How to find out if the mayonnaise has gone bad? The main signs

Mayonnaise is one of the favorite products of the Russian people, which is added to a huge number of dishes: from appetizers and sandwiches to salads and meat. However, we should not forget that this sauce is perishable, especially when combined with other products.

Signs of spoiled mayonnaise

The main signs that the sauce can no longer be eaten are mold formation, peeling of the product, color changes, sour smell, bitter taste and the presence of air bubbles inside the mass. Particularly noticeable is the formation of a yellow hue and change in consistency in mayonnaise with the addition of egg yolk.

What happens if you eat a tainted product

Using in food the missing mayonnaise in pure form or dishes with its use, can cause serious food poisoning. Especially dangerous are layered salads with the addition of this nourishing and fatty sauce in the summer.

What you can make with expired mayonnaise

If the mayonnaise has gone bad, but you can't throw it away, hostesses use the sauce by adding it to the following dishes:

• quick potato and flour pies;
• cookies and cookies;
• pancakes.

Shelf life and conditions

The shelf life of mayonnaise depends on the correctness in its storage conditions. The exception is the sauce, prepared by own hands - it should be used within 4 days. One of the main requirements in the storage of open sauce is the tightness of the package, so you need to close the lid of the product tightly.

In the refrigerator.

If mayonnaise contains no preservatives, it can be stored in cool refrigerator conditions for up to 45 days. The higher the temperature, the less chance the sauce will not spoil in that time frame.

At room temperature

It is recommended to store opened mayonnaise exclusively in the refrigerator, but sometimes unforeseen circumstances arise, and the sauce is stored at room temperature. Many argue that if you forget mayonnaise on the table overnight, it will not go bad, but in any case, it is better to reinsure and check - whether it has not stratified, and whether there was a sour smell.

Can I freeze it?

Mayonnaise, like many other sour cream sauces, breaks down when exposed to low temperatures. When defrosted, it curdles and becomes unfit for consumption.

How long do salads with mayonnaise keep?

According to Rospotrebnadzor, the maximum time period for eating mayonnaise salads is 12 hours.