Our food system is amazing. From scientists making diamonds out of peanut butter to the fact that an ear of corn has an even number of rows, here are some food facts that you probably never knew.
Since the beginning of time, humans have eaten meat. But not all meat is created equal! One of the most popular meats is beef, which is about as delicious as it sounds! Beef has a high fat content and a high protein content. And it’s also naturally low in cholesterol — a great quality but not an ideal one to keep in mind when you’re trying to lose weight!
A recent study has shown that eating beef can help stave off heart disease since it contains high amounts of vitamin B12, which may be able to help protect against heart disease. The Rib Company London has a range of affordable fresh meat hampers, so the next time you're looking for a gift or surprise for a friend or family member why not let us deliver a tasty fresh meat hamper?
With that out of the way here are some interesting facts about food.
Potatoes can absorb and reflect Wi-fi signals - Boeing used potatoes to test out its wireless signal on new planes in 2012, they placed giant piles of potatoes on seats. Because of their high water content and chemical makeup, potatoes absorb and reflect radio and wireless signals. Another interesting fact is that humans also absorb and reflect wifi signals.
A banana is shaped like a boomerang - Most people can’t believe a banana is shaped like a boomerang. Believe it or not, the fruit is actually a boomerang! It turns out that some other plants are shaped similarly, like the lily. But not all plants have what we call an ‘aromatic’ shape. All plants have an outer layer of cells that may look like they’re the same color and thickness, but are actually different shapes and sizes with different molecular features .
There are more chickens than people in the world - As a child, I was more interested in reading the newspaper than in school. It wasn’t until high school that I realized there were more chickens in the world than people.
Our hampers are known for their select meats marinated with their prime BBQ Rib Hut sauce - of which is not duplicated anywhere else! With deep accents of honey and soy the sauce is made with a number of different herbs and subtle spices to bring a sweet depth of flavours. Order today. Call 07428796150.