Bananas are so ubiquitous in our lives that it is almost impossible to imagine a time when they were not part of our diet. Most of us have heard that the banana we eat today is not entirely in its natural form but came in as a result of artificial cultivation and breeding from their …
There has been a long-running debate on whether a crab should be classified under fish or meat. It’s important to make the distinction because some cultures and religions have restrictions on what animals you can eat. So, what is crab? In a way, crab is neither fish nor meat. Instead, it is biologically classified as …
Weetabix is a popular brand of crunchy wheat cakes produced in the UK. The palm-sized breakfast biscuits are mostly enjoyed with a glass of milk as the day’s first meal. But many people have been wondering whether it is ideal to eat Weetabix with water instead of milk? Since this is one of my favorite …
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Shrimp is one of the most popular types of seafood in the world. In fact, statistics show that the average person eats about 4 pounds of shrimp annually. But most people still can’t decide whether to classify shrimp as a type of fish, insect, or something else. So, technically, shrimp is not recognized as a …
Milk and cereal are America’s default breakfast pairing. It’s easy to see why people prefer this mixture: it’s wholesome, healthy, and delicious. That said, many people have been drawn into the debate on whether you can eat cereal without milk. Since this is something that still perplex many cereal lovers, I thought I should join …
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Like ketchup on hotdogs and pineapples on pizza, the classification of fish as meat has long been a hot debate in the culinary space. Meat essentially refers to animal flesh eaten as food, and the word “meat” is used as an umbrella term that includes other edible flesh such as fish and chicken. However, some …
Almond milk is a staple of several vegan diets. This plant-based milk has been touted as an ideal flavored alternative to dairy milk. One thing that its users keep worrying about is the product’s shelf life and how to store it. So, the question that keeps coming up is; does almond milk need to be …
This topic might sound like one of those things you think people unnecessarily get bothered with until you dig deeper into some botanical and culinary classification of farm products. In this article, we clear this age-old dilemma so that next time you get into this debate, you go in with factual ammunition from a food …
Are Lemons and Limes Considered Fruits or Vegetables? Read More »
A few days ago someone asked me my opinion about how safe it is to boil water in a nonstick pan. Her question went like this: Hi Dan, I like how you always take a scientific approach to explain things in a way that anyone; even those who hated sciences (me included) can easily follow. …
Can You Boil Water in Nonstick Pans? (Uncommon Myth Solved) Read More »
It is not the first time I am writing about bananas; it won’t be the last time either. Why? Because bananas have a mammoth-sized history and they always seem to continue unleashing new surprises as we continue to explore and consume them. It is no wonder that when you search for the most sold item …
Surprising Banana Mysteries (They are Berries; they are Radioactive!) Read More »
