Food Trivia: Are you REALLY a true foodie?

this is for fun and also facts about food we eat...so be enlighten...*wink*

-> Did you know that an oyster’s taste will depend on the water from where it came from. Briny, salty or nutty are some of the examples of its taste.

-> Guess what "alligator pear" is?...its AVOCADO alligator pear is its alias due to the texture of its skin and shape. and also avocado will not ripen until its being picked for the tree...

-> In the US, apple cider = apple juice. the term cider to refer to apple juice with no preservatives, and apple juice to juice that has been pasteurized. Unfermented apple juice is called 'apple juice' in most other countries, and the term 'cider' refers to 'hard cider', it has been fermented and is an alcoholic beverage....whooo thats is almost confusing...=p

-> Almonds are a tasty and nutritious addition to rice dishes, vegetable dishes, casseroles, stuffings, salads, baked goods and desserts; they also make an excellent substitute for bread crumbs as a topping for casseroles or in a breading for fish.

-> Science has proven that our taste buds have fine, distinct, and specific receptor tastes individually.

-> White beans are high in soluble fiber, which helps control blood pressure



thanx to Fun food trivia Wmn for the info...well i'll try to find more food related trivia in the future but for now this will do.