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Canned salmon with sesame crackers on top

Cara J Suppa

What's That White Stuff On Canned Salmon? Find Out If It's Safe And What It Means For Your Meal

Opening a can of salmon to find a bunch of strange white stuff on the meat can be disconcerting. We went to the experts to explain what it is and if it's safe.

By Cara J Suppa

A deli counter with various processed meats

Shantella Huddleston

What Are The Least-Processed Meats You Can Buy At The Deli?

Processed foods may taste delicious, but they also carry health risks. This includes processed meats - but are some deli meats less processed than others?

By Shantella Huddleston

Jennifer M. McNeill

Silken Vs Firm Tofu: What Kind Has The Most Protein?

Not all tofu is created equal. If you're turning to it to add more protein to your diet, this is the one you should be using, according to an expert.

By Jennifer M. McNeill

Wendy's chili, hamburger, fries, nuggets, and a Frosty

Cara J Suppa

What Really Makes Wendy's Chili Taste So Good? One Ingredient Stands Out

Wendy's' chili is renouned for being better than it should be considering it uses leftover patties. That's thanks, in part, to this one special ingredient.

By Cara J Suppa

Wooden crates full of assorted vegetables and plant life

Sadie Stringer

Why Are Vegetables Harder To Classify Than Fruits?

The way we classify fruits overlaps with foods we perceive as vegetables, making the entire system even more difficult to define and navigate.

By Sadie Stringer

Green peas canned isolated on white background.,

Jennifer M. McNeill

Are Canned Peas A Good Source Of Protein?

Canned peas may get a bit of a bad rap as not being as delicious or nutritious as fresh or frozen, but that doesn't mean you should write them off.

By Jennifer M. McNeill

Two smoothies, one oatmeal and one berry, sit side by side on a table

Cami Cox

Is Greek Yogurt Or Protein Powder A Better Option For Your Breakfast Smoothie?

One of the best ways to make your smoothie breakfast-worthy is to add protein, but is it better to add Greek yogurt or your favorite protein powder?

By Cami Cox

Nutritious foods in bowls and across a table, including fresh vegetables, salmon, peanuts, fruits, seeds, and eggs

Katie Moore

Add Extra Protein To Nearly Every Meal With A Simple Ingredient

If you've been struggling to hit your protein goals, you just have to add some beans to your meals for that boost you need.

By Katie Moore

A slice of layer cake with strawberries on top in front of the whole cake.

Jennifer Waldera

Why Bread Flour Isn't Ideal For Cakes

There are specific types of flour that one should use when baking a cake, and bread flour is definitely not one of them. Here's what you need to know.

By Jennifer Waldera

olive oil being poured into a small glass on a granite counter next to rosemary and green olives

Sean Pagnotti

Is It Really A Good Idea To Drink Olive Oil?

There are plenty of people out there making some wild claims about drinking olive oil on an empty stomach, but do those claims hold their weight?

By Sean Pagnotti

An overflowing wooden scoop of uncooked basmati rice sits on a gray countertop

Molly Wilson

Basmati Vs Jasmine Rice: What's The Difference?

Basmati and jasmine rice may share a similar look, but the two have different qualities and applications. Here's everything to know about both.

By Molly Wilson

Two McDonald's cheeseburgers in wrappers with fries

Cara J Suppa

Can You Reheat A McDonald's Burger In The Wrapper?

If you don't eat your McDonald's cheeseburger right away, is it wise to microwave it inside the wrapper later on? The answer is surprisingly complex.

By Cara J Suppa

McDonald's McNuggets with their box behind them on a wooden table

Jordyn Stone

What Cuts Of Chicken Are Used In Fast Food Nuggets?

Fast food chicken nuggets are as delicious as they are mysterious. Uniform, soft, kinda squishy, what actually goes into them? Well, chicken -- mostly.

By Jordyn Stone

A farmer woman holding a handful of fresh chicken eggs

Jordyn Stone

How To Properly Store Farm Fresh Eggs

If you've got chickens in your backyard or happen to love buying farm-fresh eggs from your local farmers market, you need to know how to store fresh eggs.

By Jordyn Stone

Closeup of a cluster of brightly colored maraschino cherries

Cami Cox

Do Maraschino Cherries Contain Red Dye?

Whenever a product looks particularly neon in color, as Maraschino cherries often do, it's safe to assume there is some sort of dye at hand.

By Cami Cox

a hot dog in a bun with mustard and a tiny American flag on a plate

Shantella Huddleston

The Key Difference Between Hot Dogs And Bologna

Hot Dogs and Bologna are both lumped into the same category of processed meats, and that's because there's only one key difference between them.

By Shantella Huddleston

Paige Novak-Goberville

Here's What Makes Kosher Salt Different From Sea Salt (And The Right Way To Use Both)

You might think that all kinds of salt are the same, but that couldn't be further from the truth. We spoke to a chef who told us the differences.

By Paige Novak-Goberville

Scrambled eggs are on a white plate and are garnished with arugula.

Jennifer Waldera

What To Expect With The Future Of Vegan Egg Alternatives

While there are some solid dupes already, the future of vegan egg substitutes is bright with scientists getting closer and closer to the real deal.

By Jennifer Waldera

An array of Bailey's chocolates are covered with gold wrappers and sit in front of a Bailey's truffle box

Shaun Melady

Can Alcohol-Filled Chocolates Actually Get You Drunk?

Sure, alcohol-filled chocolates do contain real, genuine alcohol, and yes, they will affect your BAC, but can you actually get tipsy off of them?

By Shaun Melady

Lili Kim

The Fruity Addition That Adds A New Flavor Component To BBQ Sauce

If you prefer your barbecue sauce on the sweeter side, you may want to try combining sauce with this particular type of jam.

By Lili Kim

wooden bowl of mustard sauce with seeds on the wooden countertop

Amara Michelle

Does Mustard Go Bad?

Despite its usefulness, mustard isn't the kind of condiment that gets used up quickly. But does it stay fresh indefinitely when refrigerated, or does it go bad?

By Amara Michelle

Two rows of white bread and whole wheat bread on a counter next to a white cloth

Sean Pagnotti

What Really Makes White And Wheat Bread Different

There's more to the difference between white and wheat bread than their appearance. The scientific distinction is in their profiles and nutritious benefits.

By Sean Pagnotti

A man in an apron standing over the stovetop, pouring alcohol into his cooking

Jordyn Stone

Does Alcohol Actually Burn Off During Cooking?

There is an assumption that alcohol burns off during the cooking process. But, there are factors to consider when understanding alcohol evaporation in cooking.

By Jordyn Stone

Lili Kim

The Juicy Reason To Reheat Meat In Aluminum Foil

If you are thinking about reheating some meat, you may want to get out some aluminum foil first. Here's what to know about cooking leftovers in foil.

By Lili Kim

Jennifer M. McNeill

Kale Vs. Kalettes: What's The Difference?

You may not have heard of kalettes yet, but they're kale's younger (and oh-so delicious) sibling. Here are all the differences between the two veg.

By Jennifer M. McNeill

Top view of a bowl of greek yogurt on a checkered cloth, surrounded by blueberries and wheat

Jordyn Stone

Never Break One Cookware Rule When Cooking With Greek Yogurt

If you're using an aluminum pan and cooking with Greek yogurt, you're making a big mistake and here's why: Greek yogurt is much more acidic than you think.

By Jordyn Stone

Bars of white and milk chocolate on a white wooden board

Adam Raphael

What Really Sets White And Milk Chocolate Apart

From a sensory POV, it's easy to tell the difference between white and milk chocolate, but there's actually a whole lot of science that sets the two apart.

By Adam Raphael