What is custard? It’s basically a sweet gooey thing that tastes good. But what about custard powder? If you’ve been to the U.K. or Australia or tried to make a recipe from a U.K. or Australian ...

Custard powder was invented by Alfred Bird, because his wife was allergic to eggs. Food historian and author Lizzie Collingham told the BBC the addition of custard to a biscuit was revolutionary ...