When After Eight mints are first made the centre is hard and dry. It takes three days in storage before the ‘invertase’ ingredient in the mint fondant causes the centre to soften.
Every cell in the body contains salt – an adult contains about 250 grams, equivalent to a box of Maldon Salt.
If you went to Australia and heard the phrase “to give curry” you’d probably be quite disappointed when a tasty plate of Indian food doesn’t turn up, as the phrase is Australian slang for abusing or expressing anger at someone.
An essential ingredient to curry powder, turmeric, is known to boast anti-inflammatory properties that help with inflammatory bowel diseases and arthritis among other things. But now it has been found to relieve Alzheimer’s symptoms better than any drug currently available according to studies.
The avocado is becoming increasingly popular with those on health-conscious diets, but did you know that the word originates from the Aztec word ‘a-hu-ac-atl’ meaning... Testicle. Probably due to its shape, but also because it’s thought to possess some aphrodisiac qualities.