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Thursday, 5 November 2026
15 facts about french fries
15 facts about french fries
Not so French after all
It is not known where the fries come from. Some say from France, others, Belgium. Whatever the truth, one thing is certain–they are delicious, and pro ...

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Parmesan
Parmigiano Reggiano is the most imitated Italian cheese in the world.
The phenomenon of counterfeiting is widespread in the United States, the first non-EU market for thi ...
Coffee
There are also many ways to brew coffee.
Using machines with a slow flow of hot water under pressure, you can get espresso, latte macchiato, ...
French fries
Commercially available frozen French fries are usually pre-blanched or at least industrially dried.
The better processed in the factory, the sooner from unwrapping they can appear on our plates.
Cheddar
Cheddar is native to the United Kingdom.
It took its name from the village of Cheddar in the county of Somerset in southwest England. It was ...
Maple syrup
To obtain 1 liter of maple syrup, the water must be evaporated from 20 to 50 liters of maple juice.
In the process of water evaporation, a syrup is obtained with a temperature higher by 4.1 degrees C ...
Hot dog
The origin of the hot dog remains a mystery to this day.
It was probably invented by two Austro-Hungarian citizens, Emil Reichel and Sam Ladany, after they m ...
Kombucha
Studies of kombucha have revealed that it has strong antibacterial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
Above all, it is a good source of antioxidants, has liver cleansing and regenerative properties, regulates blood sugar levels, and most importantly is a fantastic probiotic.
Maple syrup
In order to extract sap from a maple tree, it must be around 30 to 40 years old.
Depending on the diameter of the trunk, from one to three holes are drilled in it and taps are placed in them. The tree is used to obtain sap until it is over 100 years old.
Parmesan
"Parmigiano Reggiano" and "Parmesan" are Protected Designations of Origin (PDO) for cheese produced in these provinces under Italian and European law.
Outside the European Union, the name "Parmesan" can be legally used for similar cheeses. The designation "Parmigiano Reggiano" refers only to the original Italian cheese.
Sushi
Sushi was once so valued, it was used to pay taxes.