Can you make an egg-free mayonnaise?

Yes, you can — and the result can be just as stable, creamy and versatile as a traditional mayonnaise. The key lies in replacing the technical function of egg — its emulsifying capacity — with a system of 100% plant-based ingredients capable of binding water and oil with the same efficiency.

This recipe for “classic” flavour vegan egg-free mayonnaise is built around Promayo, a powdered mix that combines starch fibre (alpha-cyclodextrin), potato protein and corn starch. Three plant-based ingredients that reproduce the emulsifying behaviour of the yolk and bring body, stability and creaminess without any egg, dairy, gluten or soy.

It is a neutral base, ready to be customised with the oil, acid and aromatics that each preparation calls for.

Why make it with a plant-based ingredient?

Making an egg-free mayonnaise using a plant-based ingredient offers clear advantages in professional kitchens:

• No food safety risk: simplifies temperature control for service, delivery and catering.
• Suitable for vegan and plant-based diets: broadens the potential audience without duplicating preparations.
• Free from major allergens: egg-, dairy-, gluten- and soy-free.
• Clean label: no additives, with a short, recognisable ingredient list.
• Stability and extended shelf life: the emulsion remains firm and homogeneous.

Variations based on the base recipe

The neutrality of mayonnaise made with Promayo opens up a range of creative possibilities that we have compiled in our complete recipe book: from an extra virgin olive oil mayonnaise with a Mediterranean profile, a truffle mayonnaise for fine-dining finishes or a characterful smoked paprika mayonnaise, to an egg-free aioli made with confit garlic, a citrus mayonnaise with fresh notes or herb mayonnaises infused with basil, coriander or dill.

Each recipe includes dosages, process and suggested applications so you can take them straight onto the menu. Download the complete Promayo recipe book and discover the full potential of 100% plant-based mayonnaise-style textures in your kitchen.