Food Lens Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Food Lens · Condiments
Mayonnaise
Creamy, tangy, rich, lightly sweet, and savory.
Lens analyzedMayonnaise is an emulsified sauce, usually oil, egg yolk, acid, and seasoning.
Where it comes from
Mayonnaise is an oil-and-egg emulsion that became a common sandwich, salad, dip, and sauce base in many modern kitchens.
Varieties — Regular, light, olive-oil style, avocado-oil style, Japanese mayo, and vegan mayo differ in flavor and ingredients.
It appears in deli salads, sandwiches, aioli-style dips, Filipino macaroni salad, deviled eggs, and burger sauces.
In a modern kitchen — Because mayo often contains egg, vegan or egg-free versions must be label-checked.
Buying it
Choose the style your household uses: classic, avocado-oil, vegan, or light. Check labels carefully for egg if allergies matter.
Storing it
Store unopened jars in the pantry if shelf-stable; refrigerate after opening and use clean utensils.
Keeps about 3 months in the fridge.
Out of mayonnaise? Good swaps
- Greek yogurt — Swap one-for-one in dressings and dips for a tangier, lighter result; whisk in a little oil for a richer mouthfeel.
- Sour cream — Use one-for-one in creamy salads and sauces; it is tangier and slightly looser, so adjust seasoning.
- Mashed avocado — Brings a creamy bind to sandwiches and salads with mild flavor; add lemon to brighten and keep it from browning.
General cooking guidance — always check the labels on the products you use. Listahan’s allergen checks run automatically when you plan a recipe in the app. Not medical advice.
Recipes that use mayonnaise
Common questions about mayonnaise
What can I use instead of mayonnaise?
Good swaps include Greek yogurt, Sour cream, Mashed avocado. Each behaves a little differently — see the swaps above for notes, and always check labels for allergens.
How do I store mayonnaise?
Store unopened jars in the pantry if shelf-stable; refrigerate after opening and use clean utensils. It keeps about 3 months in the fridge.
More condiments
See all
Make mayonnaise about your kitchen — with Listahan Pro
Everything above is free, forever. Pro adds the Household Lens — the same food, seen for your family:
-
Checked for each member
Flags mayonnaise per person against your household's allergies and school rules — not just a generic "contains" tag.
-
Pantry-aware
Knows whether you already have it, what is running low, and the best swap from what is in your kitchen tonight.
-
What it costs near you
A real price from the Presyo community index, so you can plan the budget — not guess.
-
Your household memory
Who likes it, plus your own private notes — brand, where you keep it, who skips it.
Allergen safety is always free — Pro adds the automation, never the safety.
Cook with mayonnaise — safely
Plan a recipe in Listahan and the household allergen check runs automatically — every plan, every swap, every lunchbox. Safety is never paywalled.