What is the dispersing medium of mayonnaise?
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Answer: the major component in mayonnaise (oil) is forced to be fine droplets to disperse throughout the lesser amount of continuous aqueous phase (dispersed medium). Mayonnaise is known as an oil-in-water (o/w) emulsion.
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- As we know that colloidal particles are dispersed in the medium, which is known as dispersing medium.
- We know that a colloid is a heterogeneous mixture.
- Mayonnaise is an example of a colloid emulsion. it is made up of vinegar and oil.
- As we know oil does not mix with vinegar, it forms two separated layers.
- In mayonnaise, egg yolk is also used. it acts as an emulsifying agent.
- The egg yolk can interact with oil as well as vinegar. it can maintain the stability of the mixture.
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