Food

Monday, 19 January 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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Halva

Peanut halva is popular in Argentina.

At the beginning of the 20th century, Greek immigrants in Argentina used peanut butter to create a semi-soft nougat variation called mantecol.

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Beer

The serving temperature of beer affects its taste.

Generally speaking, beer served at a warmer temperature will have more perceptible aromas and flavors than the same beer served at several °C less.

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Wagyū Beef

There are about two million purebred Wagyū cows in the world.

96% of them are in Japan, most of the remaining are bred in Australia.

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Churro

Initially, churros did not resemble the appearance of the current version of the dessert.

In their original form, churros were intended to provide sheepherders with a filling meal that was e ...

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Cheddar

The record holder in terms of size and weight is the 1989 Cheddar.

The cheese was made in the state of Oregon and weighed 25,790 kg (56,857 lb).

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French fries

International French Fries Day is celebrated on the 13th of July.

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Halva

In Mesopotamia, halva was a mixture of honey and nuts.

In ancient Greece and Rome, sweets similar to halva were prepared with honey, nuts, and sesame seeds ...

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Churro

Churros are part of various public events, such as the Festival of Fire in Valencia.

Las Fallas de Valencia is an annual festival held in March, which is historically associated with th ...

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Honey

There are also contraindications to consuming honey.

Honey should not be given to children under the age of one, as it may contain spores of botulism bac ...

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Tomato juice

One of the most popular alcoholic cocktails based on tomato juice is the Bloody Mary.

This drink gained popularity in the 1950s. It consists of vodka (3/10), tomato juice (6/10), and lem ...

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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 ...