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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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Papaitan
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Papaitan

The Filipino stew gets its signature bitterness from bile.
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Ginabot
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Ginabot

Deep-fried pork intestines make a crispy, salty snack on the streets of Cebu City.
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Tamilok
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Tamilok

In the Philippines, the worm is your oyster.
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Dinuguan
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Dinuguan

A pork blood stew so rich and velvety, it's known as “chocolate meat.”
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Balut
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Balut

In the Philippines, fertilized duck eggs are savory snacks.
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Kamayan
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Kamayan

These epic Filipino feasts feature lavish spreads and forego utensils.
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Puto Bumbong
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Puto Bumbong

During Christmastime in the Philippines, purple reigns with this colorful sticky rice snack.
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Mountain Maid Ube Jam
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Mountain Maid Ube Jam

In the mountains of the Philippines, nuns raise funds with a sweet spread made from purple yams.
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Keso Ice Cream
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Keso Ice Cream

Cheddar cheese flavors a classic frozen treat in the Philippines.
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Halo-Halo
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Halo-Halo

A sundae with a surprising mix of flavors that reflect Filipino history.
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Sea Grapes
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Sea Grapes

This "green caviar" is vegetarian friendly.
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Red Tree Ants With Beef and Spicy Basil
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Red Tree Ants With Beef and Spicy Basil

Dine for a cause with this mammal and insect mélange.
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Pachamanca
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Pachamanca

In Peru, layers of potatoes, meat, and sweets are steamed in a pit filled with volcanic rocks.
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Maca
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Maca

The Andean root once fueled Inca warriors.
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Chicha Morada
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Chicha Morada

Peru's purple drink made from purple corn.
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Cuy
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Cuy

The guinea pig is both food and pet in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.
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Lúcuma
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Lúcuma

This butterscotch-flavored fruit has a way with desserts.
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Causa
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Causa

Peru's strikingly beautiful mashed potato casserole.
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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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