Is mayo gluten free?

The core ingredients of mayonnaise are eggs, oil, vinegar and/or lemon juice, plus some form of seasoning. To make it, you first emulsify the eggs and oil together and then add acid in the form of vinegar and/or lemon juice. Seasonings can include salt, pepper, sugar, mustard, mustard seed and celery seed. It’s best to use a mild-flavoured oil such as sunflower, because stronger-tasting oils like olive oil can overwhelm the flavour. Also avoid using malt vinegar, which may not be gluten free.

If you want to ensure your mayo is always gluten free, make it yourself at home! Try our brilliant gluten-free mayonnaise recipe.

Ingredients
1 egg
1 tbsp vinegar
1/4 tsp salt
240ml oil – a mild-tasting variety such as sunflower is best
1 tsp lemon juice
Seasoning – pepper, sugar, mustard, mustard seed, celery seed are all good choices

Method

• Crack the egg into a food processor and mix for 30 seconds.
• Add the vinegar and salt and blend for another 30 seconds.
• Keep blending and start adding the oil a few drops at a time. It’s important not to add the oil too fast so it thickens properly.
• Once the mixture has thickened, stir in the lemon juice and seasoning. You’re done!

Your mayonnaise should keep for up to two weeks sealed in an airtight container in the fridge.

Onion rings with chilli mayonnaise

Some mayonnaise boosted with a bit of chilli sauce is the perfect accompaniment to our crispy gluten-free onion rings made with Schär Mix Bread and Paniermehl Breadcrumbs.

Shrimp toast

A Nordic classic made gluten free. To make these shrimp toasts, take slices of our Pane Casereccio, smother in creamy mayo, and top with succulent prawns and slices of boiled egg. Divine.

Hot dogs

Mayonnaise is a natural partner to this American classic. Follow our instructions to make your own gluten-free hot dog buns, then load them up with Frankfurters, fried onions and lashings of your home-made mayo.