Honey and erythritol are two popular sweeteners with distinct characteristics. Honey, a sweet and viscous substance created by various bees, especially honey bees, is a nourishing source for bee colonies. On the other hand, erythritol is a sugar alcohol found in meso or D- and L-erythrose forms and is a reduced form of erythrulose. Erythritol is synthesized from corn using enzymes.  These alternative sweeteners offer [...]

Sugar and barley malt syrup are two commonly used sweeteners in the food industry. Sugar, also known as sucrose, is a collective term for various sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrates found in many food products. Derived from sugar cane or sugar beet, sucrose is a combination of glucose and fructose. On the other hand, barley malt syrup is an unrefined sweetener extracted from sprouted, malted barley. With approximately 65 [...]

Sweeteners play a prominent role in the food world, with sugar and corn syrup solids being two options. Sugar, a generic name encompassing a variety of sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrates, is derived from sources like sugar cane or sugar beet. It consists of glucose and fructose, offering a familiar taste in households worldwide. On the other hand, corn syrup solids are manufactured by dehydrating liquid corn syrup, resulting [...]

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…to be made into flour? Yep, that’s a possibility, and not a bad one, either! The best way to store chestnut flour is in the refrigerator or freezer in a tightly sealed container. If you store chestnut flour at room temperature once it’s opened, it won’t last as long (within around two months of opening). What are the benefits of using chestnut flour, and what are the best ways to store [...]

Einkorn is considered one of the oldest ancestors of wheat. Einkorn flour is made by grinding einkorn berries (milling) into a fine powder to be used in cooking and baking. The best way to store einkorn flour is in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator or freezer. It can be stored at room temperature as well, but it won’t last as long. If you want to learn more about einkorn flour and the best way to store it, [...]

We all know and love coconut milk – it’s a classic plant-based milk that’s absolutely perfect for enjoying that tropical and rich coconut flavor! Plus, it’s super versatile in many different diets, but we’ll talk more about that in just a bit. On the other hand, we have a less-known type of milk in pistachio milk, which boasts its own great characteristics that are absolutely worth checking out! Plus, it has a unique [...]