Sprinkles are very small pieces of confectionery. They are used as a decoration or to add texture to desserts such as brownies, cookies, cupcakes, doughnuts or ice cream. Sprinkles are made of sugar, corn syrup, cornstarch, shortening, food-grade wax, and artificial coloring and flavoring. In the UK, sprinkles are known as “hundreds-and-thousands.” Another UK variant … Read more
Scallop is a common name that is primarily applied to any one of numerous species of saltwater clams or marine bivalve mollusks in the taxonomic family Pectinidae, the scallops. The family name “Pectinidae”, comes from the Latin pecten meaning comb, in reference to a comb-like structure of the shell which is situated next to the … Read more
Nestlé S.A. is a Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate corporation . It is the largest food company in the world, measured by revenue and other metrics. It is headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, and operates factories in more than 80 countries. Nestlé currently has over 2000 brands with a wide range of products including … Read more
Chewing gum is a soft, cohesive substance designed in order to be chewed without being swallowed. Modern chewing gum is composed of gum base, sweeteners, softeners/plasticizers, flavors, colors, and, typically, a hard or powdered polyol coating. Its texture is reminiscent of rubber because of the physical-chemical properties of its polymer, plasticizer, and resin components, which … Read more
A cracker is a flat, dry baked food typically made with flour. In American English, the name “cracker” usually refers to savory or salty flat biscuits, whereas the term “cookie” is used for sweet items. Crackers are also generally made differently: crackers are made by layering dough, while cookies, besides the addition of sugar, usually … Read more
Milka is a brand of chocolate confection. The brand’s symbol is a purple cow with a bell around her neck, usually in an Alpine meadow. Milka has been the first company to produce and sell not only milk chocolate but also chocolate bars. On November 17, 1825, Swiss chocolatier Philippe Suchard established a pâtisserie in … Read more
Cheeseburger is a hamburger topped with cheese. While the inspiration for the hamburger did come from Hamburg, the sandwich concept was invented much later. In the 18th century, beef from German Hamburg cows was minced and combined with garlic, onions, salt and pepper, then formed into patties (without bread or a bun) to make Hamburg … Read more
Spaghetti is a long, thin, solid, cylindrical noodle pasta. It is a staple food of traditional Italian cuisine. Like other pasta, spaghetti is made of milled wheat and water and sometimes enriched with vitamins and minerals. Italian spaghetti is typically made from durum wheat semolina. Originally, spaghetti was notably long, but shorter lengths gained in … Read more
Mussel is the common term for members of several families of freshwater and marine bivalve mollusks. They belong to the marine family Mytilidae and to the freshwater family Unionidae. Worldwide in distribution, they are most common in cool seas. Freshwater mussels, also known as naiads, include about 1,000 known species inhabiting streams, lakes, and ponds … Read more