Baby Leeks
Baby Leeks - pronounced 'BAY-bee leeks' are pencil-thin vegetables and have a sweet, yet complex onion flavor and a crisp texture. Belonging to the Allium family, it's related to onions, garlic, and shallots.
They are harvested early in their growth cycle, resulting in a delicate texture and a milder, sweeter flavor compared to the fully grown leeks.
Location : Vegetable Section
Bacon
Bacon is a type of meat that comes from pigs. It's made by curing pork belly with salt and sometimes other spices. Bacon is known for its salty and smoky flavor, and it's often used in cooking to add deliciousness to dishes.
Whether you're frying it up, cooking it in the oven, grilling it on the barbecue, adding it to salads, or wrapping it around other foods for a tasty twist, bacon is a versatile and delicious addition to any meal.
Location : Meat And Poultry Aisle
Baking Powder
Baking powder is a leavening agent used in baking to make doughs and batters rise. It belongs to the chemical leavening agent family. It's used to help baked goods rise and become fluffy.
It's commonly used in cakes, cookies, muffins, and pancakes to create light and airy textures.
Location : Baking Supplies Aisle
Baking Soda
Baking Soda is also known as sodium bicarbonate and bicarbonate of soda. Its a leavening agent used in many baked goods, such as cookies, cakes and muffins.
You can store baking soda unopened, at room temperature for up to 18 months.
Location : Flours & Meals
Banana Peppers
Banana peppers are a type of chili pepper. They get their name from their long, curved shape and yellow color, which resemble a banana.
They are mild to moderately spicy, depending on the specific variety, and are part of the Capsicum annuum species, the same family that includes bell peppers and jalapenos.
Location : Vegetable Section
Bay Leaf
Bay leaves are oval in shape, measuring about 2 inches to 4 inches in length and tapered to a slender point. These short stemmed, dark green leaves are smooth with a glossy sheen and have a light green underside.
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Bear
Bear meat, prized for its rich, gamey flavor, offers a unique culinary experience. From hearty stews to tender roasts, it's a versatile ingredient that adds depth to dishes with its robust taste and tender texture.
Location : Specialty Meat
Bicarbonate Of Soda
Bicarbonate of Soda is also known as sodium bicarbonate and baking soda. It's a leavening agent used in many baked goods, such as cookies, cakes and muffins.
You can store Bi-carb of soda, unopened, at room temperature for up to 18 months.
Location : Flours & Meals
Black Pepper
Black pepper, pronounced 'blak PEH-per', is made from peppercorns that are dried and then ground into a fine powder. It's one of the most commonly used spices, known for its sharp, slightly spicy flavor that adds both heat and depth to nearly any dish.
Black pepper is often used to season meats, soups, and stews, as well as a finishing touch on vegetables and eggs.
Location : Spice Aisle
Black Peppercorns
Black Peppercorns are harvested in the unripe, green state and left to dry for up to 2 weeks. As they dry, they shrivel and turn dark brown or black.
Black, white and green peppercorns come from the same plant; the differences are in the maturity of the berries at the time of harvest.
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Tips and Hacks
To make sure your eggs are fresh and safe to eat, use a simple water test. Submerge your egg in a bowl of water: fresh eggs will sink to the bottom, while older, less fresh eggs float. This easy hack helps you determine quickly an egg's freshness before use.
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