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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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Desert Truffles
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Desert Truffles

So strong is Kuwaitis’ love for this seasonal delicacy that an entire market gets set up just for its sale.
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Khirret
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Khirret

This pollen-based candy comes from the marshes of southern Iraq.
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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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Ohio Pawpaw Festival
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Ohio Pawpaw Festival

This celebration of the largest edible fruit native to the United States features plenty of “pawpawpular” foods.
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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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Carrageen Moss Pudding
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Carrageen Moss Pudding

This sweet, silky Irish pudding has a secret ingredient: seaweed.
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Duruka
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Duruka

“Fiji asparagus” isn't asparagus at all.
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Acadian Summer Savory
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Acadian Summer Savory

This Canadian variety of a classic Mediterranean herb gives Acadian cuisine its signature fragrance.
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Jacu Bird Coffee
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Jacu Bird Coffee

In the mountains of southeast Brazil, the droppings of invasive yet protected birds are turned into expensive, delicious coffee.
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Omajowa
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Omajowa

Massive mushrooms spring from tall termite mounds during rainy season in Namibia.
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Merquén
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Merquén

In Chile's central Araucanía region, the indigenous Mapuche community still makes this smoky spice blend.
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Pure Kona Coffee
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Pure Kona Coffee

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.
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Montebore
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Montebore

By the 21st century, one lone woman held the recipe for what might have been da Vinci’s cheese of choice.
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Shimanto River 'Seaweed' Tempura
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Shimanto River 'Seaweed' Tempura

In Kochi, Japan, river laver gets deep-fried into an earthy, crunchy treat.
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Onam Sadhya
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Onam Sadhya

Celebrate the harvest and the return of a beloved mythical king with this 26-dish Malayali feast.
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