“You don’t want to know how the sausage is made.” The old adage is true. Trust us. Some facts about food are best left moldering in the dark, humid corner behind your kitchen cabinet. So don’t read on, dear Pandas. Don’t-- oh well. It looks like we’re not going to be able to stop you curious Pandas from checking out the true-but-disgusting food facts that the Bored Panda team has collected. They’re perfect for the spookfest that is October, just not great for your stomach.
Go on, then, scroll on down. Just remember to upvote your fave yucky and icky facts and share any other ones that you know in the comment section below. But please, promise us one thing—make sure you’re not snacking on anything as you’re reading this post!
How many bugs can legally be in your food? What’s the name of the cheese that you should steer clear of if you’re not a fan of chomping on live insects? Why is my appetite suddenly gone? The answers to these and other questions are below.
#21
Frozen broccoli must have an average of no more than 60 aphids or thrips or mites per 100 grams.
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25points
#22
This is the most disgusting defect in the FDA approved list! Yes, 1 kilogram of wheat may contain upto 9 rodent poop pellets. Even your favourite popcorn may contain upto 4 pellets of rodent poop. The presence of a small amount of mammalian excreta is considered to be safe for consumption.
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#24
Oregano can legally contain up to 1,250 insect fragments per 10 grams.
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#25
Tomato paste is considered bad only if more than 45 percent contains mold.
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#26
As much as five percent of your maraschino cherries can legally contain maggots.
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#28
Berries can harbor up to 4 larvae per 100 grams.
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#29
Cinnamon can carry up to 1 milligram of animal excrement per pound.
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#30
Up to 10 percent of canned asparagus can harbor asparagus beetles or egg sacs.
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