Tag: Food history facts

Over 500 million pounds of peanut butter are consumed in the United States every year, yet it contains no dairy. The reason why peanut butter is called butter is due to its spreadable consistency, which reminded early inventors of dairy butter, despite being a completely different product.

Based on extensive archaeological evidence, it is clear that ancient Egyptians did eat meat, though consumption varied significantly by social class and religious observance. The wealthy regularly enjoyed beef and poultry, while commoners ate meat sparingly, relying more on staples like grains, vegetables, and fish.