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Friday, 2 October 2026
16 facts about Chocolate
16 facts about Chocolate
A delicacy not only for a sweet tooth
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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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.
Hot dog
Hot dogs are the favorite snack of baseball fans.
Chocolate
It is very sensitive to temperature and humidity.
The ideal storage temperature for chocolate is 15-17 ° C with a relative humidity of less than 50%. Improper storage conditions for chocolate may cause a white coating to appear on its surface.
French fries
After frying the fries, remember to strip them of excess fat.
It is best to drain them on a paper towel/cloth or in a colander and let them “drip” a little.
Hot dog
Hot dogs were served to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother by the U.S. President, Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
The King and Queen of England visited the U.S. in 1939. President Roosevelt and his wife, Eleanor, h ...
Halva
Most likely, halva comes from Persia (Iran).
It proves difficult to deduce the country of origin because different cultures participated in its d ...
Tomato juice
Tomato juice has been the official beverage of the state of Ohio since 1965.
The United States is one of the largest global producers of the beverage.
Eggs
Egg white is a very common food allergen.
In this regard, it ranks second only to cow’s milk protein. This problem is minimized by cooking eggs.
Maple syrup
Dr. Navindra P. Seeram, an American professor who studies medicinal plants and their natural derivatives, said: “I continue to say that nature is the best chemist, and that maple syrup is becoming a champion food when it comes to the number and variety of beneficial compounds found in it.”
He added that his team's research showed the presence of numerous antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds to fight cancer, diabetes, and bacterial diseases.
Pizza
Dishes similar to pizza were known in antiquity.
There are records of Persian soldiers in the 6th century BC and ancient Greeks, who baked flatbreads with added cheese, herbs, and dates.