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16 Incredible (And Disgusting) World Records Involving Food

World record breakers defy limits, especially in the tantalizing field of food records. Be it enormous creations or swift conquests, they astonish us, altering the boundaries of culinary possibility. Marvel at 16 feats that display human creativity and resilience.

The Biggest Cake Sculpture of All Time

In 2015, Milan, Italy made the world's largest cake sculpture, a 22ft replica of the city's cathedral, weighing over 10 tons. It was later served to the public.

Fastest Eating of a 72-Ounce Steak

Molly Schuyler devoured a 72-ounce steak in under 3m 48s at Big Texan Steak Ranch, earning her the title “World’s Strongest Stomach.”

The Largest Scoop of Ice Cream

At the 2014 Cedarburg Strawberry Festival, the world’s largest ice cream scoop was created, weighing 3,010 pounds. This six-foot tall scoop used 733 gallons of vanilla ice cream.

Longest Chocolate Structure

In 2012, Andrew Farrugia from Malta crafted a 2,755-pound chocolate train, spanning 112 feet. Over 700 hours of work were needed for this impressive creation.

Most Insects Eaten in a Minute

In 2013, David Rush ate 36 crickets and 15 mealworms in a minute - a record set at Idaho State Fair.

The Largest Hamburger Ever Made

In 2012, the "World's Largest Hamburger" weighing 2,014 lbs was made at Black Bear Casino Resort, Minnesota. It was topped with several pounds of veggies and cheese, and was flipped with a crane.

Most Cow Brains Eaten in 15 Minutes

Takeru Kobayashi won "The Glutton Bowl" in 2002, eating eggs, butter, hot dogs, mayo, and cow brains. He ate 1/3 pound of brains in 15 minutes.

The Most Expensive Hamburger Ever

Juicy Foods and Ovations Foodservices created a $5,000 hamburger at Juicy's Outlaw Grill, the most expensive ever. Crafted on July 2, 2011, in Corvallis, OR.

The Biggest Dessert Party on Earth

In 2015, Niagara College, Canada, broke the world record for largest dessert party, with 1,000 participants and 5,000 desserts.

Largest Bubble Gum Bubble Ever Blown

Chad Fell set a record in 2004 for blowing a 20-inch bubble gum bubble in Winston County, AL, using three pieces of Dubble Bubble Gum.

The Most Taco Bell Tacos Eaten in 10 Minutes

Joey Chestnut, known as a competitive eater, holds many titles, including winning the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest nine times. He once ate 32 tacos in 10 minutes.

Most Ice Cream Scoops Thrown and Caught in One Minute by Two People

In 2007, Lorenzo and Gabriele Soravia set a record of throwing & catching 25 ice cream scoops in a minute, on the Guinness World Records set in Germany.

The World’s Largest Pizza

In 2012, NIPfood, led by Dovilio Nardi, created the monumental “Ottavia” pizza with an incredible 13,580.28 ft^2 surface area and 100% gluten-free.

The Hottest Chili on Earth

PuckerButt Pepper Company cultivated Smokin Ed’s Carolina Reaper Pepper, recognized for its extreme heat. Tests showed its Scoville Heat Units of 1,569,300, far hotter than jalapeno peppers.

Most Big Macs Ever Eaten by One Person

On Oct 11, 2012, Donald A. Gorske from WI ate his 25,000th Big Mac. Since 1972, he daily enjoys this burger due to his OCD which he's had since childhood.

The Most Bhut Jolokia Chili Peppers Eaten in Two Minutes

On June 19, 2013, Jason McNabb won a Guinness World Record by consuming 2.33 ounces of Bhut Jolokia chili peppers, among the world's hottest, in two minutes.

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