Have you ever thought that by eating a strawberry, it is not a berry? And wonder why it is not a berry. Or why we call it hot dogs when there is no dog meat in it. There are many mind-blowing food facts. Some foods have wonderful secrets, and most people never think about them. So let’s explore the strange food facts and make you the star of the next dinner party conversation!
1. Ketchup was once sold as Medicine.
In the 1830s, a doctor prescribed ketchup as a medicine for diarrhea, believe it or not, but it’s true. It can help with indigestion, also. Some people also claim that it can help with hair growth. Now we know better, it sometimes makes me wonder what we are acting today as a healthy food that the future generations will laugh at?
2. The World’s Expensive Coffee Comes from Poop.
Kopi Luwak coffee is the name of the most expensive coffee in the world, which can cost you 600$ per pound. It is made from coffee beans that have been eaten by a Cat named Asian palm civets and excreted. The people said that the animal digestive process supposedly gives the coffee a unique taste. Would you try a cup?
3. Carrot Used To Be Purple.
In the 17th century, most of the carrots were found with purple or white color. The Dutch farmers enhanced the orange variety, and now it is known as a tribute to the Dutch royal Family (the house of oranges). The colour remains the same, or can be said as stuck, because it was sweeter and easier to grow.
4. The Sandwiches were invented because of Gambling.
The name of the sandwiches is the 4th Earl of Sandwich supposedly ordered the meat between the slices of bread so he could eat while continuing to gamble. His friends used to do the same, ordering the same as a Sandwich, and the name stuck.
5. Peanuts are not actually Nuts.
By their names, everyone got confused and thought of peanuts as nuts, but they are legumes, more related to peas and beans rather than almonds and walnuts. This explains why most people have allergies to tree nuts, but can safely eat peanuts ( always check with the doctor first)
Final Thought
Food is full of nutrients and surprising secrets that we sometimes do not know. These mind-blowing food facts remind us of the importance of food. Now you almost know every important food you must share with your family and friends. So keep exploring, keep questioning, and most importantly, keep enjoying the world of food. For more, check this out: 10 amazing foods to boost your immunity.
