He is the queen of the sandwiches, the faithful companion of chips and sandwiches. But is the mayonnaise really just an innocent sauce? Nutritionist Angy Bro analyzes the ingredients and reveals because, used every day, it can turn into a health problem.
The ingredients: more than you think
On paper, the mayonnaise is simple: egg, oil and acid (lemon or vinegar). But the industrial one is completely another story.
In the label we find: 70% of sunflower oil
It is one of the worst oils for health, due to the high content of omega-6 pro-inflammatory fats warns Dr. Angy.
Sunflower oil: the real critical point
It is not a problem if you use it every now and then, but 70% of a jar of mayonnaise is seed oil. If you consume it often, you are full of oxidized industrial fats explains the nutritionist.
Sunflower oil, especially if refined and subjected to high temperatures, can favor chronic inflammation and oxidative stress.
Additives and aromas
The presence of modified starch, Xantan rubber and aromas serves to give consistency, stability and a uniform taste. But he removes industrial mayonnaise from his original recipe.
Here we are not talking about home cuisine-says Angy-but about an ultra-processed product.
Habitual consumption can damage health
Eating mayonnaise every day is not an innocent sin of throat. According to Angy Bro, it can lead to:
The truth? It is not just egg and oil
The mayonnaise is good, of course, but the industrial one is a mixture of refined fats, additives and aromas that, in large quantities, are not good.
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