What Is Mayonnaise, and Where Does It Come From?
Simply put, mayonnaise is a thick emulsion of oil, egg, and an acid such as vinegar or lemon juice. As ubiquitous as ketchup or mustard, it’s among the most common condiments in America today, found in refrigerator jars, tabletop squeeze bottles, and squishy little packets at the drive-through.
The history of mayonnaise is murky at best. The word, French in origin (like many culinary terms that may or may not have actual roots in France), began to appear in English cookbooks in the early 19th century, though mayonnaise itself is almost certainly
