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Cornstarch, often mistaken for cornflour, is a white powder that comes from grinding only the endosperm of a corn. This part of the corn doesn’t have fiber, protein, or fat, and is mostly starchy. Meanwhile, cornflour comes from grinding the entire corn kernel and contains fiber, protein, and even starch. Cornstarch is usually white, while … Read more
As the name implies, coconut water is the clear liquid inside a coconut. You can drink it raw from the fruit, and there are many health benefits that accompany it. The benefits include regulating your blood sugar, improving kidney health, and keeping you hydrated. If you want to know where to find coconut water in … Read more
Jackfruit is mostly cultivated in tropical regions, and has Asian origins. The fruit is green when it is unripe, and then transforms to a yellow-brown color when it’s mature. It also has a round-ish shape, and can weigh up to 55 pounds. Like most fruits, you can eat jackfruit raw or blend it into smoothies, yogurt, … Read more
Pesto is a thick, green sauce made from basil, olive oil, cheeses, pine nuts, salt, and garlic. The sauce is popularly used as a topping for pasta and originates from Liguria. Besides pasta, you can use pesto as topping for chicken, salads, rice, burgers, and pizza. Unlike other sauces, pesto is served raw and doesn’t … Read more
The word ‘chipotle’ originates from the Aztec word, “chīlpoctli”, which means ‘smoked chili’ — and that’s literally what Chipotle is. Jalapeño peppers grow on vines and remain green until they ripen. When the peppers are ripe, they turn into a vibrant shade of red, which are usually the preferred types for smoking. Then the jalapeños … Read more
Apple cider is raw juice that comes from crushed apples. The beverage is non-alcoholic, naturally sweet, and unfiltered, which means it still carries pulp from the mashed apples. This factor makes apple cider different from the juice. Apple juice is just cider that’s filtered. However, most store-bought apple juices are sweetened with sugar, and pasteurized … Read more
Facial cleansers are must-have products for an effective skincare regimen — because sometimes, just washing your face with soap isn’t enough. While soaps and facial washes do a good job in purifying your skin, they can also be harsh. These products strip your skin of natural oils and leave it dry, which can trigger the … Read more
Burritos are Mexican snacks commonly made with cheeses, rice, lettuce, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream folded into a tortilla wrap. You can eat it with your hands like shawarma or burgers, or with a knife and fork if your burrito is covered with a sauce. Since burritos are prepared snacks, you can’t just grab them … Read more
Pickling cucumbers are shorter, fatter, and have more bumps than the long and thin cucumbers you’re used to. Those types are called slicing cucumbers. Pickling cucumbers got their name because of their small nature and texture, which makes them perfect for fitting into jars and soaking up brine faster. Meanwhile, slicing cucumbers have thicker skin … Read more
Lemongrass is a popular plant found in tropical regions. The stalk of the plant smells much like lemon, hence the origin of its name. Lemongrass is used as flavoring for food, fragrance for bathing soaps and deodorants, as well as medicine for treating digestive tract spasms, high blood pressure, and stomach aches, among other conditions. … Read more