Laceyx3 Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Hi guys! Day one'er here with a newbie question... Is there risk of getting sick when making homemade mayo? I've never done it before but I thought it was risky to eat raw eggs? I can try and get the highest quality/organic available, but i live in a small town and honestly don't want to spend $5 on eggs. OH also, on a unrelated topic, I feel like CRAP after day one! Headache, fatigue, and hungry. Am I alone here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsRobinson Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 You might want to consider getting the good eggs for making things like mayo, and what you can normally afford for day to day use. I know an awful lot of people who make their own mayo with no issues. My family has eaten real Caesar salad for a long time with no issues too, even with regular store eggs, so I wouldn't worry. The crap feeling doesn't last. Don't worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vian Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Only 1 in 30,000 eggs has salmonella from factory farmed eggs. Salmonella contaminated eggs only come from sick chickens. If you get your eggs from healthy chickens, there shouldn't be any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpinSpin Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Plus the acid in the vinegar and or lemon juice helps take care of any bacteria, and kinda 'cooks' the eggs--think ceviche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Maryann Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 SpinSpin is correct. Every organism on earth exists within a narrow pH range. Adding ACV or lemon juice to the egg changes the pH enough to make it inhospitable to bacteria. Of course, over time the bacteria learns to adapt, which is why I don't keep mayo more than a couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuubou Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Also, the date on the egg carton is your best-used by date. As long as your eggs haven't been sitting out for too long any where, you will probably be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delaine Ross Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 You shouldn't have a problem with high quality raw eggs unless you have a compromised immune system (and it isn't recommended for infants and the elderly.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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