Tag : Culinary Uses

Matcha powder is finely ground green tea leaves, which offer a concentrated source of antioxidants and caffeine. Consumed whole, it provides more nutrients than regular green tea and is used in a variety of beverages and foods.

Butter: High in saturated fat, which can increase "bad" cholesterol. Good for flavoring, especially in baking. Recent studies show that high consumption is linked to higher mortality. Vegetable oil: Primarily unsaturated fats, which can help lower "bad" cholesterol. Versatile for cooking. Recent studies show that higher consumption is linked to lower mortality.

Black pepper originates from the Malabar coast of India and is one of the oldest spices. It is believed to have been cultivated in India for more than 3000 years. Pepper was once a very valuable commodity and was used as a form of currency. Today, black pepper is still an important spice, but it is not cheaper todays.