#brand-comparison

#brand-comparison

The Redditor who pointed out that Hostess uses different ingredients when making Ding Dongs now wasn't wrong. An old box from 1967 shows that Ding Dongs used to be made from sugar, shortening, flour, water, cocoa, chocolate, nonfat dry milk, corn syrup, eggs, leavening, salt, starch, lecithin, mono and diglycerides, gelatin, and flavor. So that's 16 ingredients total. Modern Ding Dongs

When doing my research, I ended up going down the biggest rabbit hole of cocoa information I could ever have imagined. For instance, many cocoa powders have been alkalized, which means that they've been treated with potassium carbonate. This allows for changes to be made in acidity level, color, and flavor. And there is more than one alkalization process that can be done, which adds another level to the cocoa processing.

Peas actually do have a lot going for them. They really do, I promise. They're rich in essential nutrients, support healthy digestion thanks to their natural fiber content, and are a great source of plant-based protein. Thanks to canned peas, you can also enjoy them all year-round-not just in their peak season during spring and summer. The challenge is simply to find the right canned pea brands. The wrong ones are sure to deepen the pea hatred even more.

Just like in a fully electric vehicle, the battery in a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) loses its capacity to hold a charge over time. A new study shows which PHEV batteries stay healthy the longestand which degrade more quickly. This matters a whole lot, because EV batteries are expensive. If a PHEV's pack is defective, it may be uneconomical to repair and could potentially even render the vehicle a write-off.

The team analysed 15,644 smartphones from 14 popular brands, including Apple, Samsung, Nokia, and Huawei. And their results might raise alarm bells if you were thinking of splashing out on a new iPhone or a Samsung handset. 'Smartphone brands differ a fair bit when it comes to chances of developing a fault over the first few years,' Which? explained. 'And it might surprise you to see where the most popular brands, Samsung and Apple, are placed.'

As the leaves turn golden, autumn 2025 brings with it not only cosy jumpers and pumpkin spice lattes, but also a return to soft, voluminous hair. Extensions are at the heart of this seasonal transformation, offering an effortless way to add body, length, and drama. We've tested and researched ten of the most popular clip-in hair extension brands available in the UK, comparing quality, price, delivery, and overall wearability.

N!CK's version of cookie dough ice cream sank to the bottom of the ranking for its lack of flavor and dry, rubbery cookie dough pieces.

Kind dark chocolate nuts and sea salt bars provide a distinct peanut butter and chocolate flavor with prominent peanuts, while Kirkland Signature nut bars offer a beautifully nutty experience.