is followed, should be at least 80%. Therefore, supporters of a healthy diet do not recommend using sauce for people who want to lose weight.
An important point is the combination of mayonnaise with other products. Using a sauce with high-calorie and carbohydrate foods is very dangerous for both health and body shape.
Both homemade and store mayonnaise are also foods that increase blood cholesterol levels. It leads to heart disease and vascular blockage through the formation of plaque. Careful dietary control and the use of mayonnaise only in very rare cases will help to avoid negative consequences.
The composition of store-quality mayonnaise differs significantly from homemade sauces. The latter are suitable for human consumption only for several hours after creation. Industrial manufacturers use a variety of additives to increase shelf life and improve product taste. Also, often, in order to reduce the cost of manufacturing, artificial ingredients take the place of natural ingredients.
Most often, vegetable oil and yolks are subject to replacement. This is especially true for "low-calorie" mayonnaise. Instead of oil, a mixture of gelatin, starch and emulsifiers is used, instead of fresh yolks, a powder is used.
Replacing natural ingredients with artificial ones has a harmful effect on the body. Chemically created and modified ingredients contribute to rapid weight gain, digestive disorders, and shortness of breath. Also, a sauce with such a composition negatively affects the general condition of the body, contributes to a decrease in performance and a deterioration in the condition of the skin. And regular consumption of mayonnaise off the shelf will lead to the accumulation of harmful substances and obesity of internal organs. Especially in this case, the liver suffers.
Various taste stabilizers can also be found in many mayonnaises. The most common of them are E-302, E-440, E-301 and E-441. These substances, contained in a tasty product, can gradually lead to the destruction of tooth enamel and the occurrence of dental problems. They also have a bad effect on the intestines, stomach and pancreas.
The additive E-951, which acts as a sweetener, remains not fully understood. Today it is known that during heat treatment, the substance decomposes into dangerous toxic microelements. That is why some experts do not recommend using mayonnaise when baking food or in combination with hot dishes.
