Brace yourselves before eating these foods. Dr. Sam Jethwa, a London-based cosmetic dentist and founder of Bespoke Smile, is revealing the five foods people should avoid for the sake of their teeth. First up: Pork crackling. Also known as pork rinds, the crunchy side dish can cause crevices in the teeth that could eventually lead to decay. … Read more
Let’s see if you can stomach this one. There was a recent uproar when social media sleuths revealed to a new generation of fast food lovers the vegetarian-unfriendly secret behind McDonald’s golden, delicious fries — beef flavoring mixed in with the vegetable oil, to amp up taste. But unusual ingredients are actually extremely common in … Read more
Fans of Haribo gummy bears are berry perplexed to learn the real flavor of its green bear. A resurfaced post on Reddit pictures a Haribo bag that identifies each bear’s flavor by color. While most consumers would associate the green bear with a green apple, lime, or even watermelon flavor, in most places, the green … Read more
Roll the dice, place your bets, sort your suspicions and summon your specters, it is National Board Game Day. Celebrated on April 11, the holiday aims to elevate tabletop games to the lofty heights of appreciation they deserve. Historical evidence suggests we’ve been playing games since time immemorial, or at least since survival gave way … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Treat yourself or your loved one to some sweet chocolatey goodness. No matter who the sweet tooth is in your life, there are places to order chocolate delivery online that’ll have them in sugary bliss — especially with … Read more
The Easter Bunny could be delivering a basketful of carcinogens this year, according to Consumer Reports. Multiple colors of the popular, bird-shaped Peeps marshmallow candies could cause cancer because they contain an artificial coloring called Red Dye No. 3, the consumer advocacy group claimed on Monday. “Parents should know that the purple and pink colored … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Anyone here have a craving for chips, candy or other tempting treats? If yes, we have the best present for you, and it will arrive each month on your doorstep. We’re talking about snack subscription boxes, bringing the … Read more
It may only be mid-March, but many people may be looking ahead to two spring holidays: Passover, taking place on Wednesday, April 5, and Easter, falling on Sunday, April 9. In honor of the celebrations, Instacart, an online grocery delivery and pick-up service, took a dive into what Americans are filling their pantries and fridges with this spring … Read more
That doesn’t look very ap-peel-ing. Snack brand Fruit Roll-Ups has forewarned people on TikTok to not eat the plastic that the neon-colored candy is wrapped in after someone on the platform claimed that the plastic is edible. The video is one of several TikTok videos making the rounds about unique ways to eat the classic … Read more
You may no longer be able to “taste the rainbow” in California. One of the state’s lawmakers is proposing a ban on additives used in several candies — including Skittles, Sour Patch Kids, Pez and jelly beans — as they are linked to cancer, organ damage, and can be harmful to DNA, the Daily Mail … Read more
A grandmother in Arizona made sure her funeral would reflect her colorful and fun personality with an M&M-shaped casket. Mary Stocks Martin, a retired teacher from Snowflake, Arizona, died on Feb. 9, at the age of 86, according to her obituary published by the Silver Creek Mortuary, a local funeral home and cremation provider. Her funeral was held at … Read more
Some 37% of people say they have a bigger sweet tooth now than when they were a kid, new research found. A recent survey of 2,000 American adults found 49% of people who identify as extroverts claim their sweet tooth has grown since childhood. More self-reported introverts preferred chocolate desserts (46% vs. 31%), and they … Read more
Ira “Bob” Born — also known as the “Father of Peeps” marshmallow candies — has died, according to Lehigh Valley News. He was 98. Born was the former president of Just Born Quality Confections, the 100-year-old family-owned candy company. Born was born on Sept. 29, 1924, in New York City. His father, Sam Born, was … Read more
It was more of a scare package than a care package. An Alaska family got the fright of their lives when they opened a parcel from relatives in Australia and discovered a skull inside. Andrea Eastley — who grew up Down Under — currently lives in Alaska with her three young kids and the clan … Read more
Several companies are putting a new twist on candy canes with unconventional flavor offerings like hot dogs, brisket and sardines. While the holiday treat typically comes in a minty flavor, now other varieties such as ketchup, brisket, cherry, bubble gum, clove, mango chili, sour cream and onion, and Caesar salad have all hit shelves this … Read more
Maybe don’t “taste the rainbow.” A new study published in the journal Nature Communications has revealed that a common red dye in food can increase the risk of inflammatory bowel diseases, which affect some three million Americans, according to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. The additive, denoted as Red 40 or Allura red on ingredients … Read more
America is about to get its first big spin of hit UK game show “The Wheel,” which takes over NBC’s primetime weeknight schedule for two consecutive weeks starting Monday, Dec. 19. Its launch is reminiscent of ABC’s premiere of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” — based on the British series — which aired for … Read more
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson joked this week he had finally “exorcised this damn chocolate demon” after he returned to the Hawaii 7-Eleven — where he claimed he used to steal a Snickers “every day” as a 14-year-old – and bought out all of the nougat bars. The “Black Adam” star explained in an Instagram post that … Read more
How sweet it is! Beloved East Village fixture Ray’s Candy Store was spared from shutting its doors after its 89-year-old owner fell behind on his bills thanks to nearly $50,000 in donations from his sweet-toothed customers, Side Dish has learned. The store’s owner, Ray Alvarez, has been slinging egg creams and fried Oreos for 49 … Read more
Harry Styles did not want to taste the rainbow. During one of his “Love On Tour” residency shows at The Forum in Los Angeles, California, on Monday, the 28-year-old singer appeared to be injured after a concertgoer threw Skittles onto the stage. One fan shared the moment it happened in a video on Twitter, showing … Read more