The world's most popular fruit by weight consumed is the tomato, followed by the banana and watermelon.

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

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

The smell of baking bread is used by real estate agents to make homes feel more inviting to potential buyers.

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

The process of freeze-drying preserves food flavor and nutrients better than most other preservation methods.

The average American eats about 23 pounds of pizza per year.

Brie and Camembert are both soft-ripened French cheeses but develop their rinds from different Penicillium mold strains.

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