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comment What are some vegan thickeners for beverages?
Thanks for the advice. I eat chia often mixed into drinks, but they don't completely dissolve into a smooth consistency. I'm looking for something smoother. I'm experimenting with guar gum now.
May
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comment Do flax seeds lose any of their nutritional benefits if cooked?
Yes, I make that myself. I often drink it with lime, agave and chia after working out. It works for the Tarahumara!
Apr
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revised Do flax seeds lose any of their nutritional benefits if cooked?
the question should be a bit more general ("cooked" vs "in muffins") and a bit more specific ("nutritional benefits" instead of "properties")
Apr
27
comment Could coconut cream be used to create a non-dairy ganache for whipping?
I don't know how well it would whip, but this recipe has a good non-dairy ganache glaze made with soy creamer. I tried it and it tasted great (thekitchn.com/bittersweet-baking-finalist-6-42089)
Apr
27
comment What are some vegan thickeners for beverages?
Yes, the effect I'm looking for can be achieved without much fat, as in the Bolthouse Farms product which is quite low in fat (3.5g per 8oz, much lower that dairy cream). Also I looked at McDonald's shakes ingredients and they have a lot of guar gum as well as carrageenan of cellulose gum. In smoothies, bananas can give the effect, but they wouldn't work for this application because they have flavor. On the other hand peanut butter, which is fatty, contributes more oiliness than smooth thickness like a shake. However emulsifier and stabilizers may be used instead or in additon to thickeners.
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Apr
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comment Does nutritional yeast expire or go bad?
Several sites say 18-24 months, but I haven't seen any reliable sources. Red Star seems to get the nooch they sell from Lesaffre - maybe you can ask them? lesaffrehumancare.com/others/contact.html
Apr
11
comment How can I fortify homemade soy milk?
Thanks. I'm curious about how all those vitamins get added into the beverage and I haven't found many resources on the web about this. I realize that the idea may be flawed from the 'how important' standpoint, but that's why I was trying to clarify the question and make it clear that I'm not asking about how important it is. I know it's better to get vitamins from whole foods, not from pills, powders, fortified foods, etc.
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