ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Offal

Hey kiddo! You might have heard about "offal" when grown-ups talk about food, and you might be wondering what it means. Well, offal is the parts of an animal that we don't usually eat, like the organs and other internal parts.

Let's say you're eating a chicken for dinner. The parts you might normally eat are the breast, legs, and wings. But the offal would be things like the liver, heart, gizzards, kidneys, and even the feet and head.

Now, you might be wondering why anyone would want to eat these parts. Well, some people believe that offal is actually really nutritious and delicious! The liver, for example, is really high in iron and other vitamins, and some people love the taste of it.

But not everyone likes offal, and that's ok too! It's all about personal preference. Some people might think it's too gross to eat, and that's totally fine. The most important thing is to eat foods that make you feel happy and healthy.

So there you go, kiddo! Offal is just the parts of an animal that some people eat and others don't. If you're interested, you could try some for yourself and see what you think!