Everybody knows, and can easily recognize, four basic taste groups: sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. But what about that mysterious fifth flavor profile, the one known as umami? What does that mean, and how does it taste?
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This cheese is only made from the milk of the endangered Balkan donkey, and only in one location, the Zasavica Special Nature Reserve, and by only by one cheesemaker, a man named Slobodan Simic — and it will set you back several Benjamins for even just a little bit.
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That tightly packed red and white imposter you'll find displayed in the seafood section of the grocery store may resemble crab, but it's not really made of crab at all. So, what exactly is in imitation crab?
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Some of those foods you think are Mexican... aren't. Here are some of the Mexican foods that were actually invented in the United States.
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Even the most health-obsessed adults can struggle with healthy eating, and food safety concerns don't make it any easier. After seeing yet another big FDA alert about your favorite bagged salad, you're probably wondering why romaine lettuce keeps getting recalled.
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It's no secret that we should be cutting down on the amount of red meat in our diets. That's left some people who still can't resist the occasional steak or juicy burger to try switching to seemingly healthier varieties of red meat, like grass-fed beef — but is grass-fed beef actually healthier?
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One of the most puzzling things on the ingredient list of many foods is the inclusion of natural flavors and artificial flavors — what the heck are they, and what's the difference between the two, anyway?
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Maybe you think you do actually know what you're doing when it comes to eating pizza, but also, have you considered that you've actually been eating pizza wrong your entire life? To end this debate, let's lay out once and for all, exactly how you should eat pizza — or maybe not.
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Guess what, everybody, McDonald's is bringing back your favorite boneless slab of ribs pork sandwich -- the McRib! That's right, McDonald's has just announced that as early as October 7, the McRib will be returning to its menus across the country.
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As it turns out, some of the swankiest cows come from France, and the priciest bit of beef you could possibly sink your teeth into costs an incredible $3,200.
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We think we need to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Although that's not a bad assumption, there is actually something you should be drinking that will hydrate you faster and keep you hydrated longer than water does.
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Tangerines, clementines, and mandarin oranges — there are quite a few types of orange citrus fruits to choose from, but you might discover that they all look relatively the same. This means if you don't pay attention, you could buy a tangerine and accidentally come home with a clementine.
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There's a host of options one can look to to relieve an upset stomach, and for years people have sworn by lemon-lime soda, with 7Up or Sprite being popular choices. Will a few sips of that soda really help your upset stomach, or is this simply a myth?
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Humans have been eating fruit, vegetables, and meat for a long, long time — so long that it's evolved along the way. That means we've now got something that our ancestors wouldn't even recognize. Let's take a look at just what foods have changed they way they look.
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Chick-fil-A's Polynesian sauce is, according to Chick-Fil-A's website, a delicious sweet and sour sauce with a strong, tangy flavor, and it was actually one of Chick-fil-A's very first dipping sauces, introduced in 1984 along with honey mustard and barbeque.
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More and more people are opting to switch up their boozy beverage of choice and grab a hard cider, and many are reaching for the distinctive and fun varieties of Angry Orchard. So, what should you know before you pop the top on your next bottle of Angry Orchard?
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There are few things so constant in the world of food than the agreement that bacon is pretty much the best-tasting thing ever. But if you've ever tried to decipher the bacon packaging at the supermarket, you may have found yourself wondering what the difference is between cured and uncured bacon.
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Even if you didn't know him, you could tell that Food Network personality, restaurateur, and chef Carl Ruiz was a guy who would be fun to hang out with.
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Potatoes are a staple starch most can't resist, but what about green potatoes? Should you be slicing and dicing them for your next party recipe? Here's the lowdown on whether or not green potatoes are safe to eat.
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In an AMA post on Reddit, Matt Stonie admits that he first entered the competitive eating world to simply make a buck. The California native made $1000 and he was eager to do it all over again. "I won by a quarter of a lobster roll," he said, and thought that maybe he could do this.
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Caviar is practically synonymous with wealth and extravagance. It features prominently in parties thrown by Russian oil barons, has made an appearance on a $1,000 pizza, and was even used to moisturize the skin of first son Barron Trump. Yes, caviar is definitely some high-end stuff — but why?
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If you happen to be a vegan who really loves avocados, well, we have some news that might have you spitting out your avocado smoothie in compete and total shock. Avocados aren't as vegan-friendly as you've been led to believe.
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Salmon is an incredibly versatile fish which is why you'll see it served in many forms from smoked and grilled to even raw. According to Smart Source Seafood, yes, you can eat raw salmon, but there are a few things that you need to keep in mind.
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If you're a lover of barbecued ribs, chances are you've noticed that there's a thick, slightly translucent skin, called silver skin, on one side of the slab. It can seem like a daunting task to get rid of it, so aspiring chefs might wonder if they really need to remove the silver skin from meat.
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Green onions are an incredibly versatile vegetable. Although they're often associated with Chinese, Korean, and other Asian cuisines, sliced green onions also add a nice touch to potato salad and even pizza.
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Good luck finding Chilean sea bass on the menu at your local Red Lobster. The dish can be incredibly pricey and is typically found only in high-end restaurants. What is it that makes Chilean sea bass so expensive, though? Well, the short answer would be supply and demand.
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If you don't pop open an avocado within a few days of it ripening, then you could be in for an unhappy surprise when you finally do, because there is nothing sadder than a gross, squishy, browning, too-ripe avocado.
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