A single saffron flower yields only three stigma threads, which is why saffron is the most expensive spice by weight.

Almonds are not nuts but drupes, the same category as peaches, cherries, and plums.

Agave, used to make tequila, takes 8–12 years to mature before harvest.

Miso's probiotic content varies by processing — unpasteurized miso retains live cultures while pasteurized does not.

Bell peppers with four bumps on the bottom are sweeter and better for eating raw, while three-bump peppers are better for cooking.

Sriracha sauce is named after the coastal city of Si Racha in Thailand, where a similar sauce was first made.

Honey does not spoil when stored properly in a sealed container.

Wasabi is so difficult to grow that most wasabi served in restaurants is actually dyed horseradish.

The average person eats about 60,000 pounds of food in their lifetime.