Whether it’s in a taco, burger, or salad, black beans are consumed around the world due to their versatility, flavor, and rich nutrient profile. But are black beans a vegetable? Let’s find out. Are Black Beans a Vegetable? Black beans, and beans in general, belong to a group of plants known as legumes. However, beans…
Lovers of spicy food are surely familiar with sriracha sauce and jalapenos, two of the most popular (and hottest) condiments around. But have you ever wondered if there’s a scientific way to tell which one is hotter? The answer is “Yes,” and in today’s blog post we show you how. The Scoville Scale From the…
Ingredients like bell peppers can confuse food and plant lovers alike. With that in mind, in today’s post we tell you if a bell pepper is a fruit or a vegetable and provide an easy method to tell the difference between these two botanical categories. Fruits vs Vegetables In a previous post, we talked at…
You have probably heard about white rice, brown rice, and black rice. But what about yellow rice? In today’s post, we take a closer look at the history behind this staple of many cuisines around the world. What Is Yellow Rice? As you might have guessed, yellow rice is well… yellow. However, there’s an important…
Garlic can do wonders for your pasta or bread. But what about its health benefits? For example, Is garlic good for your heart? Keep reading to learn some interesting, science-backed facts about garlic. Is Garlic Good for Your Heart? Humans have been using garlic for thousands of years, and for good reason. In addition to…
Juicy, fresh, and always enticing, pineapples are one of the world’s favorite fruits. But do you know how to tell if a pineapple is ripe? Keep reading to learn this and other interesting facts about pineapples. How To Tell If a Pineapple Is Ripe? While pineapple hails from tropical and subtropical America, this fruit is…
Not even the most hardened food lovers can avoid shedding a tear when they chop onions. But why does this happen? In this post, we explain why onions make you cry, along with other interesting facts about onions. Why Do Onions Make You Cry? In a way, onions make us cry to discourage us from…
With food, there’s always more than meets the eye. Seemingly simple questions such as “Why are carrots orange” can reveal interesting facts about nutrition and health. Keep reading to learn more. Why Are Carrots Orange? Roses are red, violets are blue, and carrots are orange. Well, that’s not the traditional version of the poem. But…
In a previous post, we talked about the history of furikake, a popular dry Japanese condiment. But can furikake go bad? Keep reading to discover the answer. What Is Furikake? Simply put, furikake is dry seasoning that the Japanese love to sprinkle over foods like rice, fish, or vegetables. While the ingredients of furikake may…