Food Facts - Did you know

Potato crisps were introduced to England in 1913. They had been discovered in France by a Mr Carter and he set up a company, Carter’s Crisps, to manufacture them.

The practice of serving a slice of lemon with fish began in Western Europe in the 12^th century. It was believed that if a person accidentally swallowed a fishbone the lemon juice would dissolve it.

Ice cream was invented in China in 2000BC when somebody packed a soft-milk-and-rice mixture in snow.

The Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate bar was launched in 1905.

When they arrived in America the Pilgrim Fathers refused to eat lobster because they thought it was a large insect.

Garlic became increasingly popular after the Crusades. Its strong smell was believed to be a devil repellent.

Nougat originated in Ancient Greece.

Britain’s first named cheese, Cheshire, was mentioned in the Domesday Book.