The farming simulation game Stardew Valley allows players to fully experience the charm of country life. Players can cultivate their own crops, build relationships with the friendly townsfolk of Pelican Town, and create the perfect virtual homestead. Stardew Valley stays true to reality in many aspects, including the ability to craft Mayonnaise using eggs.
Mayonnaise is classified as an Artisan Good in Stardew Valley. Like other Artisan products, Mayonnaise can significantly boost the player’s income. This guide covers everything players need to know about crafting this delicious condiment from scratch and maximizing their profits in the game.
How to Make Mayonnaise in Stardew Valley
Eggs are the key ingredient used when making Mayonnaise. Players can obtain eggs by keeping Chickens on the farm. Well-fed adult chickens lay eggs every day. Chickens are available for purchase at Marnie’s Ranch for 800 gold. They can also be hatched by placing an Egg inside an Incubator.
Players need to build a Coop on their farm before they can purchase Chickens.
To make Mayonnaise from scratch, players need to craft a Mayonnaise Machine. It is an Artisan equipment that takes eggs and turns them into various types of Mayonnaise. The crafting recipe for the Mayonnaise Machine is unlocked when players reach Farming Level 2. The materials required are.
- 15 pieces of Wood
- 15 Stone
- 1 Copper Bar
- 1 Earth Crystal
Once players have eggs and a Mayonnaise Machine, they simply need to place an egg inside the machine by clicking on it. It takes approximately 3 in-game hours for the machine to turn one egg into a jar of Mayonnaise.
Types of Mayonnaise in Stardew Valley
The type of Mayonnaise produced depends solely on the kind of egg used, which can range from Ostrich and Duck to even Dinosaur eggs. However, the quality of the egg used does not influence the quality of the Mayonnaise – except in the case of Ostrich eggs.
Players can make the following varieties of Mayonnaise in Stardew Valley:
| Ingredients | Mayonnaise | Quantity | Quality |
| 1 Egg (white or brown) | Mayonnaise | 1 Jar | Normal |
| 1 Large Egg (white or brown) | Mayonnaise | 1 Jar | Gold |
| 1 Golden Egg | Mayonnaise | 3 Jars | Gold |
| 1 Ostrich Egg | Mayonnaise | 10 Jars | Silver/Gold/Iridium (depending on the egg used) |
| 1 Duck Egg | Duck Mayonnaise | 1 Jar | Normal |
| 1 Void Egg | Void Mayonnaise | 1 Jar | Normal |
| 1 Dinosaur Egg | Dinosaur Mayonnaise | 1 Jar | Normal |
Silver or _ridium-quality Ostrich Eggs are the only way players can get Silver or Iridium-quality Mayonnaise.
Selling Prices of Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise production can be a profitable venture for players who are just starting out, especially if they have a Coop with happy and well-fed chickens producing eggs daily. Processing these eggs into mayonnaise can significantly increase their value. A player’s in-game farming Profession affects the selling price of Mayonnaise too.
To maximize profits from Artisan Goods, such as Mayonnaise, players should opt for the Artisan Profession .
Mayonnaise Quality | Base Sell Price | Price with Rancher Profession (+20%) | Price with Artisan Profession (+40%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 190 g | 228 g | 266 g |
Silver | 237 g | 284 g | 331 g |
Gold | 285 g | 342 g | 399 g |
Iridium | 380 g | 456 g | 532 g |
Mayonnaise made from Duck Eggs, Void Eggs, and Dinosaur Eggs is sold at a higher price compared to Mayonnaise prepared from chicken and/or ostrich eggs. Duck Mayonnaise has a base selling price of 375 g, Void Mayonnaise sells for 275 g and Dinosaur Mayonnaise has the highest sell price of 800 g.
Uses of Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is a versatile item with several uses in Stardew Valley. Most of the villagers like receiving a jar of Mayonnaise as a gift – except for Caroline, Jas, Sam, Sebastian, and Vincent. Apart from this, Mayonnaise can be used in the following ways:
Cooking Recipes
Unfortunately, Mayonnaise itself is inedible in the game, except for Void Mayonnaise – which drops energy by 75 points when consumed. However, Mayonnaise is used as a main ingredient in a couple of recipes.
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is a classic salad dish – it’s light, fresh, and super healthy. The recipe for Coleslaw is shared in an episode of “The Queen of Sauce” cooking show aired on Spring 14,Year 1. The ingredients required are 1 Mayonnaise, 1 Red Cabbage, and 1 Vinegar.
Fish Taco
Fish Tacos bring a taste of the sea to the farm life. The recipe for these deliciously smelling tacos is shared in the Mail by Linus when players reach a seven-heart friendship with him. The ingredients required are 1 Mayonnaise, 1 Tuna, 1 Tortilla, and 1 Red Cabbage.
Quests
Mayonnaise may be requested in the following Fish Pond Quests.
- Blobfish – 1 jar of Mayonnaise is required to increase the pond capacity of a Blobfish Fish Pond from 3 to 5.
- Catfish – 1 jar of Mayonnaise is required to increase the pond capacity of a Catfish Fish Pond from 7 to 10.
- Spook Fish – 1 jar of Mayonnaise is required to increase the pond capacity of a Spookfish Fish Pond from 7 to 10.
Tailoring
Mayonnaise serves as a white dyewhen used in a Sewing Machine along with a Cloth. Doing so creates a wearable Light Blue Shirt.
Stardew Valley is available now for Android, iOS, PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
