How long does mayo keep in fridge?

recovering_spendaholic

I was in costco a couple of weeks ago and bought two enormous jars of Hellmann's light mayonnaise. I opened one jar and have been keeping it in the fridge but it has gone quite yellow looking and there is some "juice" stuff on the top of it. Should I sling it and how long should it keep for once opened?

Penny-Pincher!!

Hiya

Have just checked a jar I have in the fridge and it says to consume within 4 weeks of opening.

HTH

PP
xx

larmy16

Well I am just eating a salmon and mayo sarnie (Morrisons bettabuy mayo -45p) - it has been in my fridge for so long I cannot remember when I bought it (originally bought as I read you could condition your hair with it).

It tastes fine, but if it makes me ill, will let you know!!

mattogier

Is that Simon Mayo - the DJ?

If he's got yellow stuff oozing from him I'd bin him - DJ's are 10 a penny - not worth risking your life over him.

(Worth checking your fridge temp too!)

Matt

tawnyowls

recovering_spendaholic wrote:

I was in costco a couple of weeks ago and bought two enormous jars of Hellmann's light mayonnaise. I opened one jar and have been keeping it in the fridge but it has gone quite yellow looking and there is some "juice" stuff on the top of it. Should I sling it and how long should it keep for once opened?

Could have gone off - does it smell off (sort of oily musty smell)? I found that happened with a jar of Hellmann's too; made me wonder if it's something specific to catering jars of stuff - I never find that with normal jars.

cheekymole

I buy the squeezy tubes which I find keep longer

newleaf

I made some mayo from egg yolks and olive oil, with some garlic, mustard and vinegar, about a fortnight ago. I'm a bit concerned about it really, raw eggs and all that, but I can't bear to chuck it out yet. OH won't touch it, probably very sensibly, but it tastes very good!

nearlyrich

I use Light or Extra Light and it's never gone yellow, sometimes I keep it for a few weeks and sometimes for months, sounds suspect to me too.

lilac_lady

Sometimes it's better to buy smaller jars of stuff like mayo and sauces because they can go off and then you've wasted your money. If I can't freeze something I buy a small version.