The world's largest pumpkin pie weighed over 3,699 pounds and measured 20 feet in diameter.

The world's oldest noodles, found in China, are about 4,000 years old and made from millet.

Green, black, and white teas all come from the same plant — Camellia sinensis — processed differently.

Raisins, prunes, and currants are all dried fruits with higher natural sugar concentration than their fresh counterparts.

The holes in Swiss cheese are called 'eyes' — cheese without holes is called 'blind'.

Honey is the only food that does not spoil when stored properly — edible honey has been found in 3,000-year-old Egyptian tombs.

Saffron is so labor-intensive that it takes about 150,000 flowers to produce just one kilogram.

The global banana trade is dominated by a single variety, the Cavendish, making it vulnerable to disease.

Nutella was invented during World War II when an Italian pastry maker mixed hazelnuts with chocolate to extend his cocoa supply.