Author name: Ariel Wu

A food additive, commonly used to thicken salad dressings, that is water-soluble and produced by the fermentation of sugar with certain microorganisms

A naturally fulfilling alcohol found in most plants such as fruits and vegetables, widely used as a sugar substitute in sugar-free chewing gums, mints, and other candies

To cut the zest, or the colorful part of the skin that contains oils and provide aroma and flavor, away from the fruit