🌴 Ingredient of the Day: Palm Oil
You've probably seen it on food labels, but do you know why it's there?
Palm oil is commonly used for texture, consistency, and shelf life in packaged foods like biscuits, chocolates, spreads & snacks.
Is it right for you? That's personal.
Ingredient of the Day 🧂
Sodium Benzoate
Sounds scary. But what does it actually do?
→ Prevents bacteria, yeast & mold growth
→ Extends shelf life
→ Common in soft drinks, sauces & jams
The ingredient list isn't always as complicated as it sounds. 👀
Ingredient of the Day 🧂
Sodium Benzoate
Sounds scary. But what does it actually do?
→ Prevents bacteria, yeast & mold growth
→ Extends shelf life
→ Common in soft drinks, sauces & jams
The ingredient list isn't always as complicated as it sounds. 👀
INGREDIENT OF THE DAY : MALTODEXTRIN 👀
It sounds complicated, but maltodextrin is a carbohydrate made from starch and is commonly used to improve texture and consistency in packaged foods.
You’ve probably seen it more often than you think.
INGREDIENT OF THE DAY : MALTODEXTRIN 👀
It sounds complicated, but maltodextrin is a carbohydrate made from starch and is commonly used to improve texture and consistency in packaged foods.
You’ve probably seen it more often than you think.
INGREDIENT OF THE DAY: MSG 👀
MSG isn't some mysterious “chemical.” It's a form of glutamate, an amino acid naturally found in foods like tomatoes, cheese & mushrooms.
Its job? Adding umami. 🍜
Ingredients can be more interesting than they sound.
INGREDIENT OF THE DAY: MSG 👀
MSG isn't some mysterious “chemical.” It's a form of glutamate, an amino acid naturally found in foods like tomatoes, cheese & mushrooms.
Its job? Adding umami. 🍜
Ingredients can be more interesting than they sound.
INGREDIENT OF THE DAY: CITRIC ACID 🍋
Sounds suspicious.
Actually it does a LOT.
→ controls acidity
→ helps with preservation
→ enhances flavor
And yes, it's naturally found in citrus fruits.
The ingredient list deserves a second look.
INGREDIENT OF THE DAY: CITRIC ACID 🍋
Sounds suspicious.
Actually it does a LOT.
→ controls acidity
→ helps with preservation
→ enhances flavor
And yes, it's naturally found in citrus fruits.
The ingredient list deserves a second look.