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Modified & Updated: 18 Sep 2024

Jessica Corbett

Reviewed by Jessica Corbett

The consumption of food allows up to get the nutrients and strength that our bodies need to perform our day to day tasks. It is a necessary part of life and survival. Over the years, humanity has further developed the culinary capabilities of modern ingredients and bring them to new heights each day. Food brings people together – and these food facts will, too. With so many new culinary treats to discover, these food facts will leave you itching for a bite.

  1. 01October is recognized as National Pasta Month in the United States.
  2. 02Twix bars were originally known as Raider before the year 1991.
  3. 03Bounty Bars was Saddam Hussein’s favorite candy bar.
  4. 04The Snickers bar takes its name from a horse.
  5. 05There are over 600 different types of pasta shapes produced worldwide.
  1. 01M&M’s were named after the co-creators of the candy, Mars & Murrie.
  2. 02The banana-flavored filling of Twinkies was halted after WWII due to the halt of the banana trade.
  3. 03Rice can be used in several foods such as beer, cereals, sauces, and frozen foods.
  4. 04Pringles did not become popular until the mid-70s.
  5. 05Geomelophagia is referred to as someone who has the urge to eat raw potatoes.
  6. 06Over 16 billion jelly beans are prepared for Easter.
  7. 07Sugar is the only taste that humans are born to crave.
  8. 08Mass-produced ice creams commonly have seaweed in them.
  9. 09Some yogurts contain traces of pork or beef gelatin.
  10. 10Vegetarians who eat fish are called Pescetarians.
  1. 01National Rice Pudding Day is celebrated on the 9th of August.
  2. 02Caramel was invented by the Arabs.
  3. 03Gummy bears span to a length of 79 millimeters.
  4. 04Gorgonzola cheese is said to date back to the year 879.
  5. 05It takes 6 bites to fully consume the average hot dog.
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