On Aug 22, 12:34*pm, "Daniel W. Rouse Jr."
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> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
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> > On Sat 21 Aug 2010 09:07:37p, Daniel W. Rouse Jr. told us...
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> >>> Seriously, why is it necessary to throw out homemade mayonnaise
> >>> after three or four days. *I usually make my own. *In the summer
> >>> I add basil, tarragon or whatever herbs I grow. *I do use an egg,
> >>> but keep my eggs in the fridge for up to a month and I haven't
> >>> ever got sick from them.. *I guess Hellmans/Miracle Whip has
> >>> additives that keep theirs safe forever. *Always feel kind of
> >>> tentative though when I take my mayo out on the fifth or so day.
> >>> e.
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> >> Miracle Whip lists as one of the ingredients in its ingredients
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> >> Potassium Sorbate as a Preservative.
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> >> Product referenced: Miracle Whip UPC code 0 21000 02675 3
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> > Miracle Whip is not mayonnaise.
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> Though the subject said "mayo" note the reference to "Hellmans/Miracle Whip"
> in the original post. I just gave a straight answer to the implied
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Thank you..............e.