Food
How do air fryers work?
Air fryers work by circulating very hot air over the food continuously until the outer layer becomes cooked to a degree of crispiness, similar to conventional ovens or deep fryers….
Could someone temporarily survive by eating grass clippings?
Imagine a disaster hitting the area where you live, causing the food supply to halt temporarily. All grocery stores have been emptied and you’ve eaten everything in your pantry. What…
How is the caffeine removed from decaffeinated coffee?
There are 4 different ways to decaffeinate the coffee beans used to make coffee that can be divided into solvent-based and non-solvent based methods. With solvents, the general idea is…
What is the difference between maize and corn?
There is no difference between corn and maize. In fact, according to Merriam-Webster, the definition of maize is quite literally “corn.” Also, corn and maize share the same Wikipedia page—which…
What is the temperature inside my refrigerator and freezer?
The temperature in your refrigerator (fridge) should be between 34° F (1.7° C) and 39 °F (3.3° C), while the temperature inside your freezer should be below 0° F (17.8°…
Does gum really take seven years to digest?
If one old wives’ tale is true, gum will stay in your digestive system for seven years after being swallowed. Thankfully, this is nonsense. Nothing could reside that long unless it was…
What is the difference between whole grain, whole wheat, white, and multigrain bread?
The two main differences between whole grain, whole wheat, white, and multigrain bread are the parts and type of grain used in the bread and nutritional value. WHOLE GRAIN BREAD…
Why isn’t there mouse-flavored cat food?
There isn’t mouse-flavored cat food because the FDA holds pet food to most of the same safety regulations as it does for human food and the pet food industry was…
Was Tang really invented in space?
No, Tang was not invented in space. It was invented in 1957 by a food chemist named William A. Mitchell while he was working at General Mills. When Tang first…