Traditionally a French cheese ripened through the use of mold cultures, Neufchatel cheese is divided into two distinct types depending on its country of origin, with Neufchatel cheese originating from the United States supposedly having a lower fat percentage and higher relative moisture content. Owing to its low availability and relatively short shelf-life, Neufchatel cheese is often in short supply, ...

Among one of the most popular cheeses around the world, gouda cheese is known for its distinctly sweet flavor that pairs well with a variety of less intense flavors so as to create a unique flavor profile, such as in pasta or even in sampler platters. There are a large variety of other cheeses or cheese-like products that can be ...

A type of cheese produced from cows’ milk, provolone is best known for presenting a semi-hard texture despite its relatively short aging time as well as a distinctly varying test depending on its age, the location it was made as well as the particular curdling enzyme used during the provolone’s production. Provolone is rather easy to substitute owing to the ...

Kitchen bouquet is a type of seasoning sauce known for its distinctly savory and otherwise umami flavor, of which it imparts to a variety of dishes that it is normally added to. Consisting of many different aromatic spices, vegetables, caramel and certain flavorant compounds, kitchen bouquet is somewhat commonly found in pantries throughout the United States. However, certain situations may ...

Produced from the milk of a goat as opposed to that of a dairy cow, goat cheese can come in a variety of forms and shapes that are commonly found in many countries throughout the western hemisphere and parts of Asia. With a similar lipid content and appearance, goat cheese otherwise presents a somewhat more tart flavor than cow’s milk ...

Contrary to popular belief, white pepper is in fact sourced from the exact same plant as black pepper itself, with the peppercorn’s flesh being removed through the use of mechanical friction and various other techniques that allow the internal seed to remain intact as the darker flesh is removed. Commonly used in a variety of cuisines spanning the world, white ...

Wheat starch is an extract of the wheat plant separate from that of wheat flour wherein the majority of other compounds present within the flour have been mechanically or chemically separated from the polysaccharide compounds, of which are usually referred to as the starch of the flour. Wheat starch is used in a variety of dishes and food additives in ...

Wax paper is a common kitchen implement primarily utilized as a protective film during cooking or freezing so as to prevent food from sticking to materials or to protect them from the direct heat of the cooking environment, of which may cause burning. Additionally, the moisture proof nature of wax paper allows it to act as an excellent food storage ...

Browning sauce, otherwise referred to as brown sauce, is a type of condiment commonly added to a variety of savory dishes in order to impart a sour or sweet flavor with notes of spice that facilitate the taste of meats or other ingredients. While browning sauce is generally native to Europe and nearby countries, it has its own counterparts in ...

The ever popular fruit juice that is pineapple is often sold either in pureed form or entirely on its own as a standalone drink, primarily sweetened so as to present a distinctly fruity and slightly tart flavor that is unmistakable. Often incorporated into cocktails and drinks such as the pina colada or various fruit smoothies, certain home chefs may find ...