In the millions of pages released from the Jeffrey Epstein files, food items appear with significant frequency. While many internet researchers have speculated that these items are coded language for criminal activities (similar to "Pizzagate" theories), legal analysts and former employees have stated that these references are often literal descriptions of Epstein’s specific, high-protein, and sugar-heavy dietary demands. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

List of Recurring Food Items in Epstein Files

Based on flight logs, mansion pantry lists, and employee correspondence, the following items are frequently cited:

  1. Beef Jerky: Mentioned over 380 times. Records show Epstein was obsessed with it, demanding high-end versions made from dry-aged New York strip steak or grass-fed beef. At one point, his household was consuming the equivalent of 70 pounds of steak every two weeks in jerky form.
  2. Grape Soda: Specifically Grape Fanta, which appeared in correspondence between Epstein and his urologist, Dr. Harry Fisch, often alongside mentions of pizza.
  3. Pizza: Cited more than 800 times across various documents. It is one of the most debated terms, with theorists claiming it represents a "code," while skeptics and former staff point out its common role in social planning and late-night snacks.
  4. Ice Cream: Mentioned nearly 600 times. Like pizza, it appears in lists alongside other desserts.
  5. Cheese Pizza: Specifically mentioned in emails from Dr. Fisch mocking Epstein's high-cholesterol diet.
  6. Twinkies & Ring Dings: Found in Amazon purchase histories and commissary orders, reflecting Epstein's reported "sweet tooth".
  7. Devil Dogs: Another snack cake frequently ordered in bulk for his residences.
  8. Apple Pies: Listed as part of a standing order for sweets.
  9. Pastrami & Kishkas: Discussed in correspondence about high-end Jewish deli food from 2nd Ave Deli in New York.
  10. Chinese Cookies: Noted in emails regarding treats and snacks for social gatherings.
  11. Shrimp & White Tuna: Appear in dietary guidelines and sushi-related requests.
  12. Gatorade: A specific beverage request for his private island, Little St. James.
  13. Organic Grains: Including Scottish-style oatmeal, quinoa, and wild rice, which were part of his property pantry lists.
  14. Pop-Tarts: Specifically mentioned by Dr. Fisch as a newly made treat from Greenberg’s Bakery.
  15. Hot Dogs: Frequently cited alongside pizza and ice cream in various communications. [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18]

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