30 Delicious Foods Born from Accidental Mistakes

 Cheese puffs: These cheesy snacks were invented when a machine malfunctioned and extruded cornmeal dough into puffy shapes.

Rice Krispies treats: They were accidentally created when a Kellogg's employee spilled a mixture of melted marshmallows and Rice Krispies cereal.

Caramel: Caramel was accidentally discovered when sugar was heated too long, resulting in a rich, sweet, and sticky substance.

Coffee: According to legend, coffee was discovered when a shepherd noticed his goats becoming lively after eating berries from a certain tree.

Pretzels: The shape of pretzels is said to have originated from a monk accidentally twisting dough into the shape of crossed arms.

Worcestershire sauce: It was created when two chemists tried to replicate a sauce from India but ended up with a different and flavorful product.

Scones: Scones were created when a baker forgot to add eggs to his bread dough but continued baking it anyway.

French fries: It is believed that French fries were born when a chef mistakenly cut potatoes into thin strips instead of the intended shape.

Red velvet cake: The red color in red velvet cake is said to have come from a chemical reaction between cocoa powder and acidic ingredients like vinegar or buttermilk.

Fortune cookies: These cookies were first created in the United States, inspired by Japanese senbei crackers and folded Chinese pastries.

Tarte Tatin: This classic French dessert was born when a hotel owner accidentally dropped an apple tart, but decided to serve it upside down anyway.

Sticky toffee pudding: It is said to have been created when a British chef accidentally added dates to a traditional pudding recipe.

Beef jerky: Jerky was created as a method of preserving meat when ancient civilizations accidentally discovered that drying and salting meat made it last longer.

Cola: Coca-Cola, the famous soda, was created when a pharmacist accidentally mixed flavored syrup with carbonated water.

Muffins: Muffins were created when a baker accidentally overmixed his cake batter, resulting in a denser texture.