Is homemade mayonnaise safe? - Ask Extension
Is it sae to eat homemade mayonnaise, which is made with raw egg yolks? If so, how long does it last in the refrigerator?
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Is homemade mayonnaise safe? #824936
Asked April 09, 2023, 5:43 PM EDT
Is it sae to eat homemade mayonnaise, which is made with raw egg yolks? If so, how long does it last in the refrigerator?
Montgomery County Maryland
Expert Response
Hi and thank you for your question.
Typically homemade mayonnaise is considered unsafe. The concern is with the raw (unpasteurized egg). I'd be hesitant to give any homemade mayo with pasteurized eggs to young children, older adults, pregnant people, and the immunocompromised, due to weakened immune systems.
In general regardless of the mayo, you would want to keep leftovers in your fridge for 3-4 days at a temperature in your refrigerator of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.
