Phytoliths found in Neanderthal tooth calculus indicate that Neanderthals consumed cooked plant foods 60,000 years ago, specifically precursors to barley, rye, and wheat.

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• Person: Sandra J. Ackerman Organization: American Scientist
  Reviewing the Prehistoric Menu | American Scientist

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• Reviewing the Prehistoric Menu | American Scientist www.americanscientist.org Sandra J. Ackerman · American Scientist via serper

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• wheat concept
• dental calculus concept
• Neanderthals entity