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Tap water: 5 tips to improve its taste

1- Put it in the refrigerator. The main complaint about tap water is that it has a taste of bleach or chlorine. First of all, it should be noted that the maximum content of "residual free chlorine" in France (0.1 mg per liter) is safe for health. On the contrary, this addition ensures the sanitary ...

16
Aug
2023

Salt-free diet: what to replace salt with?

1- Replace the salty flavor with the acidic flavor Among the basic flavors, the acidic taste is the one that is closest to the salty taste on the tongue. That's why the first trick to replacing salt is to add a dash of lemon juice to your plate. Lemon juice can enhance the taste of a fish fil ...

29
Mar
2022

The cendol: an emblematic dessert of Malaysia

I first ate cendol. This specialty, whose name can be spelled chendol or chendul, is sometimes presented as a drink. But the version I was able to taste was more like a cup of ice cream. This iconic dessert indeed consists of very thin crushed ice or shaved ice served with green pandan jelly v ...

18
Jan
2023

Cotton Candy Grapes: the incredible grape with a cotton candy flavor.

e, it will surprise you with its incredible sweetness and its hint of cotton candy flavor. If you haven't tried Cotton Candy grapes yet, hurry up and taste them while they are still available in the fruit section... It is a unique and memorable taste experience that might make you feel like a child ...

12
Oct
2023

Expired food: which ones can still be eaten?

k is that they have lost their flavor... As for oil, it can be consumed after its expiration date without health hazards, but it may have a rancid taste or an unpleasant odor. To prevent its taste from being altered over time, it is important to keep it cool and away from light. Other expired ...

25
Aug
2022

Jamy's World: a tantalizing issue on the great adventure of taste

te du Goût in October, Jamy offers us a brand new issue dedicated to our gustatory system under the title La grande aventure du goût. The host explains: 'Taste is the most complex and powerful sense we have since it uses all our other senses.' You will indeed discover during the program that ou ...

11
Oct
2022

The salak or snake fruit: an unusual exotic fruit

ing the skin of a snake. Under its thin but hard and rough skin, this Asian fruit contains a juicy, acidic and sweet white flesh. What does it taste like? Those who have had the opportunity to eat salak comparing its taste to that of pineapple because of the contrast between sweetness and aci ...

16
Feb
2017

Umami: 5 things to know about this mystery flavor

ing of the 20th century that a Japanese researcher from the University of Tokyo identified this fifth flavor and named it 'umami', meaning 'delicious taste'! 2- It is not the prerogative of Japanese cuisine Contrary to what its name might suggest, umami is not a flavor found exclusively in Japan ...

15
Mar
2022

Surprise your friends with these 10 Original Hams

d in winter, with a mixture of herbs and honey, a good Fenalar must dry for at least 2 winters. Some even age it for 6 or 7 years. With a stronger taste than pork, this dried leg of lamb will be ideal sliced on a slice of rye bread with butter or cut into pieces in a mixed salad. Bradenham Ham, t ...

24
May
2022

The durian: 5 unusual facts about this exotic fruit

his region of the world. The main exporting country is Thailand, but even there it is not unanimously approved! If some people love its particular taste, others are put off by its uninviting smell... For my part, when I tasted this fruit so emblematic of Southeast Asia, I was not disgusted by its ...

06
Dec
2022

Spices: Everything You Need to Know About Paprika in 5 Questions

powder. This spice is derived from the bell pepper or sweet chili (Capsicum annuum). More specifically, it is made from dried and ground peppers. Its taste, color, and level of spiciness can vary depending on the part of the pepper used. What does paprika taste like? There isn't just one, but severa ...

08
Feb
2024

Pastry: 5 tips to lighten cakes

want to add a particular fruity flavor to your cake, we recommend using applesauce (not banana sauce, for example). Applesauce has a very neutral taste that allows it to be used in all kinds of recipes, including chocolate cake! 2- Use mashed banana A second tip for lightening cakes is to us ...

20
Jan
2022

Bitter gourd: beware of poisoning!

h! These ordinary zucchini or butternut squash shaped fruits are decoys produced by the plant to fool insects. The only difference is their bitter taste should alert you. Toxins called cucurbitacins are what cause this bitterness. According to France's poison control centers, of the 353 cases ...

14
Oct
2022

Gula melaka: Malaysian palm sugar

in Southeast Asia, it is often sold in the form of blocks or syrups. In Malaysia, this palm sugar with its beautiful brown color and good caramel taste is called gula melaka. 2- It is usually derived from the coconut flower Although it is possible to make sugar from a variety of palm species ...

14
Nov
2022

Arugula salad: 5 things to know about this stinging salad

nt plants, they share the common features of belonging to the brassica family and having cut leaves known as pennatilobed. 2- It owes its pungent taste to sulfur compounds If you're wondering why arugula stings, know that this salad owes its characteristic peppery taste to the presence of sulfur ...

03
Mar
2023

Capers: Everything you need to know about this condiment in 5 questions.

e fruit of the caper bush. These are two distinct parts of the plant, even if they are prepared and consumed in roughly the same way. "What do capers taste like?" Naturally, capers have a sour flavor and are too bitter to be eaten as they are. Just like black or green olives, they need to be prepare ...

13
June
2023

Vegan Pastry: 8 Tips for Making Vegan Cakes

an baking, provided they have a thick texture. Apple sauce is the most common for vegan cakes because it's both the cheapest and has the most neutral taste. Regarding proportions, about a 100g pot of apple sauce is needed to replace one whole egg. If you're adapting a traditional cake recipe for th ...

26
Apr
2024

The earth pear or yacon: overview, cultivation, and benefits

use this species with the Jerusalem artichoke, which is sometimes also nicknamed "earth pear." The yacon, however, deserves this nickname because its taste is reminiscent of pears, but unlike this fruit, it grows underground… How to eat the earth pear? The earth pear has been consumed in South Ame ...

06
May
2024

Filtered carafes

r must comply with values set by various decrees, including a lead content that must not be exceeded. However, the appearance, smell, or chlorinated taste of tap water leads to some consumer mistrust. Development of the bottled water market In 2003, bottled water consumption was 149 liters per capi ...

29
Jan
2007

Light Christmas dessert: 5 exotic fruits to serve for the holidays

ng to buy whole fruit and even if the skin looks crumpled! Whether the fruit is nice and fresh and smooth or slightly dehydrated and crumpled, its taste qualities are the same. Passion fruit is one of the 5 exotic fruits to serve for the holidays because it is easy to enjoy and its flavor take ...

13
Dec
2022