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

Wagyu beef gets its extraordinary marbling from genetics and a diet high in energy-dense feed.

Pea protein has an amino acid profile close to egg white and is increasingly used as a plant-based protein source.

Blue zones — regions where people live longest — share common dietary patterns: mostly plant-based, moderate alcohol, whole foods.

Honey does not spoil when stored properly in a sealed container.

You are more likely to choke on food than win the lottery.

The average person eats about 60,000 pounds of food in their lifetime.

Miso's probiotic content varies by processing — unpasteurized miso retains live cultures while pasteurized does not.

The world's most expensive spice by weight is saffron, costing up to $5,000 per pound.