Is Manna Healthy to Eat? Separating Myth from Modern Facts
                                
                                
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                                The term “manna” originated with the Israelites’ question, “What is it?”, upon first encountering the mysterious food source in the desert. Today, the name refers to several distinct substances, from biblical miracle food to tree sap and commercial products. So, is manna healthy to eat, or is its nutritional value a modern myth?