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What's Really In Your Halloween Candy?

KaTom unwraps common Halloween candy ingredients so you can snack responsibly. Find out what the back of the candy wrapper really means here.

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A Deep Dive into Sweet Sorghum

Learn more about the sorghum industry, sorghum's role as a sugar alternative, and how it is turned into sorghum syrup.

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Sushi's Modern Style

Learn about sushi's past and present, from its origins to the emergence of conveyor belt sushi restaurants like Kura Revolving Sushi Bar.

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The Pan Am Experience

You can relive the magical days of luxury air travel with the Pan Am Experience. Learn more about Air Hollywood's unique event.

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Moscow Mules & Copper Mugs

Moscow Mules added to the popularity of vodka and copper mugs in America. Learn about the cocktail and its classic presentation here.

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Non-dairy Milk Alternatives

Pour some knowledge on your cereal with the KaTom's guide to the differences of some of the many plant-based milk substitutes.

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History of Sweet Tea

Learn more about tea in America, including the history of sweet tea and why iced tea is sweeter in Southern states, on the KaTom blog.

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5 Vegetarian Concepts We Love

These 5 vegetarian concepts are fresh, earth-friendly concepts we love. Learn more about them in this KaTom piece.

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Hungry for Content? Listen to The Vollrath Feed

The Vollrath Feed hosted by Chef Rich Rupp spotlights foodservice stories. Learn more about Vollrath's new podcast with KaTom!

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The Restaurant Industry's New Normal

We compiled recommendations on how to reopen a restaurant after a coronavirus shutdown to help you get your operation running again.

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Vegetables 101

What is a vegetable? Learn about the different types and plan your plate portions as KaTom answers this question.

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The Human Behind the Mask

Photographer Lindsay Kreighbaum documented California essential foodservice workers and the food & beverage industry during COVID-19.

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11 Different Types of Salt

Check out KaTom's guide detailing the characteristics, flavors, and uses of the different types of salts commonly used in the kitchen .

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Contactless Delivery

Not sure how contactless delivery works? Check out KaTom's guide for more on how your restaurant can offer this new method of food delivery.

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Our 2020 Pizza Report

During the pandemic, pizza chains scrambled to keep up with demand, delivery competition, and ingredient shortages.

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Semolina Flour Uses, Benefits, and Substitutes

Semolina is a wheat flour used in pasta and other foods worldwide. Learn about its uses, benefits, and gluten-free substitutes.

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Jam, Jelly, and Other Fruit Spreads

Sugar content, pectin, fruit, juices, heat – I just want to know what to put on my toast! KaTom breaks down jam versus jelly and more here.

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Where Did Hamburgers Originate?

Join KaTom as we explore the origin and fabled history of hamburgers. Is this traditional American favorite really American at all?

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Plant Butter

You've heard of butter and margarine, but what is plant butter? Learn the difference and if one is healthier than the others at KaTom.com.

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Your Basic Guide to Pumpkin Spice

What is pumpkin spice, anyway? Learn what's really in this fall flavor and how to make your own pumpkin spice latte with KaTom's guide.

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Types of Apples

Why are apples so diverse? Go way beyond McIntosh and Granny Smith with KaTom's guide to the types of apples available today.

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National Sandwich Day

Sit down with KaTom as we take a bite of some of the wildest and most popular sandwiches we could find for National Sandwich Day.

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Traditional Southern Cooking Styles

Explore the various cuisine of the South with KaTom's guide to traditional southern cuisine, from soul food to lowcountry.

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5 Mother Sauces from French Cuisine

French cuisine includes five mother sauces, which are essential to making many famous dishes and can work as bases for various other sauces.