Mayonnaise (/ˌmeɪəˈneɪz/, /ˈmeɪəneɪz/ or /ˈmæneɪz/, often abbreviated as mayo,[1]) is a thick, creamy sauce often used as a condiment. It is a stable emulsion of oil, egg yolks and either vinegar or lemon juice,[2] with many options for embellishment with other herbs and spices. Lecithin in the egg yolk is the emulsifier.[3] Mayonnaise varies in color, but is often white, cream, or pale yellow. I