Paraffin wax is a chemical preservative that is used to make fruits, vegetables, and candy look shiny. It is also used to help slow down moisture loss and spoilage in these fruits and candy. Paraffin wax can be used in a number of applications from commercially produced products to homemade foods. A common use of …
Molasses is a by-product of sugar processing. It come from sugar cane or sugar beets when the sugar is refined. During sugar processing the juice that is squeezed from these plants is boiled to a syrupy mixture from which sugar crystals are extracted. The brown or black liquid that remains is called molasses. There are …
Lye water or Lihia sa tagalog is a type of food enhancer concentrate that is made from an alkaline strong liquid or a potassium carbonate solution. In some countries such as the Philippines, Lye water can be used in different recipes or Native Filipino Desserts such as Pichi-pichi, Kutchinta at Suman sa Lihiya. Lye water …
Ladyfingers are sweet sponge biscuits with the shape of an over-sized finger. Like a genoise sponge cake, ladyfingers are made without a leavening agent. They are made from whisked egg whites and the result is a light and airy biscuit that may be a little dry. Ladyfingers make a tasty snack that can be served …
A lot of baked recipes include alcohol or liqueur. One popular liqueur that is used in baking is kirsch formally known as kirshwasser. The cherry based brandy is derived from the bright coloured fruit. It is colourless and it lacks the sweetness that is associated with a lot of the other varieties. If you need …
Ketchup is one the most popular condiments used on hotdogs, French fries, as a base for dressings, in sauces, and sloppy joes to name few. It is a common ingredient that can be found in most of our fridges. However, there are unfortunate times when you run out of ketchup. The good news is that …
Light karo syrup is a clear-coloured syrup that is made by extracting sugar from corn-starch. This type of syrup often includes a little vanilla flavouring. Popularly known as corn syrup you will find the corn syrup listed as an ingredient in other recipes such as candy, caramel popcorn, frosting, and sweet sauces too. Karo syrup …
Kaffir lime leaves are an important ingredient in many Indian curries, Thai recipes as well as other Asian dishes. If you are preparing a meal that requires some kaffir lime leaves, then you may need to have a list of some of the best kaffir lime leaves alternatives. This is because it can be hard …
Juniper berries look very much like blueberries. However juniper berries and blueberries are not the same. Juniper berries got their name because of their culinary uses. A lot of European and Scandinavian cuisines add them in their meat dishes like game meat and also sauerkraut dishes. When you want to prepare a traditional European dish …
Jicama is a starchy root vegetable originally from Central America and Mexico where it is a staple. It grows like potatoes underground like a tuber. The vegetable is covered with a thin brown skin, with a short root attached to it. Inside it you will find a white flesh that looks like an apple or …