Tree360 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I have been making the Basic Mayonnaise recipe for several months now. I tried making it the other day and it would not emulsify. Has any body else had this problem and what causes it. All my ingredients were at room temp. Is it the freshness of the eggs? or The olive oil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SugarcubeOD Posted March 8, 2017 Moderators Share Posted March 8, 2017 Google 'whole30 mayo fail' and you'll get tons of results with tips and tricks to help try and save your mayo or if it can't be saved, ideas for what to use it with...there should also be discussion around why it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree360 Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Thank you! That has helped/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LookyLoo Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I'm sure you've found some great tips already, but if not: I had the same problem and I just added another room-temperature egg and it tightened right up. Downside, the end result was very. . . eggy. . .in taste, but would be fine with some additional seasoning, like in the buffalo or ranch recipes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BajaChick Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I have been making mayo since day one (on day 18 now) and haven't had any issues. BUT today I can't make it emulsify! I had room temp eggs and lemon juice, and it wouldn't emulsify on the first step. I tried it again, and again, and still have not had a successful batch, just poured about 1 cup of olive oil and 4 eggs down the drain. Super bummed because I use this - A LOT. Don't know whether to go buy different eggs or just give up for the day, waiting for another day when the mayo gods are smiling. Frustrating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellmaestra Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 It's happened to me a couple times, with no particular reason that I could find! Most of the time it works perfectly, but there must be something in the air once in awhile. I was going to suggest calling the Mayo Clinic, but I won't... :-) Stephanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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