Whether you enjoy salty treats or sweet desserts, spicy cuisine or sour bites, food is an essential part of our life. However, despite its importance, we tend to chow down on our favorite meals without thinking twice about what we are eating. So, grab a bag of popcorn because these tasty facts will definitely get your appetite going.
White Chocolate Isn’t Chocolate
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If you love white chocolate, you may want to write this one down! White chocolate is made up of sugar, cocoa butter, milk products, vanilla, and lecithin. The sweet treat does not contain chocolate solids, so, technically, it is not chocolate.
Stickers On Fruit Are Edible
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Most of the fruit we buy in supermarkets have little stickers on them, but we usually don’t give them much thought. Well, believe it or not, they are actually edible! While we don’t advise to purposely snack on these stickers, you definitely don’t have to worry if you accidentally swallow it. Interestingly, even the glue is FDA approved.
Fortune Cookies Aren’t Chinese
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Most Chinese restaurants hand out fortune cookies at the end of the meal. But, did you know that fortune cookies are not a traditional Chinese custom? The ‘Chinese’ cookies were first made in a San Francisco bakery named Benkyodo back in the early 1900s. At first, the cookies had ‘thank you’ notes placed inside of them instead of fortunes.
M&M’s Stand For Mars and Murrie
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While snacking away on your bag of M&M’s, did you ever stop to consider what the M’s stand for? Well, back in the early 1940s, Forest Mars found a way to coat chocolate drops in hard candy shells. He then approached his good friend, Bruce Murrie, who also happened to be the son of Hershey’s founder, and the two decided to join forces and start a business together. The pals took the first letter of their last names and created – M&M. In the beginning, M&M’s were actually made up of Hershey’s chocolate!
Margherita Pizza Is Named After a Queen
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Back in 1889, King Umberto I and Queen Margherita visited Naples and wanted a change from their regular diet of fancy food. The pair asked for pizza, which was considered food for the poor back then. The Queen ate a “pizza mozzarella”, a pizza topped with white cheese, tomatoes, and basil. She loved it so much, the chef decided to name it after her.
Bananas Are Actually Berries
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This one may come as a major shock! Scientifically, a berry must have an outer skin, a fleshy middle and an innermost part that holds the seeds. That’s right – bananas actually check off all the boxes! Along with bananas, kiwis and watermelon also fall in the berry family. Interestingly, according to the scientific definition of berries, strawberries aren’t actually berries…
It Takes 364 Licks To Get To the Center of a Tootsie Pop
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The Tootsie Pop, a hard-candy lollipop filled with chocolate-flavored chewy, was created back in 1931. It became well-known for its very catchy slogan – “How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop?”. Well, according to engineer students at Purdue University who created a ‘licking machine’, it takes between 252-364 licks.
Diamonds Can Be Made With Peanut Butter
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In order to make diamonds, you need highly organized carbon, temperature, and pressure that’s over 3 billion years old. However, over the last few years, scientists have found a way to speed up the diamond-forming process with the help of peanut butter! Peanut Butter just became much more than just a staple in your pantry.
Fruit Candy and Cars Are Coated in the Same Wax
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Let’s be honest, when you buy a bag of fruit candy, you are more worried about which flavor you’ll get next rather than the science behind its shiny coating. Well, the ingredient that gives fruit candy its shine is Carnauba wax, which happens to also be a key ingredient in car wax. However, this wax comes from the leaves of the carnauba palm tree, so it’s completely fine to digest.
Ripe Cranberries Will Bounce
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Definitely try this at home! How do you know if a cranberry is ripe? Give it a bounce! Although this sounds strange, ripe cranberries should bounce like a bouncy ball. Even farmers use this technique when they want to check if their cranberries are ready.
Oreo Are Over 100 Years Old
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Oreo was first introduced to the market in 1912 by the National Biscuit Company, Nabisco. They were created in a New York City bakery and were sold in a tin box for 30 cents a pound! While Oreo had a few competitors at the time, including Mother Goose Biscuit and Veronese Biscuits, the beloved wafer with a creamy center stood the test of time.
French Fries Aren’t French
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Despite its name, french fries did not originate in France! It is believed that the first batch of french fries was made in Belgium back in the 1600s. During World War I, American soldiers that were stationed in Belgium were introduced to the fries and, since the Belgian army spoke French, the soldiers nicknamed the treat “french fries”.
Tonic Water Glows in the Dark
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Tonic water is a carbonated drink that includes a chemical called Quinine. This substance does not only give tonic water its bitter taste, but it gives the beverage a fluorescent glow. If you put tonic water under ultraviolet black light, the liquid will become bright blue.
Peanut Butter Was Originally Made For People With No Teeth
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Whether you are a child or an adult, we can all agree that peanut butter sandwiches are the best snack. Surprisingly, when peanut butter was first invented, it was specifically marketed for people who could not chew solid food. In 1895, Dr. John Harvey Kellog, who is also the creator of Kellog’s cereal, patented the process of creating peanut butter from raw peanuts and marketed the treat as a “protein substitute” for people with no teeth.
Ketchup Was Used as Medicine
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Nowadays, we can’t imagine eating our french fries or hamburger without a side of ketchup. But, back in 1830, Ketchup was used for an entirely different reason. Doctors used to believe that ketchup had medicinal properties and could help cure indigestion and jaundice. Ketchup was even made into ‘tomato pills’!
Americans Eat About 17 Billion Quarts of Popcorn a Year
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Whether you are watching a movie or simply doing your homework, popcorn is the best snack. Believe it or not, reports show that Americans eat about 17 billion quarts of popcorn a year! That amount could fill up the Empire State Building a whopping 18 times.
A Jar of Nutella is Sold Every 2.5 Seconds
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Who doesn’t love Nutella? In 1945, a baker named Pietro Ferrero tracked down an old recipe for a chocolate spread that replaced some of the cocoa for hazelnut, and the chocolate treat spread worldwide quickly. Today, you can cover the Great Wall of China a whopping eight times with the number of Nutella jars sold globally each year.
Pound Cake Got Its Name Because of Its Ingredients
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A pound cake is known for its unique shape and well, pretty straight forward recipe. A traditional pound cake has four ingredients and requires an exact pound of each: flour, butter, eggs, and sugar. Nowadays, bakers have adapted the original recipe, but any cake that is made with a 1:1:1:1 ratio of the four above ingredients is still called a pound cake.
There Are 600 Different Pasta Shapes
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From long pasta to short pasta, stuffed pasta to alphabet pasta, there are 600 different pasta shapes to choose from! According to the International Pasta Organization, each pasta shape has a different purpose. For example, there are certain shapes that hold specific sauces differently.
On July 4th, 150 Million Hot Dogs Are Eaten In America
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Can you imagine a fourth of July without hot dogs? Well, you aren’t the only one! On this festive day, about 150 million hot dogs are eaten across America. Interestingly, between Memorial Day and Labor Day, a whopping 7 billion hot dogs are eaten in the U.S. That’s a lot of hot dogs!
Salt Was Used as a Currency
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Nowadays, we sprinkle salt on our food without thinking twice. But, for Ancient Romans, salt had more significance than just adding flavor to food. Ancient Romans used salt as money! Instead of paying soldiers with money, they were paid with rations of salt. This payment was called ‘Salarium’, which we know today as ‘salary’.
You Lose 30% of Your Taste Buds During a Flight
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This fact explains why most passengers don’t look forward to their in-flight meals. According to studies, as the airplane gets higher, the air pressure drops, causing a very dry environment. The combination of dryness and low air pressure greatly reduces your ability to taste sweet and salty foods by 30%!
Eggplants Aren’t Vegetables
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Not only are eggplants fruits, but they are actually classified as berries! Scientifically, a berry must have an outer skin, a fleshy middle, and an innermost part that holds the seeds. However, the next time you make a berry smoothie, you may want to skip the eggplant.
The Outer Edge of a Pizza is Called a Cornicione
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Whether you are a crust lover or not, this a fact you should whip out during your next visit to an Italian restaurant. The doughy edge of a pizza is called a Cornicione. The Italian word for crust describes the raised edge of the cheesy, tomato delicacy.
Americans Drink 400 Million Cups of Coffee Per Day
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Let’s be honest, the best way to start the morning is with a hot cup of joe. Well, it seems 400 million Americans agree with you! According to 2020 coffee statistics, the United States has become the leading consumer of coffee in the world! Surprisingly, there are about 24,000 different coffee shops across the country.
Egg Yolks and Egg Whites Have the Same Amount of Protein
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This is quite surprising, even for nutrition specialists! Both the egg yolks and egg whites have three grams of protein each. The main difference nutritionally between the two egg parts is their calories. A egg yolk contains 60 calories for three grams of protein while an egg white provides 15 calories for the same amount of protein.
Ben & Jerry’s Launched Their Company After Completing a $5 Ice Cream Course
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In 1977, childhood friends, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, decided to complete a $5 ice cream course at Penn State University. Soon after completing the course, the pair pooled $12,000 and opened their first ice cream parlor in a renovated gas station in Vermont.
The Great Wall of China is Held Together with Sticky Rice
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While building the Great Wall of China during the 15th and 16th centuries, the workers mixed together a paste of sticky rice and calcium carbonate in order to create the mortar. This paste was placed between the wall’s stones and continues to hold the monument in place today!
Cotton Candy Was Invented By A Dentist
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Believe it or not, cotton candy was invented back in 1897 by a dentist! According to reports, dentist William Morrison teamed up with confectioner John C. Wharton and designed an electric candy machine. The pair showed off their creation at the St. Louis World Fair, where they sold 68,655 helpings of cotton candy. At the time, they named the sugary treat ‘fairy floss’.
When You Lick a Postage Stamp, You
Consume 1/10th of a Calorie
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Remember when you used to send letters from the post office and would need to lick a postage stamp to the top of the envelope? Well, believe it or not, according to the United States Postal Service, the adhesive on the back of the stamp is equivalent to 1/10 of a calorie! Interestingly, the adhesive on British Stamps contains a whopping 5.9 calories per lick.
The Real Meaning Behind the ’57’ on a Heinz Ketchup Bottle
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Ketchup has become a household staple, and, while there are a variety of options, Heinz Tomato Ketchup is usually the default ketchup of choice. But, while waiting for the ketchup to ooze out of the Heinz bottle, did you ever stop to consider what the ’57’ stands for? In 1896, Henry John Heinz spotted an advertisement for “21 styles of shoes” and really liked the idea of adding a number to his product (although he already had more than 60 products). Heinz chose 57 because it was a combination of his and his wife’s lucky numbers! There is one more secret to the ’57’ on a Heinz Ketchup bottle…
The ’57’ on a Heinz Ketchup Bottle is Strategically Placed
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We have all struggled to get ketchup out of the well-known Heinz Ketchup glass bottle. But, there is a trick! According to the Heinz website, the ’57’ is placed on the neck of the bottle because it shows consumers the best place to tap on to get the ketchup out of the bottle! What a game-changer.
A Group of Attached Bananas is Called a ‘Hand’
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Did you know that a group of bananas attached to one another is called a ‘hand’ of bananas? Hilariously, each individual banana is called a ‘finger’. However, unlike the human hand, a ‘hand’ of bananas can have way more than just five fingers.
Humans Are Born Craving Sugar
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Whether you like it or not, we are born with a sweet tooth! When babies are born, they already crave sugar because sugar means energy, and a lot of energy is needed for them to grow. Thankfully, breastmilk has just the right amount of sweetness for these tiny humans.
There Are 7,500 Varieties of Apples Grown Around the World
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From green apples to red apples, small cherry-sized apples to large grapefruit-sized apples, there are roughly 7,500 different apple variations! Interestingly, the most grown apple is the Red Delicious, which is known for being red, crunchy, and perfectly sweet.
There Are More Than 87,000 Drink Combinations at Starbucks
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From a Pumpkin Spice Latte to an Iced Guava Passionfruit Drink, Starbucks has a lot of options when it comes to their delicious drinks. In 2008, the company revealed: “If you take all of [Starbucks’] core beverages, multiply them by the modifiers and the customization options, you get more than 87,000 combinations”.
Croissants Aren’t French
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When you think of French pastries, Croissants are definitely the first thing that comes to mind. But, surprisingly, they didn’t originate in France! The crescent-shaped pastry was actually invented in Vienna, Austria back in the 13th century. It is believed that in the early 1800s, a Viennese baker began selling this delicious pastry in Paris and the rest is history.
Honey Never Goes Bad
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If there is one thing you should keep in your pantry, it’s a sealed container of honey because it has an eternal shelf life! Due to it being naturally acidic and low in moisture, honey has an inhospitable environment for bacteria. Interestingly, because bacteria can’t live in honey, the delicious sweetener was used as a medicine to protect burns and cuts from infection.
Ice Cream Was Invented in China
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Believe it or not, ice cream was invented in 618 A.D in China. During the Tang Dynasty, the Emperor had 94 ‘ice men’ that were in charge of making his ice cream. Back then, there was no such thing as cookies n’ cream or rocky road. Instead, the ice men created ice cream out of buffalo milk, flour, and camphor. Later on, ice cream developed into a milk and rice mixture that was frozen by packing it into the snow.
The Coca-Cola Logo is Red Because of Old Tax Laws
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Some believe that Coca-Cola’s signature red color comes from their commercials featuring the man with the famous white-and-red suit, Santa Claus. However, according to the Coca-Cola Company, it’s due to old tax laws. Over 130 years ago, Coca-Cola was distributed in barrels, as was alcohol. But, while alcohol was taxed at the time, soft drinks weren’t. So, to help distinguish their barrels from barrels containing alcoholic beverages, the Coca-Cola Company started painting its barrels red.
A Tabasco Bottle Contains 720 Drops of Sauce
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We wouldn’t recommend testing out this theory on a single slice of pizza. According to Tabasco’s website, “A 2-oz bottle of our Original Red Sauce contains at least 720 drops”. Interestingly, the Tabasco sauce was first produced in 1868 in Louisiana.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Were Originally Named “Penny Cups”
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Back in 1928, Harry Burnett Reese created Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. However, back then, Reese named his delicious treat “Penny Cups” because, at the time, they sold for just a penny per cup. Interestingly, Reese gained inspiration for his chocolate after working at the chocolate factory section of The Hershey Company for roughly ten years.
Water Bottles Have Expiration Dates
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When is the last time you checked the expiration date on a plastic water bottle? Although water itself cannot expire, the plastic the water is packaged in does. According to reports, “the plastic will leach into the liquid once expired, especially when exposed to heat…the toxicity contained in the plastic material enters the water”. There is no precise way to predict when the bottled water will expire, but companies print standard two-year expiration date.
Cap’n Crunch’s Real Name is Horatio Magellan Crunch
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There are a handful of facts many Cap’n Crunch lovers don’t know! The loved captain was actually named after famous explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his ship is called the S.S Guppy. Interestingly, the cereal was created in the 1960s when kids revealed they preferred crunchy cereal over soggy foods. This is where the name Cap’n Crunch was thought up!
New York City Was Home to the First Pizzeria in the United States
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In 1905, Lombardi’s Pizza opened its first pizza restaurant and it became recognized by the Pizza Hall of Fame as the first pizzeria in the United States! Believe it or not, back then, an entire pizza cost only 5 cents. Today, there are over 9,000 pizzerias in the New York state alone!
McDonald’s Is The World’s Largest Toy Distributor
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McDonald’s is well-known for its Big Mac, french fries, milkshakes, and, of course, it’s Happy Meal. But, did you know, thanks to the latter, McDonald’s has become the world’s largest toy distributor! Over the last few years, the fast-food chain has incorporated books into Happy Meals.
It Takes 400 Cacao Beans to Make One Pound of Chocolate
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From white chocolate to dark chocolate, everyone has a type of chocolate they love. But, believe it or not, making these sweet treats is not easy! It takes about 400 cacao beans to make a single pound of chocolate. Back in the day, cacao beans were so highly valued, they were used as currency by the Aztecs.
It is Impossible to Cook an Egg on the Sidewalk
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You can test this theory out next summer! According to the American Egg Board, eggs need to reach 144 degrees to 158 degrees in order to be considered ‘cooked’. The highest temperature of a sidewalk ever recorded was 131 degrees. So, although your popsicle may melt as soon as you walk out the door, you may want to keep your eggs inside.
Potatoes Are 80% Water
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Did you know that potatoes are only 20% solid and a surprising 80% liquid? Although we wouldn’t recommend it, you could technically juice a potato. In case you were wondering, today, potatoes are grown in all 50 states and in about 125 countries around the world. What a popular vegetable!
Arachibutyrophobia is the Fear Of Getting Peanut Butter Stuck to the Roof of Your Mouth
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While some people love the feeling of peanut butter stuck to the roof of their mouths, there are a handful of individuals that actually fear the sensation. Those that suffer from Arachibutyrophobia will actually steer clear from the delicious spread. We wonder if there is a fear of getting chocolate stuck to the roof of one’s mouth.
Applesauce Was One of the First Foods to Be Eaten in Space
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In 1962 aboard the Friendship 7, John Glenn chowed down on applesauce packed in a tube and became the first American to eat in space. At the time, it was unknown whether one could actually digest in zero gravity. But, Glenn proved that people could not only eat and swallow in space but also that applesauce tastes much better on the ground.
25% of the World’s Hazelnuts Are Used For Nutella
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Believe it or not, a quarter of the world’s hazelnut supply each year goes directly to making Nutella. The chocolate hazelnut spread company revealed that “two years worth of its hazelnut supply could fill the Roman Colosseum”. For those interested, each jar of Nutella contains 52 hazelnuts.
The Most Expensive Fruit is The Yubari King Cantaloupe
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If you really love fruits and are willing to pay quite a hefty price, the Yubari King Cantaloupe is the produce for you. The Yubari King is a hybrid of two melons – Earl’s Favorite and Burpee’s Spicy Cantaloupe. In 2018, this cantaloupe was auctioned off for $29,000! How much are you willing to pay for a delicious cantaloupe?
McDonald’s Sells More Than 75 Hamburgers Every Second
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Back in 1948, Maurice and Richard McDonald opened up the first Mcdonald’s chain, which consisted of a simple menu – hamburgers, cheeseburgers, potato chips, coffee, soft drinks, and an apple pie. Fast forward 70 years, McDonald’s sells over 75 hamburgers every second, about 4,500 hamburgers every minute, and roughly 2.36 billion burgers every year!
An Ear of Corn Has an Even Number of Rows
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For those that like things organized evenly, this fact is for you! Believe it or not, a typical ear of corn has an even number of rows. Usually, that even number is 16, which is made up of 800 kernels. Next time you munch away on your corn, count the kernels.
The Pringles Mascot is Named Julius Pringles
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Let’s be honest, Pringles are a road trip must! But, while you snacked away on the uniquely-shaped chip, did you stop to wonder – what is the name of the little man on the Pringles container? Well, his name is Julius Pringles and, although he had a few minor cosmetic changes, he has been on the can of the snack from the very beginning.
The Popsicle Was Invented By Accident
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Some accidents lead to great creations! According to NPR, in 1905, Frank Epperson, who was just 11-years old at the time, left a cup of soda and water outside overnight and the mixture froze. The next day Epperson ate his frozen treat and decided it was good enough to sell! The young boy named the creation ‘Epsicle’ and sold it around Neptune Beach, San Francisco. Years later, Epperson’s children renamed the frozen treat to ‘Pop’s ‘Sicle’, which quickly turned into ‘Popsicle’.
Froot Loops Are All The Same Flavor
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As a kid, did you prefer certain Froot Loops colors over others? Well, we hate to break it to you, but all the colors are actually the same flavor. According to Kellogg’s, the red, orange, yellow, purple, green, and blue loops are a “blend of fruit flavors”. This fact makes us want a delicious bowl of Froot Loops!
The Average American Eats Nearly 2000 Pounds Of Food A Year
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Now that is a ton of grub! As of 2011, it was reported that the average American eats 1,996 pounds of food in one year, which is nearly one ton. The average person consumes about five pounds of food in one day. In addition, out of the 1,996 pounds consumed in a year, 31 of those pounds are cheese.
70 Million Hershey Kisses Are Produced Each Day
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Believe it or not, Hershey Kisses have been around since 1907! Back then, each kiss was hand-wrapped. But, nowadays, the demand for the delicious chocolate is so high that hundreds of machines are needed to produce Hershey Kisses. Each day, roughly 70 million Hershey Kisses are produced.
Apple Pies Aren’t American
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The old saying “as American as apple pie” is used when describing very ‘American’ things. However, as it turns out, apple pies aren’t American! The first pies were baked in Europe and apples originally came from China. The first known ‘apple pie’ was baked in 1381 in England.
Dunkin’ Brews A New Pot of Coffee Every 18 Minutes
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If you want a fresh cup of coffee, you may want to pay a visit to Dunkin’. In order to make sure every customer receives a fresh cup of coffee, the chain brews a fresh batch of coffee every 18 minutes! Surprisingly, although Dunkin is well known for its donuts, 60% of its sales comes from its beverages.
Sushi Should Be Eaten With One’s Hands
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That’s right, put those chopsticks down! Believe it or not, only Sashimi is supposed to be eaten with chopsticks. According to sushi masters, rolls and Nigiri should be gently eaten with one’s hands. Hands aside, there are a few other rules to follow like: only the fish should be dipped into the soy sauce and sushi should be eaten in a single bite.
Goldfish Colors Are Made With Plant-Based Ingredients
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Let’s be honest, when you start eating this tasty snack, it’s almost impossible to stop! According to Goldfish’s website, the Goldfish crackers are baked with “ingredients you can feel good about”, such as real cheddar cheese and colors derived from plants. For example, the red Goldfish crackers are made from beet juice concentrate!
There Are Over 500 Different Varieties of Mangoes
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There is nothing better than lounging on a beach with a mango smoothie in hand! Surprisingly, there are over 500 different varieties of mangoes grown worldwide and a majority of them ripen in the summer. The most common type of mango is the Tommy Atkins mango.
Chinese People Eat About 40 Billion Packs of Instant Noodles a Year
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Instant noodles have become an international phenomenon! But, China leads in instant noodle consumption, standing at a whopping 40 billion packs of instant noodles a year. Shockingly, about 103 billion servings of the hot treat are eaten worldwide each year!
Japan Has Over 200 Different Flavors of Kit Kat
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Over the last 15 years, Japan has launched more than 200 different flavors of the delicious chocolate treat! The first unique Kit Kat flavor to launch in Japan was strawberry back in 2000. Since then, the inventive country introduced a variety of special flavors including green tea, strawberry cheesecake, sweet corn, choco banana, and even wasabi!
Potatoes Were The First Food to be Grown in Space
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Potatoes are quite versatile vegetables and they just became so much cooler! In 1995, the Columbia space shuttle took up to space potato plants and made it the first vegetable to be grown outside of planet Earth.
Hot Chocolate Was Invented in Mexico
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Mexico is well-known for its tacos, nachos, and, well, hot chocolate! Believe it or not, back in 500 BC, the Mayans were drinking hot chocolate made from ground-up cocoa seeds, water, cornmeal, and chili peppers. Thankfully, nowadays, the ingredients are slightly different.
Rice is Grown on Every Continent Except Antarctica
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Rice has become a staple food worldwide so it comes as no surprise that it is grown on every continent except Antarctica. Rice is adaptable and has a very high yield, making it the optimal crop. Interestingly, one seed of rice makes over 3,000 grains!
Coca Cola Tastes Better in McDonald’s
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Whether you are a McDonald’s fan or not, you must admit that their Coca Cola just tastes better. Well, there is a very good reason why. McDonald’s and Coca Cola have been working together since 1955. Due to this close relationship, Coca Cola ships it’s Coca-Cola syrup to McDonald’s’ around the world in stainless steel containers instead of the usual plastic bags.
Italy Produces Over 1,000,000 Tons of Pasta Per Year
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It’s no surprise that Italians love their pasta, but did you know that they produce between 1,700,000 to 3,300,000 tons of pasta per year? That is equivalent to the weight of 400,000 elephants. This whopping production amount is definitely needed since the average Italian eats 60 pounds of pasta a year.
There are 25,000 Ways to Order Coffee at Dunkin’
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If you like trying a variety of different coffees, Dunkin’ seems like the place for you! According to the coffee and donut company, there are 25,000 different ways for you to order your coffee. Interestingly, Dunkin’ sells 2 billion cups of coffee a year!
Triscuit Is One of the Oldest Snack Foods on the Market
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Whether you like topping your Triscuit with a slice of cheese or turning them into smores, this snack food has quickly become a pantry must-have. Triscuit was invented back in 1903, making it one of the oldest snack foods on the market. Interestingly, before becoming their easily-recognizable square shape, Triscuits were once rectangles.
English Muffins Did Not Originate in England
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In 1875, Samuel Bath Thomas moved from Plymouth, England to New York City and decided to open his own bakery. With a little help from his mother’s recipe, Thomas began making ‘English’ muffins. Hilariously, in British supermarkets, English muffins are actually marketed as American muffins.
Pizza Hut Pizza Has Been to Space
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Some might say Pizza Hut’s pizzas are out of this world. Well, In 2001, Pizza Hut became the first restaurant chain to deliver to space! According to the pizza chain, the pizza recipe underwent “rigorous stabilized thermal conditions” in order to ensure it would be edible in outer space.
More Than 10 Billion Donuts Are Made Every Year in the United States
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It’s safe to say that donuts are extremely popular in the United States! With the help of multiple donut fast-food chains, approximately 10 billion donuts are produced each year in the United States alone. Believe it or not, Krispy Kreme makes over 20 million donuts a year!
Chips are Flammable
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Next time you need to light a fire, make sure to have a bag of chips close by. Surprisingly, the go-to snack is both flammable and non-toxic, especially those powdered with seasoning. Interestingly, chips that are powdered with cheese are extra handy as they will burn for a longer time. Definitely remember to bring bags of chips on your next camping trip.
A Gallon of Gasoline Contains 31,000 Calories
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Definitely don’t try this at home! If you could drink a gallon of gasoline, you would actually be taking in 31,000 calories. According to reports, the average person should eat between 2,000-2,500 calories a day, so a gallon of gasoline is equivalent to about 15 days of food.
Danish Pastries Aren’t From Denmark
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Although the name suggests otherwise, Danish pastries did not originate in Denmark. Danishes, which are a multilayered sweet pastry, were actually invented in Austria. In the 19th century, they were brought to Denmark by Austrian bakers. Interestingly, in Denmark, these delicious treats are called Viennese pastries.
Brazil is the Largest Coffee Producer in the World
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Believe it or not, Brazil has been the world’s largest coffee producer for over 150 years! In 2019, the beautiful country produced a whopping 7.8 billion pounds of coffee, which accounts for 1/3 of all the coffee produced worldwide. Coffee lovers, this is the country for you!
Macarons Did Not Originate in France
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Macarons are the most popular sweet sold in France, but, surprisingly, they didn’t originate there. According to reports, the original Macarons date back to Italy, 1533. Back then, when Catherine de’ Medici married Henry II of France, she left Italy and brought her pastry chefs with her. The chefs made sure to pack their macaron recipe. The French have definitely refined the recipe.
Cheerios Are 80 Years Old
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Back in 1941, physicist Lester Borchardt was working for General Mills and, after experimenting with a newly-developed ‘puffing-gun machine’, created the best-selling cereal. This machine puffed the oats into their iconic ‘o’ shape and well, the rest is history. At first, Cheerios was named Cheerioats, emphasizing the ‘oats’ in the cereal, but it was changed just one year later.
The KFC Original Recipe is One of the Biggest Secrets in the Fast Food Industry
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In July 1940, Harland Sanders, who is better known as Colonel Sanders, perfected his fried chicken recipe with 11 herbs and spices. Throughout his lifetime, Sanders kept this secret delicious blend in his head and then written down on a scrap of paper in his wallet. Nowadays, the recipe is kept locked away at the KFC headquarters. The original 11 herbs and spices recipe is one of the most famous secrets in the catering industry!
Chocolate Chip Cookies Were Created By Accident
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In 1938, Ruth Wakefield, who was the owner of the Tollhouse Inn, wanted to whip up a batch of her famous butter drop dough cookies and spontaneously decided to add broken up pieces of Nestle semi-sweet chocolate chips, thinking they would melt. To Wakefield’s surprise, the chocolate chips kept their shape instead of melting and the beloved treat was born. Back then, they were called ‘Chocolate Crunch Cookies’.
Double Stuf Oreos Are Only 1.86 Times Bigger
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Why eat regular Oreos when you can eat Double Stuf Oreos? However, according to a high school math class in New York, Double Stuf Oreos aren’t actually double stuffed. Their results showed that the tasty treat is only 1.86 times more ‘stuffed’.
Nutrition Labels Are in a Specific Order
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Many people don’t know that there is a very specific order to nutrition labels – the first ingredient listed on the label is what the product contains the most of. If an undesirable ingredient is higher up on the list, maybe its best to put it back on the shelf.