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Originally Posted by Mapiva  Can I use grapeseed oil or safflower oil? |
Taste the oil before using. The mayo will taste like whatever oil you use. Unsurprising since it's about 3/4 oil. Safflower oil has very little taste, grapeseed more, rapeseed (canola) practically none. Safflower has a very light texture. If you're looking for a silky-velvety mayonnaise, safflower won't be much help. Corn oil is fairly neutral and good for mixing with stronger flavored oils like EVOO or walnut for instance. Sesame oil is extremely strong, and should be used by the tsp only for flavoring.
As a general rule: If you know your ingredients, you have a pretty good idea of how any given oil will affect the mayonnaise. Map -- this goes double for you, because you have a very good palate and do know your ingredients.
BDL