Can i eat mayonnaise during pregnancy?
My mother-in-law told me to avoid mayonnaise because of raw eggs when I'm pregnant. Is this really something I need to be careful about?
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6 months ago
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Yes, standard store-bought mayonnaise is perfectly fine as it uses pasteurised ingredients. Just make sure to store it properly in the fridge after opening.
8 months ago
I totally get it, those burger and sandwich cravings during pregnancy are so real! Commercial mayo is safe, but please avoid homemade ones at restaurants since they might contain raw, unpasteurised eggs.
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8 months ago
If you are worried about raw eggs, you can easily find eggless vegetarian mayonnaise in Indian markets. It's much safer to consume during pregnancy, though you should still watch the fat content.
6 months ago
My family advised avoiding foreign sauces altogether, but our gynaecologist confirmed that branded, pasteurised mayonnaise is completely safe. We trusted her advice and had no issues. Just verify with your doctor too.
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At Apollo, our doctor specifically told us to check the label for 'pasteurised' on any food item. To avoid any risk of food poisoning, ask your doctor clearly during your next checkup about what brands to buy.