Explore food history full of unbelievable facts, from intriguing origins of ingredients to ancient civilizations' peculiar eating habits. Discover 15 facts that'll amaze you.
"Lobsters, once abundant and used as fertilizer in the 17th-18th century America, became a delicacy with the advent of railroads and canning processes, causing their population to drop."
Orange carrots were initially white, yellow, or purple. They were bred orange by 17th century Dutch growers to honor their national color and ruling family.
Ketchup's history goes back to ancient China. It became popular in Europe in the 18th century but with fish guts and spices, not tomatoes. Tomatoes were added in the mid-19th century.
In 1756's Seven Years’ War, French forces sieged Minorca creating a sauce of eggs and oil for soldiers. They didn’t capture the fort but born was mayonnaise.
The First Meal Eaten on the Moon Was Bacon, Peaches, and Sugar Cookies
"Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's first meal on the moon in 1969 included bacon squares, peaches, sugar cookies, and coffee - a milestone in food history."
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