11. #AvocadoHistory: Avocados have been cultivated for over 7,000 years, dating back to ancient Mesoamerica.
12. #CoffeeBeans: Coffee beans are not actually beans, but seeds from a fruit called the coffee cherry.
13. #PineapplePrickles: Pineapples are the only fruit that contains protein-digesting enzymes, which can break down protein and aid digestion.
14. #SpicyScience: The heat of chili peppers is measured in Scoville Heat Units (SHU), which range from 0 SHU for a sweet pepper to over 2 million SHU for the hottest peppers.
15. #TeaTrivia: Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world, after water.
16. #MushroomMagic: Mushrooms have a unique relationship with trees, and can even help trees absorb nutrients from the soil.
17. #SushiStory: Sushi originated in ancient Japan as a way to preserve fish by fermenting it in rice.
18. #CocoaCraze: The world's largest chocolate consumer is the United States, with the average American eating over 12 pounds of chocolate per year.
19. #BreadWinner: Bread has been a staple food for thousands of years, with evidence of bread-making dating back to ancient Egypt.
20. #FoodForests: Agroforestry, the practice of growing crops and trees together, can increase crop yields while also promoting biodiversity and reducing deforestation.
#FoodFacts #Foodie #FoodLover #FoodHistory #FoodScience #Sustainability #FoodSecurity
11. #AvocadoHistory: Avocados have been cultivated for over 7,000 years, dating back to ancient Mesoamerica.
12. #CoffeeBeans: Coffee beans are not actually beans, but seeds from a fruit called the coffee cherry.
13. #PineapplePrickles: Pineapples are the only fruit that contains protein-digesting enzymes, which can break down protein and aid digestion.
14. #SpicyScience: The heat of chili peppers is measured in Scoville Heat Units (SHU), which range from 0 SHU for a sweet pepper to over 2 million SHU for the hottest peppers.
15. #TeaTrivia: Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world, after water.
16. #MushroomMagic: Mushrooms have a unique relationship with trees, and can even help trees absorb nutrients from the soil.
17. #SushiStory: Sushi originated in ancient Japan as a way to preserve fish by fermenting it in rice.
18. #CocoaCraze: The world's largest chocolate consumer is the United States, with the average American eating over 12 pounds of chocolate per year.
19. #BreadWinner: Bread has been a staple food for thousands of years, with evidence of bread-making dating back to ancient Egypt.
20. #FoodForests: Agroforestry, the practice of growing crops and trees together, can increase crop yields while also promoting biodiversity and reducing deforestation.
#FoodFacts #Foodie #FoodLover #FoodHistory #FoodScience #Sustainability #FoodSecurity
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