Nutter Butter is a popular brand of cookie that’s been around for a long time—since the late 1960s. It’s currently owned by Nabisco, a subsidiary of Mondelez International.1,2 It’s one … Read more
Salt is a mineral composed mostly of sodium chloride (NaCl), a chemical belonging to a larger category of salts. The mineral is essential for life in general and contributes to … Read more
The graham cracker is a sweet cracker made with graham flour that’s known for having a slight cinnamon flavor.1 It’s been around since the early 1880s and is now produced … Read more
Pickles or pickled cucumbers are cucumbers that have been pickled in vinegar, brine or other solutions where they’re allowed to ferment for a period of time. The process results in … Read more
SunChips is a brand of rippled, fried, multigrain, chips produced and launched by Frito-Lay in the early 90s.1 So, the chips have been around for quite some time. For this … Read more
Vegetable chips aka veggie chips are crisps or chips made with vegetables.1,2 Any number of root vegetables or leafy vegetables may be used, but “vegetable chip” and “veggie chip” usually … Read more
Soy is one of the most versatile food products and can be used in a wide range of commercial applications. Soy and its derivatives are among the most common ingredients … Read more
Ranch is a type of salad dressing or seasoning. As a seasoning, it’s a mix of different substances and not a seasoning or flavoring in and of itself. The term … Read more
White chocolate is a popular confection made with cocoa butter, sugar, and milk. What sets it apart is that it doesn’t contain any cocoa solids (or what’s commercially known as … Read more
Tapioca is a common ingredient that you’ve no doubt run across when scanning labels. A lot of folks are unaware of how it’s derived and want to know if any … Read more