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12Instagram features a 15-second video of hands-on homemade mayonnaise creation using an immersion blender, starting with oil and an egg yolk that emulsifies into a creamy texture, surprising viewers with the revelation that mayo is mostly oil.
Mayonnaise is indeed predominantly oil, with U.S. FDA regulations requiring at least 65% vegetable oil by weight, alongside about 6-8% egg yolk, 7-8% water, and minor additions like vinegar for acidity, as confirmed by food science formulations.
The thread sparks 564 replies mixing education (e.g., label checks showing 11g fat per 14g serving), health warnings on overconsumption, humorous comparisons like "most coffee is water," and suggestions for olive oil swaps to improve nutrition.
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