Food facts that will blow your mind
People will typically buy the cereal without even realizing that America ’s favorite “cap’n”
Actually isn’t captain at all according to the on his jacket.
Instead of a captain the strides on the edge of his sleeve indicate that is a commander instead.
Ketchup
Today. Ketchup is one of the most popular condiments on the market.
but in the 1800’s. Ketchup was considered to be a medicine and was used to treat nausea and diarrhea .
it was also believed that consuming ketchup regularly helped keep up the immune system.
Banana
We all know that banana contain a high amount of potassium.
But, they are also naturally radioactive.
Banana contain potassium-40, which is a radioactive isotype of potassium.
Yogurt
Yogurt actually has roots in Turkey, and comes from the word yogurt, and doesn’t have a Greek root.
This is very rare for an English word.
Also, Yogurt was created by accident after farmers were trying to find away to store milk.
Milk for long periods of time and found the milk curdled into the form that we now know as yogurt.
Honey
Honey is a sweet and delectable treat that we all enjoy on sandwiches, in tea and without food.
Most people are blissfully unaware that honey is made from nectar, which is fine.
It also made from bee vomit. Yum!
Peanuts
For longest time, people have wrongfully assumed that peanuts are nuts.
The word “nuts” is integrated in its name, which causes the wrongful assumption.
Many people are shocked to learn that peanuts aren’t actually nuts, but they are legumes instead.
Orange juice
Commercial orange juice in the grocery store may advertise that they are made with 100% juice.
But in truth, store bought orange juice is 100% artificial.
Companies strip oxygen from fresh squeezes orange juice so it will last longer, but it also strips the flavor.
To compensate, companies will manufacture and create their own nrand or flavor orange juice.