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Malt vinegar is a staple in the United Kingdom and is the preferred condiment for UK-style fish and chips. While it is widely available, there are a few reasons for you to seek out an alternative. One such reason is that malt does contain gluten, which means that the vinegar …
Malt vinegar history Like most vinegars, the starting point of malt vinegar is alcohol. The specific type of alcohol is somewhat different from the wines used to make most other European vinegars. It was made with ale instead of wine. Early malt vinegar was termed alegar as a result. The …
Grapeseed oil and olive oil are two healthy, popular cooking oils that often get used in the same kinds of dishes. While they can be interchangeable, they don’t necessarily have the same properties. We compare grapeseed oil and olive oil in the SPICEography Showdown below. How does grapeseed oil differ …
Sesame oil is one of the most important cooking oils for cuisines from all over Asia and the Middle East. While it is best known for its role in Chinese cooking, different varieties of sesame oil are used in many Korean and Indian dishes as well. The nutty flavor profile …
Grapeseed oil has been a favorite of French chefs since the 1930s. In the 1990s, it became a popular option among professional chefs in the United States. More recently, it has become widely available in grocery stores and has developed a strong reputation for its versatility and health benefits. If …
Grapeseed oil history Grapeseed oil is extracted from the seeds of the same grape variety used to make wine. It is often described as a byproduct of wine-making, which is a truly ancient process. Researchers have found evidence of winemaking from about 8,000 years ago in Georgia in the form …
Russian dressing and Thousand Island dressing were invented around the same time, according to the most popular origin stories. They showed up and became popular around the start of the 20th century during a salad craze. Perishable salad ingredients had become more viable to transport because of the recent invention …
Duck sauce is a popular condiment more familiar to residents on the east coast of the United States than to anyone else in the world. If you live elsewhere and are craving the sweet duck sauce flavor, your easiest and fastest way to get it will be one of the …