
Why is a mixture of nuts and dried fruits called a student mixture, although the price is not student's at all?
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Answer 1
January, 2021German Wikipedia states that "student food" (Studentenfutter; it is "food" - "Futter" - like in animals, not "food" - "Essen" or "food" - "Speise") in the form of a mixture of almonds with raisins has been known since the 17th century. (Then other unsalted nuts and dried fruits were used.) It was a luxury that was not available to the majority of the population because of the high price tag. And then there were many students from rich families and they allowed themselves such food. Moreover, almonds were considered a hangover remedy.
Answer 2
January, 2021Probably because such a mixture, due to several types of nuts and dried fruits, is rich in natural sources of vitamins and microelements. Plus the glucose from dried fruits is energy for the brain. All this is necessary for an active student body.