Kewpie Mayonnaise 450g

A.Kewpie mayo is Japan's best-known mayonnaise, a Japanese mayo, and it tastes noticeably different from typical Western mayonnaise. The main reason is that Kewpie mayonnaise is made with egg yolks only, rather than whole eggs, which gives it a richer, creamier texture and a deeper yellow colour; this 450g bottle contains the equivalent of around 3.6 egg yolks. It is also seasoned with rice vinegar and a small amount of MSG, a flavour enhancer, which give it its signature tangy, savoury, umami taste. Together these make it fuller and more savoury than a standard mayonnaise, and a little goes a long way. It is lovely as an everyday mayonnaise, in sandwiches, salads and dips, and in Japanese dishes such as okonomiyaki, takoyaki, katsu and karaage. The squeeze bottle also makes it easy to control how much you add. Note that this standard 450g version is not gluten-free, as its grain vinegar is made with barley malt, and it contains egg, mustard and soya, so always check the allergen information before use. Refrigerate after opening and use within the period stated on the label. If you need a gluten-free or MSG-free option, choose the dedicated Kewpie No MSG / Gluten Free 355ml version instead.

A.Use it anywhere you would use mayonnaise, plus Japanese dishes. Common Kewpie mayo uses include spreading it in sandwiches and wraps, stirring it through potato or pasta salad, or using it as a dip for chips, prawns and vegetables. In Japanese cooking it is drizzled over okonomiyaki and takoyaki, added to sushi rolls, and served with katsu and karaage. For a quick kewpie mayo recipe, mix it with sriracha or chilli sauce to make a spicy mayo for sushi, rice bowls and burgers, or whisk it with soy sauce and rice vinegar for a fast dressing. It also works as a coating to keep grilled or roasted vegetables moist, and as a binder for fishcakes and croquettes. Because the flavour is rich, a small amount goes a long way, and the squeeze bottle makes it easy to control the quantity. This is the standard 450g version, which contains a flavour enhancer, MSG, and is not gluten-free. It contains egg, mustard and soya, so check the allergen information before serving. Refrigerate after opening and use as directed on the label.

A.No, this 450g version is not gluten-free. To answer the common question, is Kewpie mayo gluten free, the standard 450g bottle is not suitable for a strict gluten-free diet, because its grain vinegar is made with barley malt, a source of gluten. The main kewpie mayo ingredients are vegetable oil (rapeseed and soybean), egg yolk, grain vinegar, water, salt, a little mustard and a flavour enhancer (E621, i.e. MSG). If you need to avoid gluten or MSG, choose the dedicated alternative, Kewpie Mayonnaise No MSG / Gluten Free 355ml, which is made to a different recipe and is both gluten free and MSG-free: https://shop.yutaka.london/products/kewpie-mayonnaise-no-msg-gluten-free-355ml-1 Always read the full ingredients and allergen information on the label before use, as this product contains egg, mustard and soya. For everyday cooking where gluten and MSG are not a concern, the 450g version is a rich, versatile mayonnaise that suits a wide range of dishes. Refrigerate after opening and follow the storage guidance on the pack. If you are cooking for someone with coeliac disease, use the gluten-free 355ml version to be safe rather than this standard bottle, and double-check the label first.

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