What Is the Difference Between Ceylon and Cassia Cinnamon Powder?
Ceylon and cassia are two different plants that share the name “cinnamon powder.” Ceylon, grown mainly in Sri Lanka, has a lighter color and a delicate sweet flavor. It also carries naturally low coumarin content. Cassia is darker, bolder, and cheaper. It runs much higher in coumarin, though, a compound that matters if you use […]
How Do You Choose Good Whole Cloves?
Whole cloves are the dried, unopened flower buds of the clove tree. A good batch comes down to freshness and a clear single origin. The buds should stay whole rather than broken or dusty. Cooks use them whole in slow-cooked dishes, mulled drinks, and tea. They usually remove the buds before serving, or grind them […]
How Do You Choose a Good Moringa Leaf Powder?
Moringa leaf powder comes from drying and grinding Moringa oleifera leaf. A good one comes down to three things. It contains pure leaf with nothing added. It smells and tastes fresh rather than stale. The seller tells you plainly what they have and have not tested. Price alone does not tell you much. By Carl […]