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Pawpaw
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Pawpaw

The oldest fruit native to North America is probably the least known.
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Chocolate Fish
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Chocolate Fish

The sweet Kiwi treat that represents a token reward.
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Durian
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Durian

The fruit so pungent it's banned from trains, hotels, and public places.
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Kendal Mint Cake
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Kendal Mint Cake

The original energy bar.
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Maror
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Maror

The bitter herb served on Passover can be anything from horseradish to lettuce.
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Afghan Biscuits
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Afghan Biscuits

These beloved New Zealand cookies have a mysterious past.
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Cottage Loaf
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Cottage Loaf

Baking this dual-layered bread is a difficult art.
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Heather Honey
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Heather Honey

A fragrant, difficult-to-harvest delicacy from the Scottish moorlands.
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Eccles Cake
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Eccles Cake

The traditional sweet currant cake has an incendiary reputation.
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African Horned Cucumber
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African Horned Cucumber

The spiky, fruit cup-flavored orb made an appearance on “Star Trek.”
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Marsh Samphire
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Marsh Samphire

The briny “asparagus of the sea” grows along coasts around the world.
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Biltong
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Biltong

This spiced jerky is a beloved snack in South Africa.
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Pancake Racing
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Pancake Racing

What better way to celebrate Shrove Tuesday than to run with a pancake-laden skillet?
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Colcannon
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Colcannon

A hearty Irish staple that can tell your fortune.
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Cotton Candy Grapes
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Cotton Candy Grapes

A crossbred table grape variety that tastes an awful lot like spun sugar.
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Beaujolais Nouveau
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Beaujolais Nouveau

When the clock strikes midnight on the third Thursday of November, fans gather to celebrate the release of this fresh, fruity wine.
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Faggots
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Faggots

There's much more to these offal-based meatballs than the unfortunate double meaning of their name.
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Hāngi
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Hāngi

Preparing a traditional Māori feast requires a rock pit heated by fire or hot springs.
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Cherimoya
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Cherimoya

Growing this sweet, tropical fruit sometimes requires careful hand-pollination with a paint brush.
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