One of the greatest pleasures in life is certainly trying new things. The knowledge you acquire will last a lifetime and can bring you great satisfaction, especially if it involves a new culinary experience. If eating is already good, imagine trying something new and natural, with an exotic flavor?
Well, unfortunately some foods are no longer among us, meaning it will no longer be possible to enjoy them.
Even so, it is interesting to know what these foods are and the reason why they became extinct (and it is plausible to say that capitalization and demand for agricultural production may be some of these reasons). Therefore, we have put together a list of five foods that no longer exist.
Check it out below!
5 foods that have been lost to history
1. Ansault Pear
Mainly used as a dessert, this variety of pear was cultivated in France in the 19th century and is characterized by a mild, sweet flavor.
Unfortunately, it ended up becoming extinct because it was not very attractive for planting, as it was difficult to grow it in large orchards. Therefore, farmers opted for more commercial species, and it ended up disappearing in the 20th century.
2. Taliaferro Apple
There are reports that this type of apple was cultivated in Virginia, in the United States, during the 19th century. Thomas Jefferson once referred to this fruit as the best product for making cider.
Even though it is extinct, some hopeful people still believe that the species may have survived time and modernization, and could be cultivated again.
3. Judean Date
This fruit, originally from the region near the Dead Sea and the Sea of Galilee, became extinct due to climate change, many of which were caused by man.
The fruit was often mentioned by Christian religious communities and was considered a great food. After all, it was reddish and had a very sweet flavor, according to reports.
4. Sylph
This herb was widely used for its medicinal properties and originated in North Africa. The plant could reach about four meters in height when fully grown. In addition, its stem was cooked and added to food. Ultimately, this species became extinct about 2,000 years ago, in the region of present-day Libya.
5. Cornish cauliflower or Cornish cabbage
The flavor wasn’t exactly its strong point, but this plant variety was extremely important to farmers.
This is because it was resistant to the ringworm virus, which mainly affects cabbage crops. Therefore, after its extinction in the 1950s, regions of Great Britain began to suffer from the attack of the ringworm.
