Dishes can be seen as delicious meals you’re tempted to prepare and as works of art thanks to their color combinations, but strange food discoveries can also be fascinating for a variety of other reasons. These Reddit users shared moments when their food was more than just sustenance, and we’re revealing them to you!
McDonalds Ketchup and Tomato Sauce
Reddit user anilsoi11 revealed that McDonald’s locations in Thailand offer both “tomato sauce” and “American ketchup,” in addition to the standard chicken sauce. He noted that the tomato sauce is sweeter and has a thinner consistency than ketchup. Also, he mentioned that these two sauces are available at some McDonald’s locations in Bangkok, particularly in areas frequented by expats and tourists.
Three Grains of Pepper
Reddit user Old-Volume-4480 realized that the packet of ground black pepper he had been given contained only three peppercorns. A reply from user Fist_One expressed: “I love how you always need 3 to 5 packets of pepper but a single salt packet is always too much salt.” It was certainly one of the strange food discoveries.
Food Under The Stairs
Reddit user AZonieGuy revealed that the previous owner of his girlfriend’s house had smashed through the drywall with a hammer because of a leak in the water pipe in the bathroom. He added that while tearing apart the bathroom to fix the issue, his girlfriend discovered a hidden stash of about 60 food containers, including 60 cans. A reply from user BetterBiscuits mentioned: “Be sure to dump everything out of those containers, you never know when people stash cash in the middle of dry grain containers.”
Meat with Anti Theft Sensor On It
Theft in many cities has reached the point where people will steal whatever is within reach. Reddit user pkeit32 revealed that at the Walmart in his city, there is meat with anti-theft sensors attached. Years ago, these sensors were reserved for very expensive products, items whose theft would represent a significant loss for the company, yet now they are appearing on a $100 Angus beef rib. It was another one of the strange food discoveries.
Burger Bun With More Calories Than a Regular Sized Snicker Bar
A regular-sized Snicker bar contains 250 calories in 52.7 grams, whereas this burger bun per serving has 270 calories in 98 grams per piece. A reply from Reddit user elspotto expressed: “Those buns are massive, the ones I buy in the United States are more in line with 50-gram ones.” The unusual comparison made for other of the strange food discoveries.
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Giant Versions of Food Staples
Reddit user OhDeerDear shared a rural grocery store he visited that sold huge versions of products such as vegetables and legumes, canned fruit in syrup, and cans of chili and sauces, among other items. A reply from user andersonfmly explained: “That makes sense when you only make it into ‘town’ every few months, one has to plan big just to survive.” It was another of these strange food discoveries from a rural store.
Roll of Necco Candy
Reddit user Car_is_mi was surprised to find that the serving size for this roll of Necco candy is the entire roll. A reply from user eskimospy212 expressed: “When people try to tell me things were better in the past I think of Necco wafers and think to myself when they were invented this is what candy tasted like.” The serving size made this into the list of strange food discoveries.
A Bag Of Lentils With 50% More Protein Than The Other
One of the bags of lentils, the one on the left, contains 12 grams of protein, while the one on the right has 8 grams. However, the alarming thing is that they have the same total weight of 35 grams. A reply from user tidepill expressed: “The one on the right has hull still on, it’s more fiber, and the left probably are red lentils with hull removed.” The differing labels made for another of these strange food discoveries.
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Anything Goes Theater
Reddit user ScoobyD00BIEdoo shared an image of what she came across while walking through a movie theater in Brazil, as she passed by a trash can filled with dozens of fast-food wrappers and containers. She also mentioned that some cinemas in Brazil allow customers to bring outside food into the theater. A reply from yanmagno expressed: “As a Brazilian who loves going to the movies: It’s true and people are always talking loudly in the theater.”
Caribbean Takeout Equals Two Bananas
Reddit user reboot was waiting for her Caribbean takeout order and was surprised to find two bananas included in the bag alongside everything else she had ordered. She revealed that her order included rice and beans with plantains on the side, but she didn’t think bananas would be included as well. She noted: “I had a good laugh when I opened the bag and realized it.” It was one of the unexpected strange food discoveries.
The Future Is Today
Reddit user Phenomena_Veronica shared that the restaurant she visited was staffed by a robot that brought food to the table. She also mentioned that her 4-year-old daughter was fascinated by the robot and tried to pet it. Additionally, she explained: “I was impressed with the sensors that made it stop dead when she got within a few inches.” The robot made the meal one of the strange food discoveries.
Chicken Pet Food Made From Fish
Reddit user NinjaAs6 was surprised when sharing a can of cat food that featured chicken on the label but listed fish as an ingredient. The user also revealed that she didn’t buy it because she recalled reading that the ingredients included “chicken by-product” and fish, which raised doubts about the product’s quality. This was one of many strange food discoveries.
Popcorn Thrown Away After a Match
It is a fact that the world has a problem with food being bought and ending up in the trash, whether because it has passed its expiration date or simply goes unused, and this image proves it. Reddit user Jackson_Rhodes_42 shared evidence of the amount of popcorn that ended up in the trash after a sporting event at her workplace.
Cat Food That Opened Differently
Reddit user hellyeshom shared an image of three different cat foods; the boxes opened differently in each case, despite all coming from the same company. A comment from user Agoia explained: “They are different product lines, so they have different production facilities, and then that’s why they possibly have different packaging.” The packaging differences were another of the strange food discoveries.
A Fridge Swallowed a Food Item
Reddit user Huge-Beat-1544 shared an image of what he saw upon opening his refrigerator. It looked as though the appliance was consuming the food item placed inside, as the item was frozen solid and stuck to the back wall. The user revealed that the frozen object was likely a Japanese root vegetable his wife had bought about six months earlier. It was certainly one of the strange food discoveries.
Food With Marked Expiration Dates
Reddit user heruka108 mentioned that his father-in-law labels food with expiration dates to keep track of when items in the fridge should be discarded. This makes the dates more visible so nothing gets overlooked and ends up in the trash. It seems like a great way to avoid wasting food and money in the household. This practical idea stands out among the strange food discoveries.
Conclusion
These images of food have given Reddit users plenty to think about, which is why they decided to immortalize the moment by posting them online. From the massive bags of popcorn that go to waste at every sporting event to the giant grocery stores found near rural areas, these strange food discoveries offer a perspective on food that not everyone is accustomed to.
