Glucose (sugar) has an opposite “handed” isomer L-glucose that tastes identical and isn't metabolized as sugar, so it's safe for diabetics. Unfortunately, L-glucose costs 50% more than gold.
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The first product to have a bar code was Wrigleys gum!
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Vanilla flavoring is sometimes made with an ingredient from beaver pee.
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Cranberries are sorted for ripeness by bouncing them; a fully ripened cranberry can be dribbled like a basketball.
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Pretzels were originally invented for Christian Lent.
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It takes up to four hours to hard boil an ostrich egg.
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Honey is used sometimes for antifreeze mixtures and in the center of golf balls.
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Contrary to popular belief, London Broil is not a cut of beef but rather a method of cooking.
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