What is the oldest food staple?
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Archaeological evidence from a Natufian site in Jordan revealed bread-making dating back approximately 14,400 years, making it one of the oldest processed foods discovered. However, defining the oldest food staple is complex, as it involves differentiating between naturally foraged foods and those deliberately cultivated or prepared by early humans. The answer depends on what you consider a “staple” and how far back you look in human history.
