Xanthan gum is a well-known food additive that acts as a food thickener and stabiliser. This means xanthan gum helps to prevent ingredients from separating and it is popularly used in many gluten-free vegan dishes. Xanthan gum is made when sugar is fermented to form a broth like substance which is then solidified by adding …
If you love baking then you definitely know that food colouring works miracles in transforming the colour of the dough or cake mixture. This is important since most people eat with their eyes first so they would definitely want to eat something that is appealing. Food colouring also known as a colour additive is a …
Wheat Starch is a very important ingredient in the kitchen and running out of it might make you frustrated, unless you know better ways of working with the ingredients you have in your kitchen to substitute wheat starch. Wheat Starch Wheat starch is a glutton free carbohydrate which has been subjected to extra processing leaving …
Ube extract which is pronounced as “ooh-bay” extract is a colouring extract essential for making mouth-watering, eye-catching dishes. Though the ube yams from which the ube extract is made is hard to find, you can always pick a few preferable options below, which you can use to substitute ube extract with. Ube Extract Ube are …
Arrowroot is a white powder that is tasteless and odourless and it is mainly used to thicken soup and sauces. It is gluten free so people who are gluten intolerant can consume it. Arrowroot is derived from the tubers of a plant known as Maranta arundinacea which is also known as arrowroot plant. When arrowroot …
Zucchini has gained popularity in the global village because it can be used to make a number of dishes. The most popular dish that is made using zucchini are zoodles, if you have never heard of zoodles, then you really need to look them up and give them a try. Zucchini has a number of …
Zaatar, a very popular spice in the global world which is incorporated by many people in their dishes, has caught the attention of some people who do not know it. This has drove them to ask questions about what it is, what it tastes like and also how it can be used. This article provides …
Yuca, a staple for many especially in the developing countries that are prone to drought, has caught the attention of many people in the global village. You might have also come across it in a grocery store but you did not have an idea of what it was and how yuca tastes. This article provides …
If you have been to a Japanese restaurant you will notice that unagi is always on the menu, this is because it is very popular in Japan and they incorporate it in their dishes. The name might get you wondering about what type of a food unagi is and how it tastes, but do not …
Quorn mince is a very popular alternative for meat especially for people who are vegetarians. This is because the ingredients used to make quorn mince do not contain meat. If you have never heard of quorn mince or maybe you have come across it but did not know what exactly it was then the article …