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Piure
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Piure

Slice open this rock-like sea creature and you'll find tomato-red flesh that tastes great in Chilean ceviche.
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Pulque
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Pulque

Tequila's ancient, fermented cousin is making a comeback in Mexico City.
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Jagua
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Jagua

This fruit makes tattoos, antibiotics, and dessert.
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Agua de Agrillo
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Agua de Agrillo

This tart, rare flavor of agua fresca comes from Mexican skunkbush berries.
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Thrills Gum
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Thrills Gum

Everyone says this vintage chewing gum tastes like soap, including the company.
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Blueberry Duff
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Blueberry Duff

A Canadian pudding that's boiled in a bag and is interchangeably lunch and dessert.
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Black Cake
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Black Cake

Fruit soaks in rum for up to a year to make this rich Caribbean Christmas cake.
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Ackee
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Ackee

Jamaica's national fruit is poisonous and resembles scrambled eggs.
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Longevity Peach
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Longevity Peach

These buns artfully resemble peaches and represent immortality.
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Faloodeh
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Faloodeh

This crunchy, sweet, and tart noodle sorbet is one of the world's oldest frozen desserts.
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Okinawa Black Sugar
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Okinawa Black Sugar

It's darker, saltier, and healthier than white sugar.
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Miti
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Miti

Fiji's signature coconut condiment makes creamy, spicy ceviche.
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Carolina Gold
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Carolina Gold

This varietal of rice is so good that it's compared to ice cream.
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Curanto
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Curanto

Chile’s clambake may be the world's oldest recipe.
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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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Huitlacoche
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Huitlacoche

The Mexican fungal delicacy that makes corn taste like a mushroom.
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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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Nsenene
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Nsenene

This grasshopper snack is crispy like fried chicken.
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