Durian fruit is banned from many hotels and public transport in Southeast Asia because of its extremely strong odor.

Liver is one of the most nutrient-dense foods — containing vitamins A, B12, iron, copper, and folate in exceptional amounts.

Umami, the fifth basic taste, was identified by Japanese chemist Kikunae Ikeda in 1908 from kombu seaweed.

White chocolate is not technically chocolate because it contains no cocoa solids.

Tart cherries contain melatonin — making tart cherry juice a studied natural sleep aid.

Raisins, prunes, and currants are all dried fruits with higher natural sugar concentration than their fresh counterparts.

Eggs can be stored point-down to stay fresh longer — the yolk stays centered and away from the air cell.

Honey is the only food made by insects that humans regularly consume.

Sushi originally referred to fermented fish preserved in salt and rice — the rice was discarded before eating.