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The flavor is the instruction

Use it with intention.

Season, finish, rim or stir in. Start light, build by taste, and add near the end when you want the flavor to stay bright.

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Ways to use it

A simple kitchen system.

Choose the moment that fits what you are making.

01

Season

Use cooking sugars before heat for chicken, pork, seafood, vegetables and glazes.

02

Finish

Add a small final sprinkle after cooking when you want aroma, color and texture to stay bright.

03

Rim

Use sweet sugars on glass rims for lemonade, tea, mocktails, cocktails and sparkling drinks.

04

Fold in

Stir into fruit, yogurt, oatmeal, whipped cream, frostings, batters and dessert toppings.

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Professional starting points.

Base methods for cooking, drinks, fruit and finishing.

Start light, then build. Specialty sugars bring sweetness plus flavor, so small amounts go further than plain sugar.

For meats and seafood, use safe cooking temperatures and avoid heavy direct heat once sugar is exposed.

For drinks and desserts, add near the end when you want the fruit and spice notes to stay clean.

Strawberry Pineapple Ember

Strawberry Pineapple Ember Chicken

Amount
1-2 teaspoons per pound, then a light finishing sprinkle
Timing
Before cooking and again near the final stage
  1. Lightly coat chicken with oil.
  2. Season before cooking.
  3. Cook using your preferred safe cooking method.
  4. During the final stage, add a light second sprinkle or use it in a glaze.

Strawberry Pineapple Ember

Strawberry Pineapple Ember Wings

Amount
A light, even coating
Timing
Before cooking or stirred into a glaze
  1. Pat wings dry and add your preferred base seasoning.
  2. Add a light layer of Strawberry Pineapple Ember.
  3. Cook using your preferred safe method.
  4. Finish with a small glaze or final sprinkle for more fruit and smoke.

Strawberry Pineapple Ember

Ember Sweet Potatoes

Amount
A light sprinkle to taste
Timing
Before roasting and again after cooking if desired
  1. Cut sweet potatoes into wedges or cubes.
  2. Toss with oil and a small amount of sugar.
  3. Roast or grill using your preferred method.
  4. Finish lightly so the strawberry, pineapple and pepper stay visible.

Mango Sugar

Mango Drink Rim

Amount
1-2 tablespoons for the rim
Timing
Before filling the glass
  1. Moisten the glass rim.
  2. Pour Mango Sugar onto a plate.
  3. Press the glass into the sugar.
  4. Fill with lemonade, tea, a mocktail or another preferred drink.

Mango Sugar

Mango Lemonade

Amount
Start with 1 teaspoon per glass
Timing
Stir in before serving
  1. Pour lemonade or iced tea over ice.
  2. Stir in Mango Sugar until dissolved.
  3. Taste and adjust lightly.
  4. Finish the rim with a little extra sugar if desired.

Mango Sugar

Mango Yogurt Bowl

Amount
A small finishing sprinkle
Timing
Right before serving
  1. Spoon yogurt into a bowl.
  2. Add fruit, granola or nuts if desired.
  3. Sprinkle Mango Sugar over the top.
  4. Let it sit briefly for a glossy fruit-forward finish.

Strawberry Vanilla Sugar

Strawberry Vanilla Fruit

Amount
A light sprinkle
Timing
A few minutes before serving
  1. Slice strawberries or other fruit.
  2. Add a light sprinkle.
  3. Let it sit briefly.
  4. Serve once the fruit looks glossy and fragrant.

Strawberry Vanilla Sugar

Strawberry Vanilla Coffee

Amount
Start with 1 teaspoon
Timing
Stir into hot coffee or cold foam
  1. Brew coffee or prepare cold brew.
  2. Stir in Strawberry Vanilla Sugar to taste.
  3. Add milk, cream or cold foam if desired.
  4. Finish with a tiny sprinkle on top.

Strawberry Vanilla Sugar

Strawberry Vanilla Toast

Amount
A light dusting
Timing
After buttering toast
  1. Toast bread to your preferred texture.
  2. Spread with butter, cream cheese or nut butter.
  3. Dust lightly with Strawberry Vanilla Sugar.
  4. Serve while warm.

Cherry Maple Smoke

Cherry Maple Smoke Pork

Amount
1-2 teaspoons per pound or to taste
Timing
Before cooking or as a finishing layer
  1. Use with your normal seasoning approach.
  2. Add a light layer before cooking.
  3. Use a second small amount in a glaze or finishing sprinkle.
  4. Pair with pork, ribs, chicken or roasted vegetables.

Cherry Maple Smoke

Cherry Maple Smoke Salmon

Amount
A restrained sprinkle
Timing
Before cooking or as a finishing accent
  1. Pat salmon dry and season normally.
  2. Add a restrained layer of Cherry Maple Smoke.
  3. Cook using your preferred safe method.
  4. Finish with a tiny amount if you want more smoky-sweet aroma.

Cherry Maple Smoke

Cherry Maple BBQ Glaze

Amount
To taste in your glaze base
Timing
Near the finishing stage
  1. Start with your preferred BBQ or pan glaze base.
  2. Stir in Cherry Maple Smoke a little at a time.
  3. Brush on near the end of cooking.
  4. Let it set briefly before serving.
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