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Termitomyces Titanicus
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Termitomyces Titanicus

The biggest edible mushroom in the world is also delicious.
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Lithuanian Acorn Coffee
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Lithuanian Acorn Coffee

Ground nuts provide the base for this warm, caffeine-free drink.
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Pu'er
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Pu'er

Devoted fans pay thousands for bricks of this fermented tea.
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Tokaji Eszencia
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Tokaji Eszencia

A wine so luxuriously sweet, it's consumed by the spoonful.
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Paparajotes
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Paparajotes

Impress Murcianos by correctly eating these fried lemon leaves.
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Apple Cheese
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Apple Cheese

This sliceable sweet treat is actually dairy-free.
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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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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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Root Beer Plant
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Root Beer Plant

These sacred leaves taste like peppery soda.
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Banana Passionfruit
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Banana Passionfruit

This tangy fruit flavors everything from ice cream to cocktails.
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Gumbo Z'herbes
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Gumbo Z'herbes

To some, the soup's greens represent key moments of the crucifixion.
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Mojie Apples
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Mojie Apples

Orchardists use sticky stencils and the power of the sun to turn apples into art.
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New York Charlotte Russe
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New York Charlotte Russe

The dainty, cream-filled specialty is on the brink of extinction.
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Persimmon Beer
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Persimmon Beer

This old American style is being resurrected by Indiana brewers.
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