Brilio.net - Have you ever felt amused by seeing a crowd of ants? Yup, for most people, the presence of these insects is very annoying. Moreover, if it spreads throughout the room, it will make you uncomfortable.
Well, usually ants often appear in areas where there are sweet foods, such as sugar. Even though sugar is stored in a jar that is tightly closed, ants can still surround the sugar. Not just one, but usually ants come in groups. As a result, sugar becomes unhygienic and contaminated.
Many people want to get rid of ants for hygiene reasons. Some people also choose to repel ants using dry bay leaves. Dried bay leaves are cut into several pieces, then placed on the area affected by ants.
However, if you don't like the smell of bay leaves, it turns out there are other, no less practical ways to get rid of ants from sugar jars. This other method was demonstrated by YouTube user @musdha_. In his video upload, this netizen appears to only rely on 1 kitchen ingredient to get rid of ants from his sugar jar.
photo: YouTube/@musdha_
The way to get rid of ants is not to use bay leaves.
Reported by BrilioFood from YouTube @musdha_ on Friday (17/5), at the beginning of the video, the netizen showed his sugar jar which was full of crowds of ants. Knowing this, he added 1 kitchen ingredient, namely cloves, to the sugar jar. Yup, cloves have a strong and sharp aroma that ants don't like.
photo: YouTube/@musdha_
This netizen also put in 3 clove seeds which were placed scattered. After waiting a while, apparently the ants started to come out. But there were still some ants left in the jar. Ants just stay away from cloves.
photo: YouTube/@musdha_
The netizen then moved the cloves to an area where there were hordes of ants. Apparently after waiting some more, the ants finally came out of the sugar jar. Now, after all the ants are out of the jar, you can close the container tightly again.
photo: YouTube/@musdha_
How interested are you in practicing this method at home?
Sugar substitute for cooking.
Replacing sugar in cooking can be a healthy choice and suits various dietary needs. Below are several sugar substitutes that can be used in cooking.
1. Honey.
Taste: naturally sweet with a slight floral taste.
Uses: suitable for cooking and baking. Honey contains more fructose than glucose, making it sweeter than sugar, so use less.
2. Maple syrup.
Taste: sweet with a light caramel taste.
Uses: great for sauces, dressings, and baking. Pure maple syrup contains antioxidants and minerals.
3. Agave syrup.
Taste: sweet with a slight floral taste.
Uses: ideal for drinks, sauces and desserts. Agave syrup is sweeter than sugar and has a lower glycemic index.
4. Stevia.
Taste: very sweet, sometimes with a hint of licorice.
Uses: can be used in drinks, desserts and other dishes. Stevia is a very strong natural, no-calorie sweetener, so use it in small amounts.
5. Coconut sugar.
Taste: sweet with a deep caramel flavor.
Usage: great for baking and everyday cooking. Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index and contains several nutrients such as potassium and iron.
6. Brown rice syrup.
Taste: light sweet with a nutty taste.
Uses: suitable for sauces, drinks and baking. Brown rice syrup has a high glycemic index, so use with caution.
7. Molasses (molasses).
Taste: very sweet with a strong, rich taste.
Use: suitable for gingerbread, cakes and dishes that require deep flavor. Molasses contains minerals such as iron and calcium.
8. Dried fruits and fruit puree.
Taste: naturally sweet depending on the type of fruit.
Uses: dates, raisins and bananas can be used as sweeteners in cakes, breads and smoothies. Apple or banana puree can also replace sugar in various recipes.
9. Xylitol.
Taste: sweet like sugar, with a slight cool feeling in the mouth.
Uses: can be used in drinks, desserts, and some dishes. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol sweetener that is low in calories and has a low glycemic index.
10. Erythritol.
Taste: sweet like sugar without calories.
Uses: suitable for baking, drinks and desserts. Erythritol is a sugar alcohol sweetener that does not cause blood sugar spikes.
Using a sugar substitute can help create healthier dishes that suit certain dietary needs without sacrificing the desired sweet taste. Good luck.