Almost every household in the United States has some sort of milk in the fridge. With so many options for milk on the market these days, what’s meant by the term “regular milk”? Regular milk is usually meant to describe cow’s milk, which is the most common type of milk drunk in the United States. But hold up - there are different types of “regular milk” beyond that! Don’t worry - we’ll break it all down in this article [...]
What is Gellan Gum?
Gellan gum is used alongside other stabilizers like guar gum and carrageenan - ingredients that you’ve probably seen on some of the processed foods, drinks, and other products you’ve brought home. But do you know what gellan gum really is? Gellan gum is a food additive used to thicken, stabilize, and bind processed foods and drinks. It’s produced by bacteria through fermentation - similar to other fermented foods and drinks [...]
What is Guar Gum?
You’ve probably seen guar gum on the ingredient label of foods and drinks before. What is guar gum, and what does it do? Guar gum is used as a food additive and acts as a thickener, stabilizer, and binder in processed foods and drinks. Due to its high fiber content, guar gum can also be taken as a dietary supplement. We’ll answer other questions like how guar gum is made, if it’s good for you, and more below! What [...]
What Is Sunflower Lecithin?
Sunflower lecithin is an ingredient you might have seen in some prepared or processed foods before. What is sunflower lecithin, anyways? Sunflower lecithin acts as an emulsifier, meaning it helps combine ingredients that would normally want to separate - such as oil and water. It’s a common additive in foods, but can also be taken as a supplement for health purposes. We’ll dive into more about what sunflower lecithin is [...]
What Is Carrageenan?
If you’re a drinker of plant-based milk, you’ve likely seen carrageenan listed in the ingredients. Carrageenan is in plenty of other processed foods and drinks as well - but have you ever stopped to look into what it is? Carrageenan is a food (and drink) additive that is derived from red seaweed. Carrageenan acts as a thickener and emulsifier. There is a bit of debate/controversy about whether carrageenan is safe, which [...]
What’s the Best Alternative to Cow Milk?
With so many alternatives to cow’s milk, plant-based milk (also called dairy-free milk) has become increasingly popular over recent decades. Whether you’re on a special diet like keto or Paleo, are a vegan, or are allergic to cow’s milk, you might be wondering which type of milk is the best alternative to cow's milk. Some of the best alternatives to cow milk include soy milk, goat’s milk (if you're not allergic), almond [...]
