Discovering new food facts is one of those things you don’t tire from doing, because they are so interesting and have your jaws dropping to the ground in shock. Enjoy the following food facts;
Oranges often have the same number of pieces
When it comes to eating an orange, there are usually 10 segments in one fruit! You can check…
Leeks have an ancient back-story
The spring onion lookalike, leeks, were a favorite of the Roman emperor Nero because he believed they helped strengthen his voice. Funny!
Blueberries used to have a different name
Blueberries were called “star berries” by Native Americans because the blossom at the end of the berries looks like a five-pointed star.
Pineapples were named for their appearance
When early explorers saw pineapples, they thought they looked like pine cones, which is how the tropical fruit got its name. Interesting!
The Paisley pattern was inspired by Mango.
If you’ve ever worn the paisley pattern print before, or if you’ve probably never even heard about it, then you’re welcome, because the popular paisley pattern is actually based on the mango!
Wedding cakes were once savory
The first wedding cake was actually savory. Records of wedding cakes go back to ancient Rome when a groom sealed his marriage by smashing a barley cake over the bride’s head. You read right, over her head!
Margherita pizza was named for a queen
King Umberto I and Queen Margherita visited Naples in 1889, as the story goes. They got bored of the fancy food and asked for pizza, which was a food for the poor. The queen loved the “pizza mozzarella,” a pie topped with soft white cheese, tomatoes, and basil. From then on, that combo became known as Margherita.
There’s a trick to revive stale bread
Before you scrunch your nose up in disgust, read this; if your bread goes stale, there are two easy ways to revive it. One is to run it underwater, and the other way is to heat it in the oven at 300-325 degrees Fahrenheit for six to seven minutes. We also think option ‘B’ sounds a lot better.
Edible oysters don’t have pearls
The oysters you eat are a different species from the ones that bear pearls. The kinds that are eaten are called ostreids, and the pearl-producing oysters are called Pterioida. So don’t get your hopes up at the restaurant.
Limes were once thought to cure scurvy
Limes were one of the cures for scurvy, a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency. Although lemons and oranges were the original vitamin C-rich fruits to cure the disease, doctors thought lime juice would be a more effective cure, as they have more acid than lemon juice does.