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A banana is an elongated, edible fruit – botanically a berry – produced by several kinds of large herbaceous flowering plants in the genus Musa. Bananas float in water, as do apples and watermelons. More than 100 billion bananas are eaten every year in the world, making them the fourth most popular agricultural product. Bananas …
Rice is the seed of grass species oryza sativa( Asian Rice) or oryza glaberrimma (African Rice) It is world’s most consumed staple food in cereal grains. There are more than 40,000 varieties of rice. Asia alone both produces and consumes 90% of the world’s rice. Asia alone both produces and consumes 90% of the world’s …
The spice originates from a flower called crocus sativus—commonly known as the “saffron crocus.” Saffron is extremely subtle and fragrant. The slightly sweet, luxurious taste is totally enigmatic. Origin Saffron is most costly spice in the world by weight. It is believed to be originated in Iran, however Greece and Mesopotamia has also been suggested as possible …
Coffee is the second most traded commodity in the world, first is petroleum. The story goes that that Kaldi discovered coffee after he noticed that after eating the berries from a certain tree, his goats became so energetic that they did not want to sleep at night. Kaldi reported his findings to the abbot of …
History of Tea The history of tea dates back to ancient China, almost 5,000 years ago. According to legend, in 2732 B.C. Emperor Shen Nung discovered tea when leaves from a wild tree blew into his pot of boiling water. He was immediately interested in the pleasant scent of the resulting brew, and drank some. …
History of Indian Cuisine The history of Indian cuisine over 5000 years old. Each region has its own traditions, religions, and culture that influence its food. Historical events such as invasions, trade relations, and colonialism have played a role in introducing certain foods to this country. Indian food has been influenced by Mongolian, Persian, and …
Pasta has been a favored family food for countless years – so long that many people often question where exactly pasta came from. As seen in our timeline below, pasta has been eaten by many different cultures through a large number of time periods. Still utilized in all different cuisines today, there’s no question that …
Noodles are the staple food in many countries now (Chinese noodles, Japanese Noodles. Korean Noodles, Filipino Noodles, Vietnamese Noodles, and Italian Pasta). But where did they actually come from? A 4,000-year-old bowl of noodles unearthed in China is the earliest example ever found of one of the world’s most popular foods, scientists reported today. It …
Biryani has been one of the most satisfying food for centuries. But, do you know its journey from Persia to your plate? Origin and History The word Biryani is derived from the Persian word Birian, which means ‘fried before cooking’ and Birinj, the Persian word for rice. There are various theories related to the origin …
Hot summers end extreme heatwaves always pushed people to find some way to cool themselves. This quest enabled the creation of many innovative dishes and traditions, but only one item of them all managed to capture our imagination and wishes, giving everyone time to enjoy their moments in the sun and cool themselves like never …