Honey is the only food that never spoils. Archaeologists have found pots of honey in Egyptian tombs dating back over 3,000 years that…

Bananas are naturally radioactive because they contain potassium, and a small fraction of naturally-occurring potassium—potassium-40—is…

The golden hue of butter comes from beta-carotene in the grass that cows eat. When cows are grass-fed, the carotene passes into their milk…

In 2021, Canadians noticed their butter was mysteriously harder at room temperature. The culprit was palm oil supplements added to cow feed…

Regular butter burns at around 350°F, but clarified butter can withstand temperatures over 450°F. Removing milk solids raises the smoke…