Processed food

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Mayonnaise

Processed food

Nutrients

Fat, Sodium, Vitamin E,K, Choline, Potassium, Selenium

Pregnancy

Mums to be, you can eat store bought mayonnaise as it will have been made with pasteurized egg. Avoid home made mayonnaise as they contain raw egg which may lead to Salmonella infection. Limit your intake of mayonnaise as its fat content is high.

Postpartum

Although new mums can eat foods with mayonnaise, do limit your intake as it is high in calories, fat, sodium and cholesterol. You can consider replacing mayonnaise with avocado which is better for you.

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding mothers, you can eat foods with mayonnaise, but do limit your intake as it is high in calories, fat, sodium and cholesterol. Avocado is a healthier option.

Baby

You can give your baby store bought mayonnaise as it uses pasteurized egg. Avoid giving baby home made mayonnaise which uses raw egg as it may contain harmful bacteria. Limit how much mayonnaise you give baby as it is high in fat.