Ginger is a very widely used spice and medical herb. The ginger root has many health benefits and uses around the world in different cultures.
Ginger is in the family Zingiberaceae, which also includes turmeric, cardamom, and galangal. Ginger originated in Maritime Southeast Asia and was likely domesticated first by the Austronesian peoples. (source)
Being used so often in various dishes, many people are wondering . . .
The term Roe or Fish Roe broadly refers to fully ripe fish eggs from various types of fish. These include things like Salmon Roe used in sushi, Sturgeon Roe which is known as the delicacy caviar, and other types of Roe.
Roe is eaten around the world in various forms by different cultures. In China, crab and urchin roes are seen as a delicacy. In Japan, fish roe is used raw in various popular sushis. In Denmark they like cod roe, which is an every day food item in the country.
Because fish roe is so commonly eaten around the world, many people are wondering . . .
Gravy is a very popular sauce made from the juices of meats and used in many holiday meals, such as Thanksgiving or Christmas. It’s a thick and rich sauce used to add flavor to mashed potatoes, the meat and protein in your dish, and more. It’s also popular in the Southeast region of the United States and is used for biscuits and gravy.
Because gravy is so commonly used around the holidays and for other meals, many people are wondering . . .
Wasabi is a popular condiment for sushi and other dishes. According to Wikipedia ‘Wasabi or Japanese horseradish is a plant of the family Brassicaceae, which also includes horseradish and mustard in other genera. A paste made from its ground rhizomes is used as a pungent condiment for sushi and other foods.
Wasabi is generally sold either as a rhizome or stem, which must be very finely grated before use, as dried powder, or as a ready-to-use paste in tubes similar to toothpaste tubes.’
Related sushi ingredients: Masago, Soy Paper, Sesame
Because wasabi is so commonly used with sushi and other dishes, many people are wondering . . .
Soy paper is commonly used in various sushi products and other types of spring roll wrappers or dessert wraps. Called Mamenori (まめのり), or soybean paper, these thin wrappers are used as a substitute for nori (seaweed paper).
Soy paper is not as often used as seaweed paper, but it is still pretty common, so many people are wondering . . .
Sesame is commonly used in so many foods and recipes. The sesame seed is one of the oldest oilseed crops known, domesticated well over 3000 years ago.
Sesame has one of the highest oil contents of any seed and has a very rich flavor making it a common ingredient across cuisines.
Being used so often in various meals and dishes, many people are wondering . . .
Granulated sugar is a common household ingredient for baking and cooking. Many people purchase sugar from brands like Domino, Tate and Lyle, and other companies.
Because granulated sugar is used in so many baked goods and other meals, many people are wondering . . .
You may be used to hearing about hops in beer commercials and other alcohol ads over the years. But what are hops? And being so closely associated with beer, are they gluten free? Find out in this article where we go over what hops really are and where they come from.
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Nesquik is a brand of products made by the Swiss company Nestlé who is also known for creating popular confectionary products such as Kit-Kat, Quality Street and Milo which we have also covered here on GlutenBee.
The Nesquik range of drinks started off with a mix for chocolate-flavored milk called Nestle Quik in the United States. Nestle Quik later expanded into Europe, Africa, and Australia as Nesquik.
According to the Nesquik website ” Nesquik includes ingredients that are both nutritious and tasty, whether you’re a toddler, teen or grown-up.” This post was last updated on: August 16, 2023