Proteins

What it is: Nutmeat is a log of brown savory patty made out of baked peanuts and onion. They are mixed into a paste then set inside the can. When opened, the log of nutmeat comes out in a single can shaped piece. This product is made by the Sanitarium company and...

What is nutolene? Nutolene is a vegetarian meat substitution product made by a company called Sanitarium. It comes packaged in a tin, in a solid white block. It’s made of boiled peanuts. How it tastes Nutolene is very bland with a slightly nutty flavor. It has a...

What Are Escargot? An escargot is a French cuisine the main ingredient of which is snails. They are usually cooked in a varying mixture of ingredients, the main ones being salt and garlic as well as butter and wine. How It Tastes The three most common descriptions...

What Is Fugu? Fugu is the Japanese word for a the puffer fish, a very dangerous and poisonous fish. Fugu contains tetrodotoxin, which is  lethally poisonous. Fugu must be prepared very carefully to remove all toxins before consumption. In 1984, Fugu was...

What is egg yolk? Egg yolk is the yellow part of the egg, the part that would be used to feed a growing infant chick if the egg wasn’t used for human consumption. It’s usually less commonly used (many recipes call for the egg whites, the clear part of the egg) and is...

What are sardines? Sardines are a small type of oily fish related to herrings. A common expression is “packed as tight as sardines” due to the fact these tiny fish are often sold in tightly packed, full containers.  Sardines aren’t cooked, but preserved in a...

What are egg whites? Egg whites are the clear/yellowish liquid inside eggs (also known as albumen or the glair/glaire). When cooked, the clear part becomes white and solid. People are more commonly allergic to the egg white than the egg yolk (yellow part), which...

What Is Tahini? Tahini is a thin sauce or spread made out of ground toasted sesame seeds, after they’re soaked in salt water and crushed to separate the kernels from the bran. To avoid the tahini spoiling from its high oil content, it’s refrigerated during transport...