Advertisement
Food Facts & Fun
Food Facts is a listing of articles that teaches you how all types of foods, drinks and diets work.
Advertisement
Learn More / Page 3
Take a Bite Out of Cheese Curds
Fried cheese curds are ooey, gooey and oh-so-delicious!
Cold Brew, Iced, Nitro: Yep, Cold Coffee Is Hot
Cold brew coffee is coffee that's cold. And brewed. Right? Yes, but there's way more to it than that.
How Food Forests Fight Hunger in Cities
Forests in the city? A growing collection of urban edible forests aims to put a dent in world hunger and food insecurity.
Snap, Crackle, Pop — the Ultimate Cereal Quiz
Did you love cereal as a kid? Do you still love it? Discover how much you do with our cereal quiz.
Does Canned Food Really Deserve a Bad Rap?
Canned foods are super convenient, but there's often a stigma attached to serving them. Is that warranted?
Insect Ice Cream Could Be Coming to Your Grocery Store
Ice cream made with insect milk? A start-up in South Africa hopes you'll say, "Yes please!"
Good News! Nonalcoholic Beer No Longer Sucks
Once just an afterthought of the beer industry, today's nonalcoholic beer is tasty and outpacing the alcoholic stuff globally by two to one.
Ruby Chocolate: This New Confection Is Pink Perfection
Ruby chocolate is a growing worldwide sensation, but the exact recipe and processing techniques are closely guarded secrets.
What Is the Difference Between Jelly, Jam and Preserves?
They all taste good but they don't mean the same thing.
Poutine Is Routine in Canada
Poutine is just fries, gravy and squeaky cheese curds — how did it get to be Canada's national dish?
The Quest to Fix the Grocery Store Tomato
Grocery store tomatoes are all but flavorless anymore. A group of scientists is out to bring the ripe, red taste of summer back.
Blue Java: The Banana That Tastes Like Ice Cream
This banana has soft, sweet flesh and tastes a lot like vanilla custard or ice cream. One scoop or two?
We're Car-hopping at the Varsity, the World's Largest Drive-in!
HowStuffWorks heads to Atlanta's Varsity drive-in to learn about the historic restaurant's car hops, and chat with Frank Jones, a car hop that's worked there for nearly 65 years.
Why Italian Is the International Language of Coffee
Espresso, latte, macchiato. The coffee bean didn't even originate in Italy, so why do so many coffee drinks have Italian names?
How Can You Tell if a Chicken Egg Is Fertilized?
Female chickens lay eggs whether they've mated with a rooster or not.
You Can Never, Ever, Ever Stop Making Sourdough Bread
Did you know that sourdough starter has to be constantly fed?
What's the Difference Between Apple Juice and Apple Cider?
They are different, aren't they?
Melon Rinds, Carrot Tops and Other Produce 'Waste' You'll Enjoy Eating
We throw out tons of perfectly good parts of vegetables and fruits often because we don't know what to do with them. But there's a lot of treasure in the trash.
What's the Difference Between White and Dark Meat Turkey?
Which do you prefer?
The Humble History of Pumpkin Pie
It's a pie. Filled with squash. Who in the world decided that was a good idea?
Did Quinoa Get Too Popular for Its Own Good?
As quinoa's popularity skyrocketed on the world stage, concern grew that it was becoming too expensive for the South Americans who originally depended on it. But what was really happening?
These Grapes Really Do Taste Like Cotton Candy
Craving some sugary sweet cotton candy? Then reach for these grapes instead. You'll be shocked at how much they taste just like the spun stuff.
The Truth About Turmeric: What Health Benefits Does It Really Have?
Turmeric is having a moment right now as the spice du jour for promoting wellness and treating all kinds of conditions from arthritis to depression to indigestion. Does science back these claims up?
Bao Bing: A Sweet Treat That's Survived for Centuries
From as early as the 7th century, people have been eating this concoction of shaved ice, sweetened condensed milk and, yes, red beans.
Does Caffeine Increase — or Decrease — Appetite?
Nothing goes better with a cup of coffee than a sweet cupcake. But do you crave the two together or does that cup of joe actually make you hungry?
Advertisement
Advertisement
The Latest
What's the Difference Between Manta Rays and Stingrays?
July 10, 2020
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement