Almonds are the most popular nut in the world by consumption.

Brie and Camembert are both soft-ripened French cheeses but develop their rinds from different Penicillium mold strains.

Coca-Cola originally contained cocaine — about 9 milligrams per glass — until the ingredient was removed in 1903.

The French culinary term 'mise en place' means 'everything in its place' — a principle of preparation before cooking.

A cucumber is 96% water, making it one of the most water-dense solid foods.

Lobsters were once considered food for the poor and were fed to prisoners — they only became a luxury food in the 20th century.

The most stolen food in the world is cheese, with about 4% of all cheese produced globally being stolen.

A typical ear of corn has about 800 kernels in 16 rows.

The average person will spend about 3.5 years eating over their lifetime.