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Rosemary Substitute: Discover the Best Alternatives for Cooking

Ricardo Davis

Rosemary is an aromatic herb with a piney flavor. It is often used in savory dishes such as potatoes, sauces, meat dishes, and breads. Thyme, sage, marjoram, oregano, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, and peppermint are good substitutes for rosemary. 1 tablespoon of fresh rosemary is equivalent to 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary. Popular spice blends that go well with rosemary include herbs de Provence, which contains rosemary, marjoram, oregano, savory, and thyme.

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The Science of Popcorn: Flavacol Popcorn Salt Demystified

Ricardo Davis

Flavacol is a seasoned salt used for popcorn seasoning. It is a fine flake salt that sticks to the popcorn and provides better coverage compared to ground salt. It adds buttery flavor and bright yellow color to popcorn, giving it a theater-style taste. Flavacol is made using the “Alberger Process” which removes minerals that can cause a bitter taste, resulting in a better buttery flavor. It contains Yellow #5 and #6 to produce a bright color. The net weight of Flavacol is 2 lbs., 3 oz. (35 oz.) (992 grams). It is Kosher and Pareve certified. Flavacol can be used in different quantities depending on the amount of popcorn being made. The ingredients of Flavacol include salt, artificial flavor, FD&C Yellow #5 Lake (E102), and Yellow #6 Lake (E110). The serving size is 1 tsp (7g) with 0 calories, 0g total fat, 2740mg sodium, 0g total carbohydrate, and 0g protein.

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