Unlike walnuts and pecans, peanuts are grown beneath the soil. And for this reason, they are prone to infections, especially aflatoxins. Aflatoxins are produced by the soil-dwelling fungi (mold) Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus. In peanuts and other nuts and grains, it is the most important of the mycotoxins from a human health perspective.
Acrylamide only forms during roasting of coffee beans. Studies have revealed that acrylamide forms in brewed coffee, coffee substitutes, and instant coffee.
Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world. In fact, a pound of it can fetch for $1500 to $2500. Its low availability and the tedious work required are one of the reasons for it. But what does saffron taste like? Is it worth the cost?
While baking soda and powder are in the same category of chemical leaveners, their chemical make up is different. This is why it is not appropriate to replace baking soda with baking powder of the same amount or vice versa.
Vanilla is one of the most popular flavorings in the world. Its extract is used in food, beverages, pharmaceutical, and perfumes. Vanilla flavoring is obtained from the beans of the vanilla orchid (Vanilla planifolia). Vanilla is particularly popular in beverages, desserts, ice cream, dairy products, pastries, confectionery, and chocolates. In culinary applications, it can be added by adding vanilla extract or vanilla beans to a liquid preparation.
If you examine closely a whole chicken meat, the different parts can be distinguished by their color; there is white and dark meat. White chicken meat includes the wings, back, and breast, whereas the dark chicken meat includes the thigh and drumstick. But what are the differences between them? In this post, we’ll discuss the differences between white and dark chicken meat in terms of composition (color), nutrition, and taste.
Kimchi can have a very strong flavor that is both spicy and sour, depending on how it is made. But it is more than that. There are a lot of ingredients that may be included in the dish actually, and some of them give that familiar umami taste that balances the sourness and pungency
There are a few widely used substitutes for xanthan gum, and you can typically find them at most grocery store. These xanthan gum substitutes include locust bean gum, guar gum, gelatin, gum arabic, carrageenan, agar, cornstarch, and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose. Like xanthan gum, they have various applications in food.
How long does orange juice last? Does an unopened juice in paper carton (tetra) last longer in the refrigerator? How about that made from freshly squeezed orange? This guide explains how long you can keep orange juice before it goes bad, whether it’s fresh-squeezed, from a carton, or opened but unfinished.
Cinnamon is one of the most popular herbs or spices in the world. It is frequently used in the preparation of both savory and sweet dishes, drinks, candies, and toast. It has been valued throughout history, both in cooking and in religious rituals and medicine. This formerly mystifying plant part has been revealed by science to be a carrier of chemicals known as flavor (or aroma) compounds. Here is how it is grown.