Author name: Perfect Sauces

9 Best Almond Butter Substitute Options

With the emergence of nut butter substitutes, traditional peanut butter has been facing some stiff competition. Most of these new spreads claim that they’re more natural and have less sugar; some of them are even organic, raw, or vegan. Almond butter was the precursor of this movement, as the original alternative to peanut butter.  One …

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8 Best Agar-Agar Substitute Options

Agar-agar or simply agar is a plant-based, vegan substitute for gelatin. It’s suitable for use in a wide range of desserts, vegan and non-vegan recipes, beauty products, and medicine. If your recipe calls for gelatin, substituting it with agar-agar is probably the easiest option. But what happens when you need a substitute for agar-agar? The …

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5 Best Applesauce Substitute Options

Modern consumers are increasingly familiar with natural ingredients, paving the way for the emergence of natural sweeteners and substitutes in recipes. Enter applesauce, which has now been upgraded from a healthy snack to a versatile baking ingredient.  The question we get most is for a suitable substitute for applesauce when we have an intolerance, don’t …

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Dukkah-Spiced Tahini Sauce (for Brussels Sprouts or Broccoli)

This tahini sauce for brussels sprouts is also perfect for any brassica or other more bitter vegetable, as the selection of seeds & spices balances out bitterness perfectly. It also makes an excellent tahini pasta sauce, and can be customized regardless of the spices in your pantry. About this recipe Middle Eastern-Inspired: slanting away from …

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6 Best Maple Syrup Substitute Options

With recent studies touting its potential health benefits, maple syrup might just be the pantry staple your kitchen needs. This naturally sweet syrup is well-loved around the world as the perfect topping to warm, fresh-from-the-skillet pancakes. It has a strong flavor that is distinctive and versatile in both savory and sweet dishes.  As a sweetener, …

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6 Best Coconut Vinegar Substitutes & Alternatives

Out of coconut vinegar and don’t have time to shop? Coconut vinegar is a staple ingredient in Asian cuisines, primarily in Southeast Asia and some parts of India. It’s made from the fermented sap of coconut flower nectar, whose natural sugars eventually turn into vinegar. Here are the best coconut vinegar substitutes to turn to …

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