Food

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Chocolate is one of the most popular foods and flavors in the world. It was already known 4 thousand years ago. The ancient inhabitants of today's Mex ...

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Maple syrup

Research by Dr. Keiko Abe of the University of Tokyo has shown that maple syrup significantly improves liver function.

It has also been shown that ABA abscisic acid contained in maple syrup stimulates the release of ins ...

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Pizza

The first pizzeria was opened in 1830 in Naples.

At first, it was a stand for peddlers, established in 1738. Officially opened in 1830, the Antica Pizzeria Port’Alba operates to this day.

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Cheesecake

The history of cheesecake dates back to ancient times.

The ancient form of cheesecake may have been a popular dessert in Greece, even before its conquest b ...

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Cheddar

In the U.S., most cheddar is produced in the state of Wisconsin.

Smaller but also important production centers are California, Idaho, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas and Vermont.

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Chocolate

World Chocolate Day is celebrated on June 7th.

Dates of National Chocolate Day vary from country to country. For instance, in the U.S. it is celebrated on October 28th, while in Poland on April 12th.

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Kimchi

The word kimchi is so popular in Korea that it is used when taking pictures to make people smile.

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Wagyū Beef

The A4 and A5 grades are unattainable by any other breed except Japanese Black (Kuroge Washu).

All of the most elite "brands" of Japanese beef are actually Kuroge Washu.

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Wagyū Beef

Cattle breeding began in Japan around the 2nd century.

Until the mid-19th century, cattle in this country served only a utilitarian function; their meat wa ...

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Coffee

In Salzburg, the first café was opened in 1703 and the café still exists today.

It is called Café Tomaselli and is the oldest café still in existence in Western Europe.It was frequ ...

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Wagyū Beef

Countries raising Wagyū cattle outside of Japan have their own categories.

The closest to the Japanese is the Australian classification, which is also expressed on a five-poin ...

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16 facts about Mozzarella

The most recognizable Italian cheese in the world

Mozzarella is the most recognizable and third most often bought Italian cheese, after Grana Padano and Parmigiano Reggiano. It is always associated wi ...

17 facts about Kimchi

Traditional Korean dish

Kimchi is a staple Korean delicacy, served as a side dish with almost every meal. It consists of salted and fermented vegetables, including various ca ...

10 facts about Hot dog

One of the most popular fast foods

Hot dogs are typical representatives of fast food. They are prepared swiftly and consumed even faster. Even though the fashion for eating hot dogs spr ...