The presence of Chantilly cream on a dessert or topping an indulgent beverage sounds fancy, but it’s just sweetened whipped cream with vanilla. In fact, restaurants could just call it whipped cream, but using the French name for it apparently adds...

Bee pollen is a mixture of honey, wax, flower pollen, and bee secretions that the insects pack into balls and use for food. It is also sometimes called “bee bread.” Apart from protein, fat, and carbohydrates, it has numerous vitamins, minerals...

Bergamot is a citrus fruit that grows in southern Italy and resembles a makrut lime, with similar bumps but a completely different flavor profile. It’s known for giving Earl Grey tea its distinctive flavor and aroma, but it’s now being used in a...

Shoyu is simply the Japanese word for “soy sauce,” but it’s a term that is appearing with increasing frequency on American menus as consumers seek more “authentic” experiences...

Many unique combinations of creamy and tangy ingredients can provide a standout sauce for any operator. In its simplest form, fry sauce is just a combination of ketchup and mayonnaise. Other versions add pickle juice, lemon juice, or vinegar for...