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lunatika

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on: Aug 19, 2018
What causes the mayonnaise to thicken?

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What is the role of the egg yolk in mayonnaise?


meryzewe

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Reply #1 on: Aug 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The formation of an emulsion by decreasing surface tension of the liquids; the non-polar end dissolves in the lipid phase, and the polar end dissolves in the water phase of the emulsion.

Answer to Question 2

Egg yolks contain lecithin, which is an emulsifier that keeps the oil dispersed in the liquid in mayonnaise.


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