Everyone loves learning new facts and that includes interesting facts about food too.
Even if you’re the type who simply cares about food and not about facts related to it, you’ll be amazed by what we’ve rounded up for you today. There’s a whole world of food-related information out there, just waiting to be explored.
If you want to know some weird yet hilarious food facts, you're in the right place. Here are some fun facts about food.
1. Astronauts Grew Food in Space in 2015
In 2015, NASA astronauts worked together to make the first-ever space-grown food and it happened to be red romaine lettuce. It was placed in a specially designed chamber that provided ideal conditions for the vegetable to grow.
Magda Ehlers/Pexels | At least astronauts don’t have to worry about running out of food
2. Some Food in The U.S. Can be Too Ugly to Sell
It might seem ridiculous that there are beauty standards for food and vegetables too but sadly, this is true. It is reported that 40% of whole produce is actually never sold because sellers believe that consumers will not purchase ‘ugly’ produce, which is why grocery stores never restock them. And when they do, this stock usually goes up on sale at a discount.
Pixabay/Pexels | Even if it’s ugly, it probably tastes the same
3. Sound Can Make Your Food Better or Worse
It is reported that listening to high-frequency sounds while eating food can enhance its sweetness for you. On the other hand, if you listen to low-frequency sounds, you might find your food to be bitter. But all of this levels out if you don’t hear any sound at all.
4. Death Row Inmates Don’t Get to Pick Their Last Meal
This happened in Texas when an inmate ordered an expensive meal but he didn’t eat it because he wasn’t, in fact, hungry. After this particular case, state legislators put an end to allowing death row inmates to be able to choose their final meal.
Rondae Production/Pexels | The guy was on death row and so, it’s pretty understandable why he suddenly did not feel hungry anymore
5. Australians Are Big Meat Fans
When it comes to meat consumption and popularity, Australia takes the top spot. Every year, around 200 pounds of meat is consumed by a single person down under. Taking a deserving spot at #2 is none other than the United States of America.
6. London Has More Indian Restaurants Than Mumbai or Delhi
It is reported that there are approximately 15 thousand Indian restaurants in the United Kingdom, with most of them located in London. The most intriguing part, however, is that most of the owners of these Indian restaurants are actually of Bangladeshi descent.
So what do you think of these food-related facts?
