5 National Food & Beverage Holidays to Celebrate this April

April 11th – National Cheese Fondue Day

Looking for an excuse to treat yourself to a mouthwatering pool of dunk-worthy cheese? Well, this is your chance to dig into some of that ooey-gooey cheesy goodness! So, grab some bread, potatoes, vegetables, and whatever else fits your fancy – and start dipping away!

But what keeps the cheese that melty consistency? The secret ingredient is sodium citrate – which is an emulsifying salt. It’s the key chemical for creating that smooth, homogeneous texture we all know and love!

April 15th – National Glazed Ham Day

There’s nothing more delectable than a ham that has the perfect glaze – and this day’s the day to celebrate that! Sink your teeth into one of these flavorful masterpieces of sweet and savory deliciousness! This national holiday is a fantastic opportunity to make one fresh for a family feast!

Wondering what to use when curing your ham? Sodium erythorbate is often used as a key ingredient to a wet brine or dry rub cure. By adding this substance to your recipe, you can speed up the curing process and enhance the color of your ham!

April 19th – National Garlic Day

Ahh Garlic! It’s the ultimate flavor enhancing cheat code to any savory meal! Celebrate this holiday by devouring your favorite garlic-loaded dishes -- like roasted garlic mashed potatoes, garlicky spaghetti, or classic garlic bread. Don’t forget to bring along some mints for after your celebration!

Looking to keep that garlic bread from going moldy so soon? Consider adding a key preservative – potassium sorbate. This white salt is soluble in water, making it an easy additive when prepping your dough. That way, the flavorful fun can last way past April 19th!

April 22nd – National Jellybean Day

Nothing says springtime like these colorful bean-shaped candies! Jellybeans have been around for over a century — and it’s no wonder why! Food-fanatics of all ages can’t resist the jelly-like texture of this sweet treat. So, take some time to dedicate a handful of vibrant-sugary goodness to this national holiday!

Looking to celebrate by making a batch from scratch? You may want to start by purchasing a lot of sugar! A typical jellybean is made up of about 70-80% of sugar – making this the perfect satisfaction for your sweet tooth!

April 30th – National Bubble Tea

This dessert-based beverage has been gaining popularity since it was created nearly four decades ago in Taiwan. Since it has become a modern-day sensation, it was granted its very own national holiday! Available in a variety of flavors, bubble tea is essentially made by mixing tea with milk or creamer and adding tapioca pearls that POP in your mouth as you drink them.

These poppable pearls create a fun addition to a tasty beverage — but how do they get them to stay in the form of a bubble? Sodium alginate is an essential ingredient for achieving that ideal texture and flavor of the tapioca bubbles. This ingredient is used to create a gel that encapsulates the liquid, resulting in that infamous bubble structure.

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