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Thursday, 6 August 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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Maple syrup
Canada is the world market leader in the production of maple syrup - in the world, it produces 71% of pure maple syrup, 91% of which is produced in the Quebec Province.
In terms of consumption, the United States is the leader.
Mozzarella
In the production of Mozzarella di Bufala Campana, a maximum of 60 hours may elapse from the milking of the buffaloes to the start of cheese production.
The milk is then acidified by adding rennet thereto. It must come from a buffalo from the same, or a ...
Parmesan
The milk for the production of Parmesan comes from reggiana cows breed.
The cows are fed with dry fodder, fresh grasses and meadow hay. They are not fed with silage. Milk f ...
Hot dog
The Americans consume about 155 million hot dogs each year on Independence Day.
Mozzarella
The most valued variety of mozzarella - mozzarella di bufala campana - is made from buffalo milk.
This cheese is produced in designated areas of the regions: Campania, Lazio, Apulia, and Molise, acc ...
Mozzarella
Sheep's milk mozzarella, sometimes called "mozzarella pecorella", is typical of Sardinia, Abruzzo and Lazio, where it is also called "mozzapecora".
It is made with the addition of lamb rennet.
French fries
To prepare fries, you need to rinse or immerse them in water after cutting the potato into strips (or any other shape you fancy).
This is to rinse the starch that is there from the surface of the potato. After the bath, the cut potatoes need to be thoroughly dried.
Wagyū Beef
Japan's Wagyū beef brands compete in the Wagyū Olympics.
The battle is fought for prestige between the biggest players, the absolute top of which are: Kobe, ...
Hot dog
The Japanese version of the hot dog—Black Terra Dog—comes in a black bun.
They use edible bamboo charcoal powder to color the bun, which is over 30 cm long. It is one of the most popular street food in the Akihabara district of Tokyo.
Maple syrup
The process of obtaining maple juice has also been improved.
In 2009, scientists from the University of Vermont unveiled a new type of tap that prevents sap back ...