<Lecture Report> 78th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Home Economics – Luncheon Seminar: The Blissful Marriage – The World Woven by Potatoes and Mayonnaise
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Kenko Mayonnaise Co., Ltd. held a luncheon seminar titled 'The Blissful Marriage – The World Woven by Potatoes and Mayonnaise' on May 24 at the 78th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Home Economics. The seminar covered the history and technological evolution of mayonnaise, differences in separation characteristics based on mixing methods, and included product tastings. Fifty participants attended and engaged with serious, thoughtful questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who hosted this seminar?
A: Hosted by Kenko Mayonnaise Co., Ltd. as a luncheon seminar at the 78th Japan Society of Home Economics conference.
Q: How has mayonnaise manufacturing technology evolved?
A: From handmade in Meiji era to mechanized production after 1955 with emulsifiers, enabling finer particles and less separation.
Q: Why did old potato salads use sliced potatoes?
A: Experiments showed mashed potatoes separate easily, while sliced ones resist separation—likely why old recipes preferred slices.