Roasted peanut oil and peanut oil are two versions of the same oil with different characteristics. In the SPICEography Showdown below, we will go into those characteristics and how these oils are used. How does roasted peanut oil differ from peanut oil? Roasted Peanut oil is processed differently from refined …
Avocado oil is made from the avocado fruit, which is widely prized for its health benefits. One of the few cooking oils not extracted from seeds, avocado oil is a versatile and healthy oil that has become trendy in recent years. Avocado oil has a mostly neutral flavor profile that …
Garlic is said to have originated in Central Asia. The land around the Tien Shan mountains is called the Garlic Crescent because historians believe it is where the famous seasoning originated. Famous trading routes like the Silk Road went through the area. Traders passed through to and from the Levant, …
Agave nectar and simple syrup show up in many cocktail recipes. Are they interchangeable? It depends. Let’s compare them in this SPICEography Showdown. How does agave nectar differ from simple syrup? Agave nectar and simple syrup come from very different sources. Agave nectar is made from the sap of an …
Molasses and maple syrup are two traditional sweeteners with long histories in North America. Both offer different properties in addition to sweetness. Let’s look at what they have in common and what sets them apart in this SPICEography Showdown. How does molasses differ from maple syrup? Molasses and maple syrup …
Brown mustard seeds are seeds from one of the three main types of mustard plants. The other two types are Brassica nigra (black mustard) and Brassica alba (white or yellow mustard). The brown mustard plant (Brassica juncea) is believed to have originated somewhere in Central Asia. Brown mustard seeds have …
Wattleseeds are seeds of acacia trees that are native to Australia. They have played a key role in the indigenous Australian diet for millennia. Some historians say they have been doing it for more than 4,000 years though they were most likely in use for far longer. The flower of …
Yellow mustard seeds — like all mustard seeds — have roots going back more than 5,000 years. They come from various parts of the world, including Asia, Europe, and parts of the Mediterranean. They are a Northern Hemisphere spice that was also one of Europe’s main seasonings before the advent …