In case you haven’t gotten the memo, flour isn’t just made from wheat anymore! Flour can be made from fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and more - which means there is a big range of protein content across the different types of flours. The flours that contain the least protein (two grams or fewer per serving) are: We’ll review these low-protein flours in more detail, explain the role of protein in flours, and more in [...]
What Are the 9 Major Food Allergies? (With Examples)
Allergies can come in various forms, from environmental allergens like pollen to bee stings, medications, and much more. Food allergies are also common, with the 9 most common food allergies including: We’ll provide examples for all of the 9 major food allergies in this article, as well as tips for navigating food allergies! What is a food allergy? A food allergy is when your body has an immune response after [...]
Are Oranges Dyed Orange?
Oranges get their name from their color - but what if we told you that they aren’t naturally that orange? In the United States, oranges can be dyed to make them orange! Not all oranges are dyed, so we’ll explain how you can tell if your oranges are dyed, how they’re dyed, and how to avoid dyed oranges if that’s your preference. Are oranges dyed orange? According to the United States Food and Drug [...]
What’s the Difference Between Sucrose, Glucose, and Fructose?Â
The topic of sugar is a bit of a hot one. You’ve probably heard things like eating too much sugar isn’t good for your health, but that the sugars naturally occurring in fruits aren’t as bad. It gets confusing! In this article, we’ll explain the difference between sucrose, glucose, and fructose, which are some of the most basic sugar molecules that are naturally occurring in some foods and present in [...]
What’s a Good Natural Substitute for Sugar?
White sugar (granulated sugar, table sugar, among other names) is likely the most common sugar in most people’s pantries, but it’s not your only option by far! What are some good natural substitutes for regular sugar? Some no- or low-calorie natural substitutes for sugar include stevia, monk fruit sweetener, xylitol, and tagatose. Some good natural sugar substitutes that contain real sugar include honey, maple syrup, and [...]
What’s a Good Zero-Calorie Substitute for Sugar?
If you’re wanting to cut back on your sugar and/or caloric intake while still enjoying the taste of sweet-tasting foods and drinks, you might look to zero-calorie sugar substitutes. What are zero-calorie sugar substitutes, and how can you use them? Some examples of good zero-calorie substitutes for sugar include sucralose, aspartame, steviol glycosides (Stevia), saccharin, and acesulfame-K. If these all sound Greek [...]
