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Monday, 22 December 2025
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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Churro
Churros can be served to us in many shapes.
The traditionally known form is medium-thick sticks with gouges on the sides, but this is not the on ...
Halva
The composition of a traditional halva depends on the region and the availability of local ingredients.
The original halva consisted of simple ingredients: honey, which was not only a source of sugar but ...
Churro
Churros should be eaten warm.
Served immediately after frying, they retain their crunchy exterior and soft center. Dipped in a chocolate dip with cinnamon or served with sugar and fruit, they make a delicious dessert.
Sushi
Modern sushi became popular in the 1820s.
By adding rice vinegar, the fermentation process shortened, and people started combining fresh fish with vinegared rice.
Beer
Bavaria’s Weihenstephan Abbey is believed to be the oldest continuously operating brewery.
The abbey itself has been in existence since around 720, and from the very beginning, the monks livi ...
Coffee
One of the most expensive coffees in the world is Kopi Luwak.
In 2013, a kilogram of this coffee cost between $200 and $400. This is because the annual world harv ...
Beer
According to the Brewers Association, there are 79 beer styles in the world.
These styles are grouped into 15 families and fall into one of two categories: Ale (top-fermented beer) and Lager (bottom-fermented beer).
Chocolate
Before it is properly pressed, the cocoa mass is matured by heating it and mixing it in special tanks.
Pressing takes place in hydraulic presses. After the fat has been separated, the so-called cocoa cake is then used to make cocoa powder (commonly known as cocoa, which is used to make drinks).
Maple syrup
According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, maple syrup color is an important factor in its classification.
On this basis, 4 types are distinguished: Golden - delicate flavor, light transmission of 75% and m ...
Honey
Honey contains certain amounts of trace elements and vitamins.
These are mainly potassium, chlorine, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, iron, manganese, and cobalt. V ...