We can all admit that there are some food-related things we really should know – but when it comes down to it, we’re actually complete novices.
Whether it’s the true ingredients of classic dipping sauces or how chicken nuggets are made, there’s always something new to learn.
However, there are some discoveries that are truly shocking because they’re just so unexpected – and for one woman a simple kitchen staple will never be the same again.
The anonymous woman shared her recent revelation about black pepper on Mumsnet. But, to be frank, her theory doesn’t make much sense.
Her viral post reads: ‘I just learnt that black pepper is NOT made from the dried seeds of bell peppers… I’m really surprised. I wonder what else I think I “know” which is wrong’.
Judging by the comments in the thread, it seems she was the only person who made such a connection.
One commenter responded with: ‘But, but, they don’t even look the same!’
Another confused person shared: ‘I can’t understand how you were ever confused about this!’
Other Mumsnet users expressed sympathy and defended the woman’s innocent confusion over pepper. One person added: ‘Considering we don’t grow these things ourselves it’s not surprising, though. I’ve never seen a peppercorn plant either, just googled and they’re so cool!’
The black pepper we sprinkle on our dishes to give them an added kick of spice is made from peppercorn. So, perhaps the connection the Mumsnet user tried to make stemmed from the fact that paprika is made from dried red peppers that have been ground to a fine powder.
‘Wait until you discover what paprika is,’ someone teased in the comments. ‘Your mind will be blown.’
Someone else wrote: ‘But did you know that paprika is made from the dried skin of bell peppers? I didn’t until I was about 40. Maybe you did and that was confusing you.’
But the original poster (OP) replied and clarified: ‘When you cut a pepper open there are little seeds. I thought black pepper was those seeds dried out. I’ve known what paprika is for about 15 years now.’
The more you know…
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