Coconut milk and buttermilk are likely two types of milk you’ve heard of – and maybe even used! On the one hand, coconut milk is a popular plant-based milk that acts as a delicious dairy-alternative. It provides a tropical twist to the many things you can add it to, and it has an amazing dietary versatility! Buttermilk, on the other hand, is super popular in baking and cooking, as its unique tangy flavor adds a punch to [...]

The fresh floral flavor of lavender will brighten your beverages and desserts, and will give your dishes a beautiful aroma! Lavender syrup is one of the easiest ways to get this done, as the sweet, calming, and soothing flavor is perfectly encased in the texture of syrup – plus, it’s super convenient and fun to use! That said, there are a lot of lavender syrups to choose from, so we’ve tested many of them and ranked our [...]

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 [...]