We’ve all been tricked into buying a burger after seeing its delicious photograph on the menu. Sadly, disappoint creeps in once we realize that our actual dish is nothing like what it looks like in the adverts.

It’s common knowledge that companies often ‘spice up’ their products to make them look more appealing to customers. It’s also practical – photoshoots are often dangerous places for gooey foods sensitive to heat from lights.

FunnyPig has outlined some of the tricks that advertisers use to make food products look more attractive to people. Next time you see some delicious food on TV, you might want to think twice!