Soft cheese is one of the most desired lactose ingredients in our food preference. They are great for health and also very delicious. And among soft cheese, two types of cheese are labeled to be the best of the best, and these two are cream cheese and cottage cheese. Although they have similar qualities in…
Herbs and spices have been a part of human history from prehistoric times, and they will probably be a part of our culture till the end of time. As both herbs and spices are commonly used as elements that we use to add texture and flavor to our food, many of us often think they…
The debate over light cream vs heavy cream comes down to one component only, the fat content. The soft and liquid nature of the light cream already sets it apart from the semi solid heavy cream. Light cream and heavy cream have unique uses in food, but they can be used interchangeably as well. Keep…
Convection is fundamentally the process of heat transfer, and this is achieved in convection ovens with the help of a fan by simply circulating the air. The main difference between convection bake and convection roast is that baking is relatively faster. To know more about their differences and when to use what, keep reading below!…
So, you are an experienced individual in the kitchen and have a decent idea of the culinary world, then you must know that both cornstarch and cornflour are commonly used in various dishes. As their names suggest, both of these are made from corn, but there are differences between cornstarch and cornflour, which is why…
Nothing can beat the charm of having a mouth-watering scoop of ice cream or frozen yogurt on a hot summer day. While there are people who tend to enjoy these all around the year, creamy frozen treats during hot summers just hit differently. As opposed to earlier simpler times, there are numerous options now to…
Fiber is considered to be one of the most important parts of your diet. There two types of fibers, soluble and insoluble, and there are certain differences between them. This plant-based food can provide benefits such as lowering cholesterol, triggering weight loss, keeping blood sugar levels stable, and more. Today, we’ll learn the differences between…
Citrusy, sour, and full of nutrients, both lime and lemon have been scientifically proven to be quite beneficial for our health. Although they are very similar in many ways, these two do have some differences that you should know about. Both lime water and lemon water can be used for cooking, making drinks, and be…
Imagine you are in a restaurant, and you order Wontons. When the waiter arrives with your dish, you are utterly disappointed because you thought they would be dumplings, and now you cannot even tell anyone about it because you do not know the difference between dumplings and wontons. In another case, you are cooking a romantic…
Everyone loves to cool down on a scorching summer day with the bite of a sweet frozen treat such as ice cream or custards. Ice cream has been the most famous cold dessert treat worldwide for decades now, but more recently, frozen custards have also seemed to be getting some of the spotlights. In terms…
One of the first things you need to get before starting a recipe is the right ingredients. Even the slightest bit of difference in the ingredients can cause a great change in the ultimate taste of the dish. Two ingredients that we mostly get confused between are coconut cream and milk. But they are easy…
Both crème fraiche and sour cream add flavor, texture, and unique tanginess. Be it fish taco or chocolate mousse, you will find the dishes incomplete without them. You may have often wondered, what is the difference between creme fraiche and sour cream? By the end of this article, you won’t ever become confused with these…
While walking down the dairy aisle in stores, the debate of heavy cream vs whipping cream is something that goes on inside our heads every time. Are they the same? They definitely look the same. By the end of this article, you will never see these two with the same eyes again! Heavy Cream…
Chia seeds have been around since the Mayan and Aztec eras, renowned for being a source of sustainable energy. Even today, almost all diets and nutritional plans include them to be used in one way or other for their incredible health benefits. And if you have looked through a few recipes, you might have noticed…
At first glance, there seems to be not much of a difference between Diet Coke and Coke Zero. Both drinks are advertised as zero-calorie products and both are artificially sweetened to avoid any sugar content. Neither of them has any carbs, protein or fat – or at least that’s how they’re advertised – and they’re…
There comes a time when all you want is soup; whether sick, cold, or simply in the mood, a soupy meal can lift your spirits and warm up your insides. Soups, however, come in all shapes and forms, and it can be quite difficult to distinguish between them. Most people think of broth and stock…
Unless you’re a skilled barista or a coffee enthusiast, it’s probably quite difficult to tell apart all coffee drinks you can find in café menus just by looking at their name. There are just so many options. One of the most common challenges is telling the difference between latte and macchiato, as both have milk,…
Many people have trouble telling the difference between food poisoning and stomach flu and struggle to determine which of the medical conditions they’re suffering from. The two disorders manifest so similarly most of the times, that it’s difficult to figure out which is which and how you should approach the treatment. While the best recommendation…
Many times egg roll and spring roll are used interchangeably, but in reality, they are two distinct food items. There are multiple variations of both but there are several things that set them apart from hear other. The cooking technique on an egg roll and a spring roll vary depending on culture. What is…
Chocolate is chocolate, right? Actually, no, not all chocolate is the same. There are numerous brands of chocolate available and there are many different forms of chocolate. Cocoa and cacao sound alike, but they are very different in several ways. What is Cocoa Cocoa is the word that is used when referring to the…
Before you knock back a shot of mezcal or tequila, how about you put your expertise on alcohol to the test? How much do you know about these two drinks and how they are made? And can you tell the difference between mezcal and tequila without looking at their labels? They are both made from…
Some recipes call for butter, while others specify margarine. Some people prefer to use margarine rather than butter. Is there really a difference between the two? If there is a difference, what is it? What is Butter Butter is a dairy product that is made by churning milk or cream. By churning it, the…
Vegetarian and vegan may sound the same, but there are marked differences that should be addressed. A vegetarian excludes meat, seafood and poultry from their diet. There are some vegetarians who also exclude dairy and eggs from their diet some choose to not do so. A vegan will avoid meat, seafood, poultry and all animal…
Is there really a difference between sea salt and table salt? Most people assume that they are the same thing and while that is partially true, there are definite differences between the two. The three main differences between sea salt and table salt are texture, taste and processing. Texture Sea salt generally comes in…
Sorbet and sherbet are very similar in their base ingredients and they are both icy treats to be enjoyed any time. Many people believe that sorbet and sherbet is the same thing and there is no difference. This is not true as there are some big differences between them. Sorbet There are only two…
Many people are under the misconception that brown eggs are better than white eggs. They believe that brown eggs contain more nutrients that white eggs and they taste better also. Depending on who you talk to, some will swear that brown eggs are better to use in bread and meatloaves, while white eggs should be used…
Sushi and Sashimi, many thinks they are the same thing or at least very similar. This is not generally the case at all! Sushi is not raw fish. It is vinegared rice that is mixed with other ingredients that can contain raw fish, but many times does not. Sashimi is thinly sliced raw meat that…
Both fruit and vegetables are healthy for you to eat and you are encouraged to eat more of them throughout the day. Most people can name different fruits and vegetables but can they tell you why a fruit is a fruit and a vegetable is a vegetable? What is a Fruit? A fruit is…
Whiskey and scotch are both alcoholic beverages that are distilled from grain and may be melted. All scotch is whiskey; however, not all whiskey is scotch. Scotch is a whiskey that is made in Scotland. It is aged in oak barrels for at least three years. So what are the other differences between whiskey and…
Chow Mein and Lo Mein are completely different foods with the different recipes. Both chow mein and lo mein are stir-fry noodles that use wheat flour egg noodles. People usually do not fully understand what makes the two dishes different and will use them interchangeably. In this article, we are going to differentiate Chow Mein…
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