Friday Food Facts

Fun Friday Food Facts 2019 Vol. 41

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22nd Nov 2019 - 09:55

The smoothness in chocolate often comes from an emulsifier derived from castor beans, which also happen to contain one of the most toxic natural substances – ricin, which c

Fun Friday Food Facts 2019 Vol. 40

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15th Nov 2019 - 08:22

The Bible’s forbidden fruit was never explicitly stated as an apple.
Hákarl is the national dish of Iceland.

Fun Friday Food Facts 2019 Vol. 39

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8th Nov 2019 - 09:36

The average cost of a pint in the UK is more than 200% pricier than the continent’s least expensive, which can be found in Prague and would set you back a pound.
The UK’s largest g

Fun Friday Food Facts 2019 Vol. 38

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1st Nov 2019 - 08:18

The pumpkin originated in in the Oaxaca Valley in southern Mexico about 9,000 years ago.
The Irish and Scottish tradition used to mean that turnips were carved instead of punpkins

Fun Friday Food Facts 2019 Vol. 37

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25th Oct 2019 - 05:00

In 2014, Haagen-Dazs unveiled its first vegetable carrot- and tomato-flavoured ice cream in Japan, The series was called Spoon Vege.

Fun Friday Food Facts 2019 Vol. 36

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18th Oct 2019 - 10:58

Anyone looking to boost their iron intake doesn’t need to worry about upping their liver and spinach consumption, a single bowl of fortified cereal such as muesli is designed to give you you

Fun Friday Food Facts 2019 Vol. 35

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11th Oct 2019 - 08:46

The average family in the UK wastes nearly £60 a month by throwing away food (that’s over £700 a year!).
McDonald’s was the first fast food chain to introduce a breakfast option on

Fun Friday Food Facts 2019 Vol. 34

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27th Sep 2019 - 09:31

Meat from a female turkey is considered more tender and flavourful than that of a male.
Vegans and vegetarians are being warned not to get too excited about Burger King’s meat-free

Fun Friday Food Facts 2019 Vol. 33

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20th Sep 2019 - 08:55

Japanese cuisine is one of only three national food traditions recognised by the UN for its cultural significance.

Fun Friday Food Facts 2019 Vol. 32

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13th Sep 2019 - 08:39

Tinned tomatoes are cheaper than fresh and better for you as they contain more of the antioxidant lycopene, which helps reduce inflammation and protects against heart disease.
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