As we view food as mere sustenance, we are instinctively focusing our shutters on what is in front of us rather than the collective history of each individual ingredient and the amazing journey that it goes through before ending up in a Michelin Star dish or your neighborhood night market. These mind-blowing pieces of trivia will definitely make you much more curious about your next meal, giving you that quick pause before taking a bite.

Impress your friends and family with these amazing stories that involve both the simplest and the most sophisticated ingredients. Even an apple has an epic story that you probably don’t know about. Here are 45 interesting food facts that can make you look like a food expert.