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Fun Facts

Fun Fact: Alfalfa

Much of the honey produced in the United States is sourced from alfalfa.

Fun Fact: Tryptophan

Turkey is rich in tryptophan, but so is soybean and a host of different fish.

Fun Fact: Prickly Pear

Despite its prickly defenses, prickly pear cactus is a nutritious plant. It contains nutrients such as vitamin C, magnesium, and calcium.

Fun Fact: Turmeric

Turmeric and ginger are members of the same family, Zingiberaceae. This explains their similar knob-like appearances.

Fun Fact: Apple

Apples float in
 water because 
they are 25% air.

Fun Fact: Jerusalem Artichoke

Contrary to its name, Jerusalem artichoke is actually a species of sunflower. It's also high in inulin.

Fun Fact: Hibiscus

Several species of hibiscus have red petals, but the species used for commercial hibiscus drinks has white petals. The red color comes from the flower's red sepals.