7 Fun Food Facts That'll Leave You Shocked

Sep 22, 2023, 12:39 IST

Kirtika Katira

Honey Never Spoils

Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible. Honey's low moisture content and natural acidity make it resistant to bacteria and spoilage.

Bananas Are Berries

Botanically speaking, bananas are classified as berries, while strawberries, which we often think of as berries, are not. True berries have seeds on the inside, and bananas fit this definition.

Carrots Used To Be Purple

Sweet potato fries are nutrition-loaded and delicious treats for nighttime snacking. Cut sweet potatoes into thin strips and bake them in the oven after tossing them with olive oil.

The Hottest Chili Pepper

The Carolina Reaper holds the Guinness World Record for the world's hottest chilli pepper. It can reach over 2.2 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU), which is much hotter than the average jalapeƱo, which measures around 2,500-8,000 SHU.

Apples Float In Water

Apples are about 25% air, which makes them less dense than water. That's why they float when placed in a bowl of water.

Coffee Is A Fruit

Coffee beans are actually the seeds of a fruit called coffee cherries. Each cherry contains two beans, and these seeds are extracted, dried, and roasted to make coffee.

Pineapples Don't Grow On Trees

Contrary to popular belief, pineapples don't grow on trees. They are a type of bromeliad and grow close to the ground on a bush-like plant. Each pineapple plant produces only one pineapple per year.

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