We’ve all enjoyed the sweet, vibrant taste of grape-flavored drinks, candies, and gum, but have you ever stopped to wonder: why doesn’t it actually taste like grapes? Despite being synonymous with the purple fruit, grape flavor in many of our favorite treats doesn’t resemble the real thing at all! That sweet, sugary taste we all […]
In this episode of Binging with Babish, Andrew Rea goes full Springfield by recreating one of The Simpsons’ most unholy food monstrosities: “The Coagulator.” Imagine a tuna melt so extreme, it gets dunked in funnel cake batter, deep-fried in… mayonnaise oil, and powdered with enough sugar to cause instant regret. Yes, the sandwich that nobody […]
Weird History Food is gonna turn this up to 11 with the History of Energy Drinks. Energy drinks, namely Red Bull, Monster, and the always pleasant Four Loko are pretty well-known and popular brands, but they weren’t the first energy drink. No, that actually happened way back in the 1960s in Japan. Try not to […]
Ever heard that cooking with black plastic utensils might not be the best choice for your health? If you’re even a little worried about things like microplastics in your food, you might want to rethink using that black plastic spatula or spoon in the kitchen. Here’s why: Some black plastics aren’t just regular plastic—they might […]
From their caramel centers to chocolatey coatings, several widely used candy-making processes go into the production of a single Snickers bar. NurPhoto / Contributor via Getty Images Richard Hartel, University of Wisconsin-Madison It’s Halloween. You’ve just finished trick-or-treating and it’s time to assess the haul. You likely have a favorite, whether it’s chocolate bars, peanut […]
Ever wondered what makes Sriracha the spicy superhero of sauces? This saucy little devil is equal parts science experiment and flavor explosion, turning humble chilies into a condiment that somehow manages to go with everything. Let’s dive into the chemistry that transforms this red delight into a must-have condiment, otherwise known as the “Get-on-Everything Sauce.” […]
Some like it mild, some like it blazing hot, but who doesn’t love hot sauce? It’s like the superhero of condiments—saving bland meals one drop at a time! Join the Weird History Food channel as they dive into the fiery world of hot sauce, starting with the true legends: red hot chili peppers (no, not […]
Ever wonder what would happen if you took the power of Monster Energy Drink and turned it into an alcoholic beverage? Well, one creative brewer at Golden Hive Mead did just that, and the result is something truly unique—Monster Wine! After multiple experiments and some serious trial and error, he discovered that some of Monster’s […]
Just when you thought the world had reached its peak weird-food milestone, Japan says, “Hold my ramen… in a squeeze tube.” Introducing Boost Noodle, the caffeinated ramen for those who think taking a break to eat is for casuals. This portable snack allows you to slurp noodles with one hand while annihilating noobs with the […]
Ever wondered why a pineapple sitting on your counter turns yellow but doesn’t actually ripen? In the latest MinuteFood video, the host dives into this common misconception, explaining how a pineapple, unlike some fruits, just gets worse over time rather than better. The decline starts as soon as it’s picked, despite how it looks. Curious […]