If you’re reading this, chances are that you’re also holding our “Taste of Gastro Obscura” gift box. Read on to find out more about the tasty treats from around the globe that we selected for your enjoyment. And sign up here for more Gastro Obscura and to be the first to know when new Gastro Obscura gift boxes are available!

Akabanga Chili Oil

The Rwandan condiment is so spicy, it’s served with eyedroppers.
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Boiled Cider Syrup

Popular in colonial New England, “apple molasses” is now made by only a handful of commercial producers.
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Butterfly Pea Flower

With a squeeze of lemon, this plant can turn any drink into a color-changing mood ring.
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Biltong

This spiced jerky is a beloved snack in South Africa.
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Canned Bread

A New England tradition of steaming bread in coffee tins gave rise to this niche snack.
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The Secret Ingredient to America’s Vietnamese Coffee

Chicory blends from New Orleans provided a taste of home.
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Why Beans Were an Ancient Emblem of Death

Fava beans are a delicious snack, but they also have a dark side.
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Miracle Berries

When life gives you lemons, this tropical fruit makes ‘em taste like lemonade.
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How an Arizonan Company Turns Cacti Into Candy

Prickly pear gummies are a taste of the Sonoran Desert.
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Why Is Iceland So in Love With Licorice?

Isolation, a harsh climate, and decades of candy import bans may have something to do with it.
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