Can i eat heinz mayonnaise when pregnant

"Freshly made Bearnaise, Hollandaise and tartare sauces can also contain raw egg, so be careful with these too,” warns nutritionist Dr Rana Conway. “You're most likely to come across them in a farm shop or a fancy restaurant, particularly if you are abroad.

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So it is always worth asking if mayonnaise or other sauces are made with unpasteurised egg."

When you are buying mayonnaise to eat during pregnancy, choose the varieties that are in a jar in the non-refrigerated aisle of the supermarket, becase they would have been made with pasteurised (heat-treated) eggs.

These include brands like Hellmann’s and Heinz and stores own brands.

Be careful with mayonnaise and sauces that have been homemade, or that are sold as fresh from delis, restaurants or food markets. If you are in the least bit unsure then it's safest to avoid.

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