Even after analysing food packets, checking out ingredients and swatting up on calorie counts, there are certain things you may not know about your food. Here are seven food facts that may surprise you.
World chocolate supplies are set to run out
It is one of the most popular treats worldwide, so it may come as bad news to many that world chocolate supplies may soon run out.
One of the world’s most expensive foods is made from saliva
From caviar (fish eggs) to truffles (an edible fungus), it seems that many of the world’s most expensive foods are ma
Your food can legally contain bugs and hairs
Most of us wouldn’t class insects as a component of our diets; however, you may be eating more of them than you think and, worryingly, the
Fruit and vegetables have become less nutritious
Although fruit and vegetables are one of the best sources of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, research findings published in the journal
‘Pre-washed’ salads may be contaminated with bacteria
Many of us opt for pre-washed salads when purchasing our greens.
Chewing coffee beans can freshen your breath
Coffee may not be the first thing you reach for when looking to freshen your breath, however if you have been eating onions and garlic then it m
Chocolate is as healthy as fruit
Perhaps this good news comes too late if drought predictions are to be believed, but research has suggested that chocolate can be just a
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