Rennin aids the digestion of milk proteins. Mucus secreted by the gastric glands helps protect the stomach lining from the action of gastric juice. Gastric secretion is stimulated by a number of hormones and chemical substances, by the presence of food in the stomach, and by a number of psychological factors, such as the smell of a favorite food.
Delicious Egg Salad for Sandwiches - Ingredients. 1  8 eggs. 2  1/2 cup mayonnaise. 3  1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard. 4  1/4 cup chopped green onion. 5  salt and pepper to taste. 6  1/4 teaspoon paprika.
Using 1/4 teaspoon salt in a homemade recipe, along with mayonnaise that also contains sodium, will bring egg salad's sodium content to about 330 milligrams per 1/2-cup serving. Commercially available brands range from 550 to almost 1,000 milligrams per 1/2-cup serving, or nearly 2/3 of your daily recommended limit.