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Food Facts & Fun
Food Facts is a listing of articles that teaches you how all types of foods, drinks and diets work.
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Paprika Is Way More Than Just Deviled Egg Dust
Paprika comes from the dried Capsicum annuum variety of red peppers, and can range in flavor from sweet to very hot.
Shallots Are Onions' Cute Little Cousins
Shallots belong to the same family as onions, leeks, scallions and garlic. They look like small, elongated onions but have a sweeter, milder flavor.
It's 2020. Of Course the McRib Is Back
McDonald's cult-favorite sandwich is back on the menu. But what in the world is it anyway?
Tiny Capers Pack a Big, Flavorful Punch
Capers are actually the flower buds of the caper bush. So where does all that flavor come from?
The Scoville Scale: How Hot Is That Pepper?
Is that pepper too hot to handle? See where it falls on the Scoville scale.
Heart of Palm Is Totally Delicious, Underrated and Much Better Fresh
Heart of palm, with a similar taste and texture to artichoke heart, is a staple in Central and South America and a healthy addition to almost any menu.
Pimento Cheese: The Southern Staple With Northern Roots
We usually equate the Masters golf tournament with azaleas in the South. But this year because of the date change, it got us thinking about that pimento cheese sandwich, which it's famous for.
Everything Really Does Taste Like Chicken, Including This Mushroom
The Chicken of the Woods mushroom is jam-packed with protein and easy to spot with its bright orange color and ruffled edges.
Could Breadfruit Be the Next Superfood?
This starchy, staple fruit that grows in the tropics has the potential to provide food security to millions. So what exactly is it and who's eating it?
Top Ramen's First 'Chief Noodle Officer' Pays in, Well, Ramen
What does it take to be a chief noodle officer? Top Ramen is hiring its first ever in honor of its 50th anniversary.
Irish Supreme Court Says Subway's Bread, Well, Isn't
If Subway's bread is legally not bread, then what in the heck is it?
The Halifax Donair Is Canada's Kitschiest Sandwich You've Never Heard Of
Canada isn't a country known for its cuisine. But there is one sandwich from Halifax with a cultlike following that you just have to try to believe.
Find a Gold Ticket, Win a Candy Factory. For Real
If you've ever dreamt of living out 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' now's your chance — golden ticket hunt, winning a candy factory and all.
Never Heard of the Slightly Boozy Old-time Drink Cronk? You Will
Cronk was a mildly alcoholic beverage, popular from about 1840 to 1910, that's once more being brewed and just might become a sensation again.
Prunes: They're Not Just For Pooping
Sure, eating prunes can help you have regular bowel movements, but these sweet dried plums can also help you build — and maintain — strong bones.
Why the Mint Julep Is the Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby
The mint julep is as synonymous with the Kentucky Derby as big hats and seersucker suits. But how did this simple drink from the 1700s wind up at the world's most famous horse race?
Cheerios: 8 Fun Facts About Making Oats Into O's
This iconic cereal has a long and fun history. For instance, its original name wasn't even Cheerios.
When to Cook With Tamari Instead of Soy Sauce
Is the difference between soy sauce and tamari like the difference between ketchup and catsup – in name only? Not at all, and we'll tell you why.
5 Sweet and Healthy Uses for Honey
Honey has been used as medicine for millennia and, in this century, the old remedies seem to be holding up to science.
Ube Is the Totally Instagrammable Tuber That's Also Good For You
Ube is a sweet species of yam that stands out because of its vivid purple color and sweet, creamy taste.
Who Invented the Fortune Cookie?
You crack open the fortune cookie at the end of your meal and ... well, it may not exactly tell your future, but who doesn't secretly hope it promises something fabulous?
Farro Is an Ancient Grain Having a Modern Revival
Farro is a grain you may not be familiar with, but it's been around a long time, it's incredibly versatile and it's oh so good for you, so what's not to like?
What Are Hot Dogs Made Of?
Hot dogs are about as American as baseball and apple pie. You know you love them, but do you know what's actually in them?
What Does Cardamom, the 'Queen of Spices,' Taste Like?
One of the most expensive spices in the world, cardamom is native to India, Bhutan and Nepal and has a rich, intoxicating flavor used in sweet and savory dishes and teas worldwide.
The Maillard Reaction and the Science of Browning Foods
The Maillard reaction is the scientific process that makes your steak (and other foods) taste and smell delicious. So, how does that work? We'll explain.
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