Some funny facts about FOODS #1

• ‌People who drink whole milk are less likely to be fat than those who drink low-fat milk.

• ‌Ketchup is an amazing cleanser and polisher for metals due to the tomatoes and vinegar contained in it.

• ‌Potato chip bags are not full of air, but of nitrogen gas which prevents the chips from oxidising and thus going stale.

• While we do think of pasta as a culturally Italian food, it is likely the descendent of ancient Asian noodles. A common belief about pasta is that it was brought to Italy from China by Marco Polo during the 13th century.

• The Yolk and the Whites of the egg have the Same Amount of Protein. The main difference, however, is in the calories. While a single yolk contains 3 grams of protein for 60 calories, a single egg white provides you with 3 grams of protein for just 15 calories. So, leaving out the yolk means you can get an equal amount of protein for fewer calories.

• In addition to India, mango is also the national fruit of Pakistan and Philippines.

• Depending on the diet of the cow, the color of the butter will vary. Grass-fed cows produce butter with yellowish shade while cows fed with grains and other food items produce butter that which is white in color.

• The only taste humans are born craving is sugar.

• ‌Before the Eraser was invented people used soft bread crumbs to erase pencil marks.

• Honey never spoils. When sealed in an airtight container, honey is one of the few foods known to have an eternal shelf life.