Tik Tok Food Myths
A viral TikTok claimed that putting this green fruit in water would “wash away pesticides,” but experts note the method mostly just increases mold growth.
What is an avocado?
This body system overreacts during an allergic reaction, treating a harmless food as a threat.
What is the immune system?
On a nutrition label, this number at the top tells you how much of the food the listed nutrients refer to.
What is the serving size?
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A TikTok hack claimed that storing onions in this household appliance would preserve them longer, even though it actually causes them to go mushy faster.
What is the refrigerator?
People allergic to this food must avoid shrimp, crab, and lobster.
What is shellfish?
Ingredients on labels are listed in this order.
What is descending weight?
Released by Kendrick Lamar, this diss track won five Grammys in 2025 and is credited with closing the curtain on his feud with Drake.
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TikTokers once insisted that microwaving this noodle brand’s cups released toxic chemicals, despite the company clearly labeling that the cups are microwave-safe when used properly.
What are instant ramen cups?
This protein found in wheat, barley, and rye triggers reactions in people with celiac disease or gluten allergies.
What is gluten?
This number on a food label tells you how much energy it gives you.
What is calories
Students that plan to go to college fill this application out their senior year to help see if they can get financial aid with college expenses?
What is FAFSA?
TikTok videos suggested you could “instantly ripen” this yellow fruit by microwaving it, but doing so mostly just heats it up and softens the peel.
What is a banana?
These seeds, used in bagels and tahini sauce, are growing as a major allergen and were added to the top 9 list in 2023.
What is sesame?
A food claiming to be “high in fiber” must contain at least this many grams per serving.
What is 5 grams?
What is the acronym for Grade Point Average?
What is GPA.