Sauce & Condiment

Mayonnaise

About This Entry

Mayonnaise is a stable emulsion of egg yolk and oil, mild and creamy on its own but the base from which aioli, tartar sauce, and countless other sauces are built — that creaminess pairs with Albariño.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

Common Culinary Uses

At a Glance

Group

Mother Sauces

Classification

Sauces & Condiments

Usage intensity

primary

Scientific name

Multiple sources

Scientific Classification

Display name
Mayonnaise
Classification
Sauces & Condiments
Group
Mother Sauces
Scientific name
Multiple sources

Taxonomy

Usage intensity
primary

Pairing guidance is based on general culinary principles and may vary by preparation and preference.