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Why does mayonnaise separate?

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This is due to the imbalance of oil and water being mixed properly by emulsion or the fact it is not mixed before therefore is needed to be mixed, also due to it being runny from the water, you may add oil or simply shake it really well.

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It sounds like the emulsion broke. Perhaps the mayonnaise experienced extreme temperatures. Being frozen or heated could do it.

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it contains fat and oil

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