Fun food facts

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When I am home and when I travel, I love to share pictures of the food I ate, so that other people will know what to expect when visiting a new place.

While doing so, I have discovered many food habits and facts around the world, and now I will share some with you, because sharing is caring ?

I would love to read and look at your replies about other fun food facts!

Let’s start with my fun food facts!

If you visit Malaga, ask for a typical glass of muscatel. It is very cheap but it will be an explosion of sweetness in your mouth.
If you visit Malaga, ask for a typical glass of muscatel. It is very cheap but it will be an explosion of sweetness in your mouth.2268×4032 971 KB

In Lanzarote Cactus is a way of life. They also have cactus burger!
In Lanzarote Cactus is a way of life. They also have cactus burger!4032×2268 854 KB

Strange fruits around the world: did you know dragon fruit? It is very popular in Thailand, and it is called like that because it looks like a ball of fire if not cut.
Strange fruits around the world: did you know dragon fruit? It is very popular in Thailand, and it is called like that because it looks like a ball of fire if not cut.4032×2268 1020 KB

Do you know that in canary islands, after each meal they serve you a glass of Ronmiel, rum that tastes like honey? It is served in the typical glass with a single ice cube.
Do you know that in canary islands, after each meal they serve you a glass of Ronmiel, rum that tastes like honey? It is served in the typical glass with a single ice cube.4032×2268 815 KB

Do you know that some bars in Milan make a "gelato vegan cocktail"? This one is strawberry gelato, amaretto disaronno, dark chocolate (no milk) and fruit in a coffee cup.
Do you know that some bars in Milan make a "gelato vegan cocktail"? This one is strawberry gelato, amaretto disaronno, dark chocolate (no milk) and fruit in a coffee cup.2268×2270 888 KB

Do you know that original tomatoes used to be small and yellow and only the intervention of years of modifications brought us the red tomatoes that we know? We could define it the first GMO. In Italy yellow tomatoes are surfacing again, on pizza and in life, especially in Campania region.
Do you know that original tomatoes used to be small and yellow and only the intervention of years of modifications brought us the red tomatoes that we know? We could define it the first GMO. In Italy yellow tomatoes are surfacing again, on pizza and in life, especially in Campania region.2268×4032 991 KB

Patanegra is a special kind of prosciutto typical of Spain; it is called like that because the animal it comes from is black. The actual prosciutto is not black though!
Patanegra is a special kind of prosciutto typical of Spain; it is called like that because the animal it comes from is black. The actual prosciutto is not black though!4032×2268 933 KB

In Malaga, before every meal, they will bring olive oil and bread to your table, so that you can start eating that before your main courses
In Malaga, before every meal, they will bring olive oil and bread to your table, so that you can start eating that before your main courses720×1280 56.4 KB

In Catania you can eat tagliatelle al ragù while looking at the sea; make sure you do this once in a lifetime, it is worth it
In Catania you can eat tagliatelle al ragù while looking at the sea; make sure you do this once in a lifetime, it is worth it4032×2268 1.18 MB

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