Prepare to be amazed and hungry! Explore the world of culinary wonders with these mind-boggling food facts that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more!
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1. The world's largest fruit is the jackfruit.
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Native to South and Southeast Asia, this massive fruit can weight up to 80 lbs. (around 36 kg.) and grow up to three feet (91 cm) long.
2. The world's largest vegetable is the pumpkin.
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The current record holder, according to the Guinness World Records, weighted in at a whopping 2,624.6 lbs. (1,190.5 kg.).
3. Carrots were originally purple.
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The orange carrots we're familiar with today were selectively bred by the Dutch in the 17th century to honor the House of Orange, the Dutch royal family.
4. The world's oldest known recipe is for beer.
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Dating back to around 5,000 BCE, the Sumerians of ancient Mesopotamia wrote down a recipe for beer on clay tablets. You may also like these Top 8 Facts About Beer That Every Beer Lover Must Know.
5. The most popular fruit in the world is the mango.
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It's enjoyed by people in many cultures across six continents. They are known for their sweet, juicy flesh and versatility in various dishes, from desserts to savory dishes and even beverages.
6. The "sandwich" is named after English royalty.
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Sandwiches are named after John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich. Legend has it that he ordered his meat to be served between two slices of bread so he could eat without interrupting his gambling.
7. Ketchup was once used as a medicine.
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In the early 1800's, some people believed that tomatoes had medicinal properties, particularly for treating indigestion and diarrhea.
8. White chocolate isn't chocolate.
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While it does contain cocoa butter, which is a component for chocolate, it lacks the key ingredient found in traditional chocolate: cocoa solids.
9. The world's most stolen food is cheese.
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About 4% of all cheese around the world ends up stolen.
10. Eggs will float if they're rotten.
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An easy way to test the freshness of your eggs is to put them in a glass of cold water. The fresher the egg, the faster it will sink to the bottom.
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