Glucose (sugar) has an opposite “handed” isomer L-glucose that tastes identical and isn't metabolized as sugar, so it's safe for diabetics. Unfortunately, L-glucose costs 50% more than gold.
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Pineapples are not a single fruit, but a group of berries that have fused together.
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A cauliflower that weighs almost 72.5kg has broken the world record by almost 3kg.
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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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Newman’s Own foods donates 100% of its post tax profits to charity. As of June 2012 these donations have exceeded 330 million dollars.
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A strawberry is not a berry, but a banana is.
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Chocolate is lower in caffeine than tea, coffee and coca cola. A one ounce bar of chocolate contains about 6mg of caffeine, whereas a five ounce cup of regular coffee contains over 40mg.
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