Sugar is a term used to describe sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrates in food products. It encompasses various types, including simple sugars known as monosaccharides, such as glucose, fructose, and galactose. The most common form of sugar, sucrose, is composed of glucose and fructose and is extracted from sugar cane or sugar beet. Another sugar substitute called acesulfame potassium, also known as acesulfame K or Ace K, is [...]

Isomalt and sugar are two sweetening agents, but each has unique properties and benefits. Sugar is a natural substance from sugar cane or sugar beet. It has been a staple in human diets for centuries and is used extensively in cooking and baking. Isomalt is a type of sugar alcohol primarily used as a sugar substitute in sugar-free and low-calorie foods. Isomalt has about half the caloric value of sugar, does not promote [...]

Starbucks is notorious for its wide offering of customizations – with all of the various syrups, toppings, milk options, add-ins, and modifications available for each drink, the creations you can concoct are seemingly infinite. That’s where the Starbucks secret menu comes in: it’s a not-so-secret, officially unofficial, never-ending compilation of those seemingly infinite concoctions.  As if the entire Starbucks menu [...]

Almond milk was the first plant-based milk alternative to hit the Dunkin’ Donuts menu back in 2014. Since then the popular chain has continued to expand its selections (along with many other major chains that offer almond milk). Today, you’ll find various types of milk available at Dunkin’ locations, including several dairy milk choices, oat milk, and almond milk. What kind of almond milk does the coffee and donut shop use [...]

As of 2020, Dunkin’ Donuts is one of the many places where you can get oat milk in your hot or cold beverage. With oat milk available on the menu (among other types of milk like skim milk, whole milk, cream, and almond milk), Dunkin’ Donuts offers more gluten-free and vegan-friendly food and drink choices than ever before.  If you're a fan of oat milk, you might be interested to know exactly which brand Dunkin’ currently [...]

Did you know not all apple cider vinegars are created equal? In fact, some brands aren't actually real apple cider vinegar at all – they're just apple cider "flavored" vinegar. So, I'm here to give you the scoop on two popular Canadian brands: Allen's and Reinhart's. I'll talk about their quality, appearance, flavor, and even how to use them so you can decide which one is the right fit for you. Let's go! Comparing [...]