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Mayonnaise

Low concern

Mayonnaise is a standardized food. High in calories from oil; egg is a major allergen requiring declaration.

Found in

3,846 products

What it is

Standardized emulsion of vegetable oil, egg yolk, and acidulant (vinegar/lemon juice).

Sandwich spread, salad dressing base, sauce ingredient.

Why it's flagged

egg allergen
high calorie/fat

What regulators actually say

"Mayonnaise is the emulsified semisolid food prepared from vegetable oil(s), one or more acidifying ingredients... and one or more egg yolk-containing ingredients."

21 CFR 169.140 — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Standardized food (21 CFR 169.140)

European Union — EFSA

Authorized traditional food

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