vegetarian seasoning cubes
Description
Vegetarian seasoning cube is an all purpose seasoning condiment used in adding delicious flavors to vegetables or even whole soups and stews. It is widely used in most African and Asian dishes. There would hardly be any true African kitchen without this cube or a semblance. It is usually made with mono sodium glutamate with iodine, soy beans, and vegetable of fat, free from cholesterol.
How to Select
It is available under various brand names. Very popular among all is Maggi seasoning cubes. Just check on the contents and the manufacturing date.
Culinary Uses
· It is used to give flavor to soups and stews.
· It is great for adding a kick to all kinds of sauces and marinades.
· For a quick dip to complement fruit and vegetable sticks, blend sour cream or yogurt with vegetarian seasoning cube, marmalade, and thyme.
· It is a great way of adding stimulating flavor to your salad, especially the liquid seasoning.
How to Store
It can quickly loses its pungency; hence it should be stored, airtight, and no longer than two months.
Health Benefits
· Many people are allergic to this cubes which could result in Headache, feeling nauseated, burning sensation in the throat or back of the neck, chest pain, rashes, or even difficulty with breathing following consumption of items containing mono sodium glutamate. Hence, one has to be careful about it, if allergic.