Cocoa Powder
Cocoa Powder is a key ingredient in baking and chocolate making, derived from cocoa beans — the seeds of the Theobroma cacao tree. Let’s break […]
FOOD AND DRINK
What is Self-Raising Flour?
Self-raising flour is a type of flour that contains a leavening agent and sometimes salt, making it a convenient choice for baking cakes, muffins, and […]
B Corp Certified Creamery
A B Corp certified creamery is a dairy company that has been certified by B Lab, a nonprofit organization that evaluates businesses based on their […]
Gulai Sauce
Gulai is a rich, aromatic curry sauce originating from Indonesia, specifically the Minangkabau region of West Sumatra, but it is also found across other parts […]
Peruvian Tari Sauce And What To Eat With It!
Tari sauce is a creamy, spicy, and slightly tangy Peruvian sauce made with ají amarillo (Peruvian yellow chili). It’s perfect for grilled meats, roasted potatoes, […]
Aish Baladi
Aish Baladi is a traditional Egyptian flatbread that holds deep cultural significance. It’s often described as the backbone of Egyptian cuisine, enjoyed with almost every […]
Laban Zeer
Laban Zeer (or Laban Rayeb) is a traditional fermented milk drink from Egypt. It’s a type of naturally soured milk, often made and stored in […]
Mish Cheese
Mish cheese is a traditional fermented cheese from Egypt, known for its bold, tangy, and pungent flavor. It’s deeply rooted in rural Egyptian cuisine and […]
Karish Cheese
Karish cheese (or Kareish cheese) is a traditional, low-fat, soft white cheese that originates from Egypt. It has ancient roots, dating back to the Pharaonic […]
Photooxidation In Food
Photooxidation in foods is a type of oxidative reaction triggered by light exposure — particularly from ultraviolet (UV) and visible light. This process leads to […]
Resveratrol The Antioxidant As A Functional Ingredient
Resveratrol is a natural polyphenol and phytoalexin — a compound plants produce to defend against stress, like UV radiation, infections, or fungi. It’s found in […]
Grape Seed Extracts In Clean Label Formulations
Grape seed extract (GSE) is a natural antioxidant used in food preservation, adding shelf life while also offering health benefits. Extracts range from 80 to […]
Green Tea Extract As An Antioxidant In Food
Green tea is a powerful natural antioxidant used in both meat preservation and other food applications. It works very well as a green tea extract […]
Oregano Extract As A Natural Antioxidant
Oregano extract is a natural antioxidant widely used in meat preservation and other foods due to its high content of phenolic compounds, mainly carvacrol and […]
The Use Of Thyme Extract As An Antioxidant
Thyme extract is a natural antioxidant and antimicrobial agent widely used in food preservation, especially for meats, but also for other products. 🌿 Why Thyme […]
Kalari
Kalari cheese, also known as Maish Krej or Kaladi, is a traditional Himalayan cheese originating from the Jammu and Kashmir region of India. It’s a […]
TBHQ – Tertiary Butylhydroquinone
Tertiary Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) is a synthetic antioxidant widely used in the food industry to prolong shelf life by preventing oxidative rancidity in fats and oils. […]
Asadero Cheese
Asadero cheese is a semi-soft, Mexican cheese known for its mild flavor and excellent melting properties. Let’s break it down! 🌿 Key Features: Origin: Traditionally […]
BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)
🌿 What is BHA? Chemical structure: BHA is a synthetic antioxidant made from a mixture of two phenolic isomers: tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole and tert-butyl-3-hydroxyanisole. The latter is […]