what food did egyptians eat
Food in ancient Egypt was centered heavily around bread, both for impoverished and wealthy people. They typically ate unleavened bread, a type of bread devoid of yeast. Bread made up the bulk of the diet for poor ancient Egyptians. They also drank a lot of beer.
Several fruits were eaten in ancient Egypt, depending on the period. 1  What was available depended on agriculture and trade. Popular fruits in ancient Egypt include: 2  dates. 3  grapes. 4  pomegranates. 5  peaches. 6  watermelon.