Hi vthere - I am asking on behalf of my friend who is 2 months pregnant. Can someone clairfy if you can eat mayonnaise while you are pregnant? Thanks x
Shop bought should be OK as its apparently made with pasteurised eggs,Home-made should be avoided as its made from raw eggs.Check the ingredients on the shop bought though.Best to watch in restaurants etc cos theirs could be home-made.
Mayonnaise is made with raw egg yolks and a pregnant lady should not have raw eggs. The very slight risk of salmonella to all of us would be higher for her.
Drisgirl is correct. As long as its pasteurised you'll be OK. So shop-bought is OK but home-made isn't. Importantly, unless you bought the jar yourself, always assume it's home-made.