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 …
Wattleseed is an Australian ingredient that is growing in popularity all over the world. It offers a complex coffee-like flavor profile with nutty and sweet notes that work in a variety of preparations. Wattleseed is not sold in most grocery …
Treacle and molasses are sugar byproducts with similar properties. Their properties and how interchangeable they are depends a lot on the type of treacle and the type of molasses. Let’s take a look at how treacle and molasses compare in …
Red wine vinegar and apple cider vinegar are two of the more popular vinegars and each of them can bring something unique to your dishes. If you are trying to decide which one to use for a particular dish, take …
Read moreRed Wine Vinegar Vs. Apple Cider Vinegar: SPICEography Showdown
Red wine vinegar and balsamic vinegar are two grape-based vinegars popular for a range of European and European-style American dishes. If you are trying to tell the difference between them or want to use one instead of the other, the …
Read moreRed Wine Vinegar Vs. Balsamic Vinegar: SPICEography Showdown
Yellow mustard seeds and black mustard seeds are both versatile spices that you can use to make your food tangy and flavorful. Even though they are similar in some respects, they also have some significant differences that we examine in …
Read moreYellow Mustard Seeds Vs. Black Mustard Seeds: SPICEography Showdown
Monk fruit powder is an effective sweetener that has no effect on blood sugar and that works well in baked goods. It is not easy to find so if you run out, you may need to try one of the …
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 …