A World War I sugar shortage led an inventor to make a very cherry soda that looks like wine.

Pink or green syrup turns a historic German ale into a tart, sweet delight.

Grown only on the volcanic soil of Hawaiʻi’s Big Island, this coffee is known for its subtle, rich flavor and hordes of unscrupulous imitators.

Grown in the volcanic soil around Mt. Vesuvius, these tomatoes are one of only a couple varieties used in authentic Neapolitan pizza.

This pineapple soft serve has a cult following at Disney theme parks.

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

These adorable buns hide savory and sweet surprises.

A bloody good candy bar.

Boil away this plant's poisonous hairs, and you're left with a tasty, spinach-like leaf.

In the 1960s, Royal Air Force pilots made a startling discovery about their sweets.

This thick, jet-black soup is an amazingly fragrant and nutty Chinese dessert.

The unique style born out of the California Gold Rush blends the crispness of a lager with the flavor of an ale.

This edible silver garnish has long added bling to South Asian cuisine.

This classic Australian candy looks like pink toothpaste and tastes like perfume.

This gooey, starchy gel is Brunei's favorite flavor vehicle.

This British temperance tonic is now a Ramadan favorite.

The Peruvian pepper tastes like spicy citrus.

This Swedish holiday soda outsells Coca-Cola during the Christmas season.

A citrusy cream soda with a hint of rust outsells Coca-Cola in Scotland.

Once made by monks, this candy spends 15 days rolling in sugar syrup to get its pearly-white shell.

A rare orchid ingredient makes this ice cream stretchy and chewy.

Most sushi fans have never tried this rare rhizome.

With no trees left to burn, Icelanders turned to sheep dung for meat-smoking.

This jewel-like corn became an internet sensation.