These pairs of products people often confuse with each other. Some pairs of products can be confusing.
There is a sense of humor in nature, but how to explain these similar products .
Ukraine ,Ukraingate , 9 , February , 2022 | Health
Zira and cumin
Both spices are similar to twins, but have completely different tastes and smells. Zira (cumin) smells stronger, it is larger and lighter, it is added to various oriental dishes. Cumin is smaller, darker, it is used to flavor sausage, bread, even brew kvass, beer and vodka.
Cinnamon and cassia
These spices are related. Both tubes are dried bark of different trees. Cinnamon is cut from young stems, twisted in 6-10 layers. Due to its fragility, it is often sold ground. The taste is mild, warming. Cassia is cut from an adult tree, the bark of which is dense, it is twisted on one side. Such sticks are difficult to break with your hands, they are well preserved. The taste is burning and spicy.
Cilantro and parsley
They are very similar to each other. If you look closely, cilantro leaves are smaller, more rounded, the smell is sharp, spicy. Parsley is more popular in Europe and Ukraine, and its “sister” in the south and east. Add the plant to salads, soups, meat dishes.
Salmon and trout
Fish belong to the salmon family, but salmon fillets (also known as Atlantic salmon) are lighter and fatter. In trout, the meat is dense, deep red, the fat layers are smaller. Unlike salmon, trout can be river trout. Both fish are good because of their high content of omega-3 fatty acids.
Oysters and mussels
Mollusk relatives are very popular in maritime countries. Oysters have large, oblong shells, fleshy pulp inside. Mussels are dark, with small wings. And they have a leg with which they can move underwater. Pearls can be found in shells, in oysters this probability is higher.
Tomato and tomato
We use these words as equivalents, but biologists disagree with us. Tomato is actually a plant, and tomato is the name of a fruit that we add to salads and sauces.
Blueberries and blueberries
Many people call blueberries all blue-blue berries. Blueberry (also known as gonobobel) is a berry with a blue-white plaque and light flesh. It lasts a long time, tastes sweet, without a characteristic odor. Blueberries are smaller, the pulp is blue-purple. The skin bursts easily, the juice is strongly colored, so it is used as a natural dye. The taste is not so bright.
Soy and chickpeas
Both products are members of the legume family. They are similar in appearance, but differ greatly in taste. Soy has no taste, it is used as a meat substitute. Chickpeas have a pleasant nutty aftertaste. It can be used instead of peas or beans.
Muesli and granola
The composition is the same: nuts, dried fruits, oatmeal, seeds. There is only one difference – muesli is eaten raw, soaked in cold or hot milk. Granola is sold baked with sweeteners. Eat it dry or pour cold liquid.
Rice and bulgur
In the finished dish, these cereals are similar in appearance and taste. But rice is the grain of the plant of the same name. Bulgur is made artificially from dried wheat. It has more protein, fiber, and rice – folic acid.
Source : Ukrgate
