More Fun Food Facts – 8/22/24

I am still out of commission, and am really unable to do much in the kitchen right now because of my finger. I am going back to the doctor again today and I will give more of an update on it later. So, I thought I would share some more fun food facts with you while we wait. I always like learning new things. I hope you do too. 🙂

  1. Do you know how poundcake gets its name? Originally when it was made, the recipe called for 1 lb of butter, 1 lb of sugar and 1 lb of eggs. So … It was called poundcake.

2. If you eat sushi, then you are familiar with wasabi. But most wasabi sauce is just colored horseradish. Real wasabi is difficult to make and is very expensive.

3. Nutmeg is a favorite spice used for many things and many recipes. But use it sparingly. Did you know that nutmeg is actually a hallucinogen. It contains a natural compound called myristicin that has mind-altering effects if taken in large doses.

4. Salmon is a popular type of fish. Wild salmon comes in different shades of pink, that comes from the color of the shrimp they eat, similar to flamingoes. But farm salmon is fed a different diet, and their pink coloring comes from dyes, since they are normally white. They are fed specific plant pigments to get the same hue as wild salmon.

5. Up until 2013, in Russia beer and all other alcohols under 10% ABV were considered soft drinks.

6. Nutella is a worldwide favorite sweet treat to eat. It is so popular in fact, that 25% of all hazelnuts, or 1 out of every 4 hazelnuts ends up in a jar of Nutella. I LOVE Nutella!

So …. Now you know all these fun little food facts that you never knew before. Aren’t you glad you tuned in???? You just never know what you’ll learn.

Have a great day and make every day great. Stay safe and stay well. ‘Til next time.

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Author: ajeanneinthekitchen

I have worked in the restaurant and catering industry for over 35 years. I attended 2 culinary schools in Southern California, and have a degree in culinary arts from the Southern California School of Culinary Arts, as well as a few other degrees in other areas. I love to cook and I love to feed people.

21 thoughts on “More Fun Food Facts – 8/22/24”

  3. I never knew that about the nutmeg, and I did not know about russia saying all alcohol below 10 percent was a soft drink, but, that really does not surprise me! I hope your finger is ok! Keep us posted! X

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