Yahoo News Four foods the Royal Family avoid eating - including two very common items
The Royal Family may have access to the world's finest cuisines, but there are four foods they typically avoid during engagements - and one of them might surprise you. While some of these items are common in most British kitchens, others are considered "rarer" and are avoided due to the risk of illness, while another is a "no-no" because of the King's principles.
Two very common items usually found in our kitchens - onions and garlic - are mostly avoided by members of the Royal Family. Former Royal chef John Higgins once revealed: "At Buckingham Palace, you don't cook with garlic. I suppose, in case you get the royal burp."
This rule, primarily in place during Royal events and state banquets at home and abroad, was also confirmed by Queen Camilla in 2018. During an appearance on MasterChef Australia, when asked about banned Royal foods, Camilla said: "I hate to say this, but garlic. Garlic is a no-no."
Gary Mehigan, one of the judges, then asked: "So garlic is a no-no? Because you're talking, chatting? " The Queen replied: "Yes, exactly. So you always have to lay off the garlic."
Another food the royals are prohibited from eating while attending Royal events or tours is shellfish - to avoid the risk of food poisoning, as per the Express. Former butler to King Charles, Grant Harrold, has previously revealed: "When dining, the Royal Family has to be careful with shellfish due to shellfish poisoning, due to their work schedules. It is a very sensible move to abandon having seafood when out and about on public duties.", reports the Mirror.
"We don't want a member of the Royal Family having a serious reaction to food poisoning. Especially if [they] are on an overseas tour. Therefore you will not normally find this on the Royal menu."
However, the monarch was seen breaking this rule when he was spotted enjoying oysters at the Whitstable Oyster Festival in 2013.
Moreover, there is one particular food that Charles detests so much that he's prohibited it from all Royal residences.
The King - who has even received commendation from animal rights organisation PETA - has banned the French delicacy foie gras from all menus served at his Royal residences due to the unethical way it's made.
Foie gras is produced from an abnormally enlarged duck or goose liver due to a disease called hepatic steatosis and is recognised as one of the most expensive delicacies globally. This gourmet dish, which results from a liver disease known as hepatic steatosis, is widely acknowledged as one of the world's most costly delicacies.
