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Food Guides, Taste Teststapioca

What Does Tapioca Taste Like?

What does tapioca taste like? Well, nothing. This is what many people have said about the popular snack base. However, nothing can’t possibly be right. If it can be tasted, it can’t be nothing. What Does Tapioca Taste Like? Tapioca tastes bland. It does not taste like anything that you can compare it to. There are no distinct flavors to point out in tapioca, it just tastes plain, as though it requires other things to make it something. This is one of the points in favor of tapioca; it is like plain dough waiting for flavor to make it into…

By Luong Tan

Food Guides, Taste Testsenchilada, sauce, spice

Is Enchilada Sauce Spicy and Bitter?

This delicious Mexican sauce has since acquired a reputation for its versatility in the kitchen. It can be used as a base for chile beans, used to garnish steamed vegetables, and be put over your crunchies like enchiladas, tortillas, tacos tamales, and nachos. The fact that it can be prepared quickly at home, crowns it all. Because Mexico is known for spicy cuisines, it is a no-brainer that you’d want to know if enchilada sauce is spicy. Enchilada sauce can and cannot be spicy, its spiciness ranges on a continuum from mildly spicy to heavy-breathing spicy. Is enchilada sauce spicy?…

What Does Duck Breast and Fat Taste Like? Like Goose or Chicken?

By Luong Tan

Chicken Guides, Taste Testschicken, duck breast, goose

What Does Duck Breast and Fat Taste Like? Like Goose or Chicken?

I guess it’s easier to think that all the birds taste the same – chicken, goose, turkey, and even duck. What do you think duck breast would taste like? What if it’s not similar to the birds you’re already familiar with? They may not taste the same, but there are probably some similarities, who knows? We do! This article discusses all things duck, what they taste like, look like, feel like and their health benefits too. If you’ve ever tasted duck, then you probably know all this already. Otherwise, this one’s for you. What Does Duck Breast Taste Like? Duck…

By Johny

Food Guides, Taste Testsfrog legs

What Do Frog Legs Taste Like?

When you hear the term ‘frog legs” you might be picturing slimy green skin that is in no way edible. However, that mental picture is far from the truth as frog legs are simply a delight to eat. Although, it is not out of place to wonder what frog legs might taste like and also if people eat them. Frog legs contain nutrients such as Vitamin A, protein, healthy fats like Omega 3 fatty acids, and proteins. With all these listed benefits, frog legs do not disappoint the taste buds as well. What Do Frog Legs Taste Like? Frog legs…

By Johny

Taste Testspeking duck

What Does Peking Duck Taste Like?

With duck tagged as a meaty delicacy, Peking duck, a popular variety also tops the list by being a very tasty meal. It is a dish that is renowned for its crispy skin and equally succulent meat underneath that is tender as well as moist, the Peking duck is also remembered because of what it tastes like. As a result of its popularity, it is present in the menu of many restaurants with its signature taste causing people to create different versions of it in the comfort of their homes. You might want to try out the Peking duck for…

By Johny

Seafood Guides, Taste Testsseahorses

What Do Seahorses Taste Like?

When exploring Chinese cuisine, seeing seahorses on the menu would not be a new thing. It is a dish that is rarely served in other areas of the world but is sought-after street food in China, some might say because of what it tastes like. Others, because of its sketchy medicinal purposes. In contrast to the vast options of fishes and aquatic animals, eating seahorses are not as popular generally and is often limited to a specific market. Despite this, you might wonder what seahorses taste like and if it is as delicious as other seafood or just another overhyped…

Chili Garlic Sauce Vs Sriracha – The Main Difference

By Luong Tan

Taste Testschili garlic sauce, sricacha

Chili Garlic Sauce Vs Sriracha – The Main Difference

Sriracha has solidified its place as one of the most commonly known hot sauces used around the world. Before now, you’ve probably been hearing how much of a substitute chili garlic sauce is for sriracha. Even though these two can be easily alternated for one another and have similar looks, they are not exactly the same. Some things really set them apart, some of which you may have noticed but didn’t exactly pay any attention to. From their individual tastes to their texture and, even their respective manufacturing process, there are prominent differences between these two. Little wonder why the…

What Is Gamey Meat? : Tips for Removing Gamey Taste from Meat

By Luong Tan

Taste Testsgamey, Meat

What Is Gamey Meat? : Tips for Removing Gamey Taste from Meat

Every true meat lover can tell there is a difference between gamey meat and the regular farm-raised meat most people are familiar with. But you might not be familiar with that difference, and that’s okay. You may be looking to try out some new recipes with gamey meat, and you are wondering what to expect. If so, then this article is for you. Even if you’ve never heard of gamey meat before, do stick around. Here, we cover some things you should know about gamey meats. We talk about the texture, taste, and how to get rid of the “gamey”…

By Johny

Food Guides, Taste Testssea urchin

What Does Sea Urchin Taste Like?

Perhaps one of the best examples of “do not judge a book by its cover”, sea urchins with their spine-covered bodies have moved from being a Japanese staple to being sought after around the world by seafood lovers in the regions where they can be found. Albeit this, most will disagree as to whether having sea urchins improves the seafood palette or whether they taste exactly how they look; weird and better left alone. Like most seafood, judging what a sea urchin tastes like goes just beyond the taste itself; the freshness and texture have to be taken into consideration…

What does Canada Goose Taste Like? [Best Ways to Prepare]

By Johny

Taste Testscanada goose, chicken, Fish, turkey

What does Canada Goose Taste Like? [Best Ways to Prepare]

We’re leaving boring foods behind and embracing rich and diverse meals this year. If you’re one to prefer a traditional chicken or turkey as your source of protein, it may be time to spice it up with a new bird – goose. The goose is a female waterfowl; with the male bird known as a gander. Canada goose is not the most popular bird one would find on the dinner table, but it is a staple in some other parts of the world. Although geese have been hunted as wild birds for decades, there are species domesticated specifically for poultry…

By Luong Tan

Taste Testsartichoke hearts, taste

What Do Artichoke Hearts Taste Like?

Despite its fast-rising popularity in the US, a lot about this atypical-looking vegetable remains a mystery to many, from how it looks to its taste. Although quite peculiar-looking, artichoke petals and hearts have neither a unique nor uncommon flavor. So, what do artichoke hearts taste like? Generally, raw artichoke petals have an earthy tone to their flavor, while raw artichoke hearts taste sweet and slightly bitter like asparagus or celery. The flavor, texture, and even the color of artichoke largely depend on whether it is raw or cooked and the method used to cook it. In this post, we will…

By Luong Tan

Food Guides, Taste Testsfood coloring

Does Food Coloring Have A Taste?

Asides from color, have you ever wondered if food coloring adds anything extra to your food? For instance, have you ever wondered if food coloring has a taste? Do you wonder if it adds any kind of flavor – whether good or bad – to your food? If you haven’t, now would be a good time to start. Depending on what you use food coloring for and how much of it you use, you may or may not have noticed a taste. Want to know for sure? Keep reading this article as we explore the additional effects of food coloring…