Lemons contain more sugar than strawberries.

The pungent smell of durian comes from sulfur compounds similar to those found in onions and garlic.

Fact #4345 · Food

Brazil nuts are the richest dietary source of selenium — just 1–2 nuts per day meets the daily requirement.

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Worcestershire sauce contains fermented anchovies — many people who eat it vegetarianly don't realize this.

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Liquid nitrogen cooking, called molecular gastronomy, was popularized by chefs like Ferran Adrià.

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Honey never spoils — edible honey has been found in 3,000-year-old Egyptian tombs.

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Crackers have holes to prevent air bubbles from forming and causing uneven baking.

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Ballet shoes are made to last only 12–20 hours of use for professional dancers.

Fact #4923 · Food

Pea protein has an amino acid profile close to egg white and is increasingly used as a plant-based protein source.

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