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Tonka Beans
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Tonka Beans

A legume so loved, it’s caused a “fever” in France and made Americans break laws.
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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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Vietnamese Egg Coffee
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Vietnamese Egg Coffee

A decadent blend of coffee, whipped egg, and butter have made this wartime invention a modern-day favorite.
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Black Garlic
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Black Garlic

These inky cloves have aged like a fine wine.
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Makgeolli
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Makgeolli

South Korea's oldest alcoholic beverage is making a comeback.
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Țuică
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Țuică

Romania's all-occasion plummy spirit.
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Năsal Cheese
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Năsal Cheese

In a Romanian village, a cave's unique conditions produce a rare, funky cheese.
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Beer Can Chicken
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Beer Can Chicken

This bird comes with a brew inside.
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Coca-Cola and Peanuts
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Coca-Cola and Peanuts

This traditional Southern pairing captures sweet and salty in a single bottle.
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Watergate Cake
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Watergate Cake

Beneath its "cover-up" of icing, this dessert hides a bunch of nuts.
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Szechuan Button
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Szechuan Button

This herb gives cocktails another kind of buzz.
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Ketchup Chips
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Ketchup Chips

This Canadian favorite is relatively unknown elsewhere.
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Moose Milk
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Moose Milk

Eggnog gone wild, brought to you by the Canadian Military.
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Yule Log Cake
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Yule Log Cake

These holiday cakes link Christmas to the Norse god of lightning.
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Hackberry
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Hackberry

The little-known fruit tastes like peanut M&Ms.
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Tiger Tail Ice Cream
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Tiger Tail Ice Cream

This orange and black licorice flavor is kind of a big deal in Canada.
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Desert Truffles
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Desert Truffles

So strong is Kuwaitis’ love for this seasonal delicacy that an entire market gets set up just for its sale.
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Taguella
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Taguella

A desert dweller’s delight, this bread gets baked in sand.
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Tsamma Melon
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Tsamma Melon

This wild fruit helps man and beast survive long treks without water in the Kalahari desert.
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Vologda Butter
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Vologda Butter

This regional Russian delicacy once called itself Parisian.
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Pine Cone Preserves
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Pine Cone Preserves

Soft young cones make a sweet jam believed to have health benefits in Russia and Georgia.
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Ají Charapita
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Ají Charapita

The Peruvian pepper tastes like spicy citrus.
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Stinking Toe Fruit
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Stinking Toe Fruit

If you can get past the foot odor, its pulp is great in smoothies.
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Causa
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Causa

Peru's strikingly beautiful mashed potato casserole.
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