Sarah Ryan

Honey and xylitol are two popular sweetening options, but they are vastly different in their composition and characteristics. Honey is composed of fructose, glucose, and sucrose. It is an all-natural sweetener that contains antioxidants, enzymes, minerals, and vitamins. On the other hand, xylitol is a sugar alcohol derived from corn or birch wood pulp. It has fewer calories than honey and has been linked to dental health [...]

When it comes to sweeteners, there are two popular choices that offer unique characteristics. Honey, a delightful and thick substance created by diligent bees, is meticulously made and stored to nourish bee colonies.  On the other hand, turbinado sugar derives from the initial pressing of sugar cane, retaining some natural molasses flavors and presenting a coarse texture. With its higher molasses content, turbinado [...]

Honey and maltodextrin are both sweet substances with distinct origins and characteristics. Honey, produced by honey bees, is a thick and sticky liquid that serves as nourishment for bee colonies. Bees gather and refine the sugary secretions of plants or other insects to create this golden treat. In contrast, maltodextrin is what is known as an oligosaccharide. Derived from grain starch, it appears as a fine powder. [...]

Honey and panela, both delightful sweeteners, have distinct origins and characteristics. Honey, a sweet and viscous substance produced by various bees, notably honey bees, serves as nourishment for their colonies. Bees diligently collect and refine plant secretions or the excretions of other insects, such as aphids' honeydew, to craft this golden treat.  Panela, a form of unrefined whole cane sugar prevalent in Central and [...]

Honey and allulose are very different sweeteners with unique characteristics. Honey is a sweet and viscous creation that serves as nourishment for bee colonies (and us, too!). D-Psicose, or allulose, is a low-calorie sweetener derived from fructose.  While honey is naturally sourced from the secretions of plants and insects, allulose is found in small amounts in specific foods. So, are they similar at all? And is one [...]

With the rise in popularity of kombucha has come a rise in the amount of interesting flavors available. Initially, it was the tea and the sugar that gave the beverage its taste, but now, so many other things can be added to provide the drink with a unique twist. From berries to beer hops, cherries to chia seeds, and cranberries to coffee, the possibilities are practically endless.  There is one minor issue with so many [...]