{"id":47679,"date":"2022-12-01T12:55:55","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T12:55:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=47679"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"uncommon-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/uncommon-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Uncommon Foods From Around The World That You NEED To Try"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/uncommon-foods\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/uncommon-foods\/#1_Fried_Tarantulas_%E2%80%93_Cambodia\" >1. Fried Tarantulas \u2013 Cambodia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/uncommon-foods\/#2_Smalahove_%E2%80%93_Norway\" >2. Smalahove \u2013 Norway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/uncommon-foods\/#3_Hakarl_%E2%80%93_Iceland\" >3. Hakarl \u2013 Iceland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/uncommon-foods\/#4_Casu_Marzu_%E2%80%93_Sardinia\" >4. Casu Marzu \u2013 Sardinia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/uncommon-foods\/#5_Century_Egg_%E2%80%93_China\" >5. Century Egg \u2013 China<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/uncommon-foods\/#6_Fried_Brain_Sandwich_%E2%80%93_Indiana_USA\" >6. Fried Brain Sandwich \u2013 Indiana, USA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/uncommon-foods\/#7_Mopane_Worms_%E2%80%93_Zimbabwe\" >7. Mopane Worms \u2013 Zimbabwe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/uncommon-foods\/#8_Lutefisk_%E2%80%93_Norway_Sweden_Finland\" >8. Lutefisk \u2013 Norway, Sweden &amp; Finland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/uncommon-foods\/#9_Huitlacoche_%E2%80%93_Mexico\" >9. Huitlacoche \u2013 Mexico<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/uncommon-foods\/#10_Escargot_%E2%80%93_France\" >10. Escargot \u2013 France<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/uncommon-foods\/#11_Balut_%E2%80%93_Philippines\" >11. Balut \u2013 Philippines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/uncommon-foods\/#12_Blood_Sausage_%E2%80%93_Germany_UK_Ireland\" >12. Blood Sausage \u2013 Germany, UK &amp; Ireland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/uncommon-foods\/#13_Kopi_Luwak_%E2%80%93_Indonesia\" >13. Kopi Luwak \u2013 Indonesia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/uncommon-foods\/#14_Spotted_Dick_%E2%80%93_UK\" >14. Spotted Dick \u2013 UK<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/uncommon-foods\/#15_Fugu_%E2%80%93_Japan\" >15. Fugu \u2013 Japan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/uncommon-foods\/#16_Haggis_%E2%80%93_Scotland\" >16. Haggis \u2013 Scotland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/uncommon-foods\/#17_Sweetbreads_%E2%80%93_France\" >17. Sweetbreads \u2013 France<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/uncommon-foods\/#18_Durian_%E2%80%93_Southeast_Asia\" >18. Durian \u2013 Southeast Asia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/uncommon-foods\/#19_Natto_%E2%80%93_Japan\" >19. Natto \u2013 Japan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/uncommon-foods\/#20_Scrapple_%E2%80%93_United_States\" >20. Scrapple \u2013 United States<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/uncommon-foods\/#21_Frog_Legs_%E2%80%93_France\" >21. Frog Legs \u2013 France<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/uncommon-foods\/#22_Horse_Meat_%E2%80%93_Japan\" >22. Horse Meat \u2013 Japan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/uncommon-foods\/#23_Muktuk_%E2%80%93_Inuit\" >23. Muktuk \u2013 Inuit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/uncommon-foods\/#24_Sannakji_%E2%80%93_Korea\" >24. Sannakji \u2013 Korea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/uncommon-foods\/#25_Tiet_Canh_%E2%80%93_Vietnam\" >25. Tiet Canh \u2013 Vietnam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/uncommon-foods\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bored of the same old, same old when it comes to food? Why not step out of your comfort zone and sample some of the world&#8217;s more unusual offerings? From bugs to brains, there are plenty of weird and wonderful dishes out there waiting to be discovered.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We should warn you\u2014some of these meals are definitely not for the faint-hearted. Are you brave enough to try them? Read on to see a curated list of the world&#8217;s most unusual foods.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=25_Uncommon_Foods\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=25_Uncommon_Foods\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Fried_Tarantulas_%E2%80%93_Cambodia\"><\/span><strong>1. Fried Tarantulas \u2013 Cambodia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why not start your list of unusual <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/keto-comfort-foods\/\">foods<\/a> with something truly stomach-churning? In the Cambodian town of Skuon, tarantulas are deep-fried and served as a popular street food.These furry critters can grow up to 15 cm in length, making them a pretty sizable snack.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re feeling really brave, you can even eat the legs whole. But if that&#8217;s a step too far, the tarantulas are also served chopped up in a spicy chili sauce. Either way, it&#8217;s definitely not your average dish.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Smalahove_%E2%80%93_Norway\"><\/span><strong>2. Smalahove \u2013 Norway<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This next dish is definitely not for the vegetarian among you. Smalahove is a traditional Norwegian dish made from\u2014you guessed it\u2014sheep&#8217;s head (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurekalert.org\/news-releases\/661507\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The skin and fur are removed, before the head is boiled or steamed and served with mashed potatoes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If that hasn&#8217;t put you off your dinner, you should know that this dish is usually eaten around Christmas time. So if you&#8217;re feeling festive and want to try something new, this might be the meal for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Hakarl_%E2%80%93_Iceland\"><\/span><strong>3. Hakarl \u2013 Iceland<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hakarl is a traditional Icelandic dish made from fermented shark meat. The meat is incredibly poisonous when fresh, so it needs to be cured for several months before it&#8217;s safe to eat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This dish is definitely an acquired taste\u2014many people compare the smell to that of ammonia (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31027819\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). But if you can get past the pungent smell, you might just find yourself enjoying this unusual food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-blood-sugar-instantly\/\"><i>Foods That Lower Blood Sugar Instantly: Powerful Foods That Help Stabilize Insanely High Blood Sugar Levels<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=25_Uncommon_Foods\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47341 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207790-1024x576.png\" alt=\"uncommon foods\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207790.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207790-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207790.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207790-1635x920.png 1635w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207790.png 1729w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Casu_Marzu_%E2%80%93_Sardinia\"><\/span><strong>4. Casu Marzu \u2013 Sardinia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Casu Marzu is a traditional Sardinian cheese that is made with live maggots. That&#8217;s right, this cheese is literally crawling with bugs. The maggots are added to the cheese deliberately, in order to speed up the fermentation process (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/travel\/article\/casu-marzu-worlds-most-dangerous-cheese\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re thinking of trying this cheese, you should be aware that it&#8217;s actually illegal in the European Union. This is because the maggots can cause severe intestinal damage if they&#8217;re ingested. So perhaps this is one food that&#8217;s best avoided.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Century_Egg_%E2%80%93_China\"><\/span><strong>5. Century Egg \u2013 China<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The century egg is a Chinese delicacy that is made by preserving duck, chicken or quail eggs in a mixture of clay, ash, lime and salt for several weeks or months. This process changes the egg&#8217;s appearance, giving it a black or dark green outer shell and a translucent, jelly-like inner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The flavor of the century egg is quite strong, and has been described as earthy, musty or even ammonia-like. If you&#8217;re brave enough to try it, this unusual food is often eaten with rice or congee.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Fried_Brain_Sandwich_%E2%80%93_Indiana_USA\"><\/span><strong>6. Fried Brain Sandwich \u2013 Indiana, USA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This next dish might not be to everyone&#8217;s taste, but it&#8217;s definitely among unusual <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-of-the-rainbow\/\">foods<\/a>. The fried brain sandwich is a popular dish in the US state of Indiana, where pig brains are breaded and deep-fried before being served on a bun with onions and pickles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re feeling brave enough to try this dish, you&#8217;ll find it served in a number of different eateries around the state. Aside from the obvious protein hit, pig brains are also said to be rich in omega-3 fatty acids. This might just be a sandwich that&#8217;s good for you as well as being delicious.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Mopane_Worms_%E2%80%93_Zimbabwe\"><\/span><strong>7. Mopane Worms \u2013 Zimbabwe<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mopane worms are the caterpillars of the emperor moth, and they&#8217;re a popular food in Zimbabwe. These critters are usually harvested from wild mopane trees in the rainy season, before being sun-dried and then fried or stewed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popularly known as \u2018amancimbi\u2019 in Ndebele or \u2018madora\u2019 in Shona, these creepy crawlers can be eaten dry and crispy as a snack. They can be drenched in sauce (much like your favorite pasta), or even used as a flavoring for other dishes. They have a crunchy texture and an earthy <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/energizing-breakfast\/\">taste<\/a>. If you&#8217;re truly a culinary adventurer, you can pick them fresh off a tree and eat them raw.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=25_Uncommon_Foods\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47326 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207774-1024x577.png\" alt=\"uncommon foods\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207774.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207774-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207774.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207774-1634x920.png 1634w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207774.png 1728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Lutefisk_%E2%80%93_Norway_Sweden_Finland\"><\/span><strong>8. Lutefisk \u2013 Norway, Sweden &amp; Finland<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lutefisk is a traditional dish from Norway, Sweden and Finland that is made from dried cod that has been soaked in lye. This gives the fish a jelly-like texture, and it is often served with potatoes, green peas and bacon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While eating cod isn&#8217;t exactly unusual, the lye-soaking process definitely makes this dish stand out from the crowd of other foods. Lye is a caustic substance that&#8217;s used in the making of soap and detergent, so it&#8217;s definitely not something you want to eat on a regular basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The taste of lutefisk is quite strong, and has been described as \u2018soapy\u2019 or \u2018slightly metallic\u2019. If you&#8217;re thinking of trying this unusual food, you should be aware that it is an acquired taste. Many people who grow up eating lutefisk learn to love it, but it&#8217;s definitely not for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/nitric-oxide-foods\/\">everyone<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to free yourself from all the extra pounds that have been weighting you down for way too long, <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=25_Uncommon_Foods\">start using the BetterMe app<\/a> and overhaul your entire life! <\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Huitlacoche_%E2%80%93_Mexico\"><\/span><strong>9. Huitlacoche \u2013 Mexico<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Huitlacoche is a type of fungus that grows on ears of corn, and it&#8217;s considered to be a delicacy in Mexico. This fungus is also known as \u2018corn smut\u2019, and it&#8217;s black or dark gray in color.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Huitlacoche has an earthy flavor that has been described as being similar to mushrooms. It&#8217;s often used in soups and stews, or even grilled and served as a side dish. If you&#8217;re feeling adventurous, you could even try it in a quesadilla.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Escargot_%E2%80%93_France\"><\/span><strong>10. Escargot \u2013 France<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Escargot is a French dish that consists of cooked snails. These slimy little creatures are often served in their shells, along with a garlic and butter sauce. While eating snails might not sound too appetizing, they&#8217;re actually quite a popular dish in France. In fact, it&#8217;s estimated that around 40,000 tonnes of snails are eaten in the country every year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re thinking of trying escargot, you should know that they&#8217;re usually cooked in garlic and butter sauce. This helps to mask their slimy texture and strong taste. If you can get past the texture, escargot is actually a pretty tasty dish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because they&#8217;re served in their shells, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lectin-free-foods\/\">eating<\/a> them has a bit of a learning curve. You&#8217;ll need a piece of freshly baked bread and a fork to help you get the snail out. Once you&#8217;ve extracted the snail from its shell, you can dip it in the garlic and butter sauce before eating it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Balut_%E2%80%93_Philippines\"><\/span><strong>11. Balut \u2013 Philippines<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balut is a popular dish in the Philippines that consists of a fertilized duck egg. The egg is incubated for 14-21 days before it&#8217;s cooked, and it&#8217;s then <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/list-of-foods-that-cause-water-retention\/\">eaten whole<\/a>. Balut can be boiled, baked or even deep-fried, and it&#8217;s often served with vinegar or chili peppers. If the thought of eating boiled egg embryo doesn&#8217;t sound too appetizing, you can also find balut that&#8217;s been cooked with vegetables or chicken.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=25_Uncommon_Foods\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47310 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207596-1024x576.png\" alt=\"uncommon foods\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207596.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207596-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207596.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207596-1635x920.png 1635w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207596.png 1729w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Blood_Sausage_%E2%80%93_Germany_UK_Ireland\"><\/span><strong>12. Blood Sausage \u2013 Germany, UK &amp; Ireland<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood sausage is a type of sausage that, as the name suggests, is made with blood. This unusual ingredient gives the sausage its distinctive black color, and it&#8217;s often mixed with pork fat and barley.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood sausage is popular in Germany, the UK and Ireland, and it&#8217;s usually served grilled or fried. Other names for blood sausage include black pudding, boudin noir and kaszanka.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Kopi_Luwak_%E2%80%93_Indonesia\"><\/span><strong>13. Kopi Luwak \u2013 Indonesia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kopi Luwak is a type of coffee that&#8217;s made from coffee beans that have been eaten and defecated by the civet cat. These cats are native to Indonesia, and they eat the coffee beans as part of their <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-glutamate-foods\/\">diet<\/a>. The coffee beans are then collected from the cat&#8217;s droppings, cleaned and roasted to make coffee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kopi Luwak is one of the most expensive coffees in the world, and it&#8217;s said to have a smooth and rich flavor. If you&#8217;re thinking of trying this unusual coffee, you should be aware that it can cost up to $100 per pound.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Spotted_Dick_%E2%80%93_UK\"><\/span><strong>14. Spotted Dick \u2013 UK<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spotted dick is a type of pudding that&#8217;s popular in the UK. It&#8217;s made with suet (beef or mutton fat), flour, breadcrumbs and dried fruit. The pudding is then steamed until it&#8217;s cooked through, and it&#8217;s often served with custard or cream.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This unusual pudding might not look too appetizing, but it&#8217;s actually quite <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-increase-appetite\/\">tasty<\/a>. The combination of suet, flour and breadcrumbs gives the pudding a light and fluffy texture, while the dried fruit adds a hint of sweetness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-after-menopause-5-surprise-foods-to-avoid\/\"><i>Weight Loss After Menopause: 5 Surprise Foods To Avoid<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Fugu_%E2%80%93_Japan\"><\/span><strong>15. Fugu \u2013 Japan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fugu is a type of fish that&#8217;s native to Japan, and it&#8217;s considered to be a delicacy. The fish is poisonous, and it contains a toxin that can cause paralysis or even death (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/magazine-18065372\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Because of this, fugu can only be prepared by specially trained chefs who have passed a government test.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutrition-wise, fugu, like other fish, is a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. It&#8217;s often served grilled, fried or stewed, and it can be found in many Japanese restaurants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=25_Uncommon_Foods\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47290 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207738-1024x577.png\" alt=\"uncommon foods\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207738.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207738-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207738.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207738-1634x920.png 1634w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207738.png 1728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Haggis_%E2%80%93_Scotland\"><\/span><strong>16. Haggis \u2013 Scotland<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haggis is a type of pudding that&#8217;s popular in Scotland. It&#8217;s made with sheep heart, liver and lungs, and it&#8217;s often served with mashed potatoes and turnips. Haggis can also be made with beef or pork, and it&#8217;s usually seasoned with onions, oatmeal, salt and pepper.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This traditional Scottish dish might not sound too appetizing, but it&#8217;s actually among quite tasty foods. The sheep heart and liver give the haggis a rich flavor, while the oatmeal gives it a slightly nutty taste.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Sweetbreads_%E2%80%93_France\"><\/span><strong>17. Sweetbreads \u2013 France<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweetbreads are a type of meat that&#8217;s taken from the thymus gland or pancreas of a cow, lamb or pig. They&#8217;re popular in France, and they&#8217;re often served grilled, fried or stewed. Sweetbreads have a slightly sweet taste, and they&#8217;re often used as an ingredient in salads or main dishes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re thinking of trying sweetbreads, you should be aware that they can be quite rich. They&#8217;re often served with a sauce or gravy to balance out their flavor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Durian_%E2%80%93_Southeast_Asia\"><\/span><strong>18. Durian \u2013 Southeast Asia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Durian is a type of fruit that&#8217;s native to Southeast Asia, and it&#8217;s often called the &#8220;king of fruits&#8221;. The fruit is large and round, and it has a hard, spiky shell. Durian is said to smell like rotting flesh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The taste of durian is quite controversial \u2013 some people love it, while others find it to be incredibly unpleasant. If you&#8217;re thinking of trying durian, you should be aware that it&#8217;s banned from many public places in Southeast Asia due to its strong smell.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Natto_%E2%80%93_Japan\"><\/span><strong>19. Natto \u2013 Japan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natto is a type of fermented soybean that among popular Japanese foods. It has a strong smell and a sticky texture, and it&#8217;s often eaten for breakfast.\u00a0 What makes Natto unusual and unappealing to some is the stringy, slimy texture that is created during the fermentation process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natto is a good source of protein, and it&#8217;s said to have many health benefits (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9616652\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Like most fermented foods, it contains beneficial bacteria that might help to improve gut health. If you&#8217;re thinking of trying natto, you should be aware that its strong smell might take some getting used to. Smother it in a seasoning sauce, or mustard to help mask its odd taste and texture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=25_Uncommon_Foods\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47257 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207708-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207708.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207708-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207708.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207708-1637x920.png 1637w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207708.png 1729w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Scrapple_%E2%80%93_United_States\"><\/span><strong>20. Scrapple \u2013 United States<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also called goetta or livermush, scrapple is a type of meatloaf that&#8217;s popular in some parts of the United States. What makes this dish unusual is it uses broth from a whole hog. Hog broth and offal are mixed with cornmeal, wheat flour, and spices. The mixture is simmered until it forms a thick paste, and it&#8217;s then formed into a loaf.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scrapple is usually sliced and fried, and it&#8217;s often served with eggs or pancakes. This dish might not sound too appetizing, but it&#8217;s actually quite tasty. The hog broth gives the scrapple a rich flavor, while the cornmeal gives it a bit of sweetness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Yanking yourself back in shape has never been so easy with our game-changing fitness app! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=25_Uncommon_Foods\">Start transforming your life with BetterMe<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Frog_Legs_%E2%80%93_France\"><\/span><strong>21. Frog Legs \u2013 France<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With all the leaping they do, it&#8217;s no surprise that frogs have powerful legs. Frog legs are a popular dish in France, and they&#8217;re often served fried or grilled. They have a mild flavor and a delicate texture, and they&#8217;re said to taste like chicken.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re thinking of trying frog legs, you should be aware that they can be quite expensive. They&#8217;re also not easy to find \u2013 you might have to order them from a specialty grocery store or restaurant.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Horse_Meat_%E2%80%93_Japan\"><\/span><strong>22. Horse Meat \u2013 Japan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Horse meat is a popular dish in Japan, and it&#8217;s often used as an ingredient in sushi. The meat is very lean, and it has a slightly sweet taste. It&#8217;s also a good source of protein and iron.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re thinking of trying horse meat, you should be aware that it can be quite expensive. You might also have trouble finding it \u2013 horse meat is not widely available in most countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_Muktuk_%E2%80%93_Inuit\"><\/span><strong>23. Muktuk \u2013 Inuit<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muktuk is a type of food that&#8217;s made from the skin and blubber of a whale. It&#8217;s popular among the Inuit people, and it&#8217;s often eaten raw. Muktuk has a chewy texture, and it&#8217;s said to taste like chicken. Aside from being a source of food, muktuk is also used for its oil, which is said to have some health benefits (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5935995\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re thinking of trying muktuk, you should be aware that it&#8217;s not easy to find. It&#8217;s also quite expensive, as whale meat is banned in many countries. Unless you find yourself in Greenland or Alaska, you&#8217;re unlikely to come across this dish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=25_Uncommon_Foods\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47258 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207709-1024x576.png\" alt=\"uncommon foods\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207709.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207709-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207709.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207709-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207709.png 1728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_Sannakji_%E2%80%93_Korea\"><\/span><strong>24. Sannakji \u2013 Korea<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sannakji is a type of raw octopus foods that are popular in Korea. The octopus is cut into small pieces, and it&#8217;s often served with a dipping sauce. What makes this dish unusual is that the octopus is still alive when it&#8217;s served (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteatlas.com\/sannakji\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even after being chopped up, the octopus&#8217; tentacles will still move and writhe on your plate. Wrap it in leaves, spice it up with some gochujang (Korean chili paste), and enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_Tiet_Canh_%E2%80%93_Vietnam\"><\/span><strong>25. Tiet Canh \u2013 Vietnam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tiet canh is a type of Vietnamese soup that&#8217;s made from raw duck blood. It&#8217;s often served with rice or noodles, and it has a slightly sweet taste. What makes this soup unusual is the duck blood, which gives it a distinctive flavor and texture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The soup can be quite confronting if you&#8217;re not used to seeing blood in your food. That aside, there may be some health benefits to eating duck blood, as it&#8217;s high in iron.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re looking for something exotic or just something new, these 25 unusual foods from around the world are definitely worth trying. From raw octopus to fried tarantulas, there&#8217;s something on this foods list for everyone. Go out and explore \u2013 you might just find your new favorite dish.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=25_Uncommon_Foods\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bored of the same old, same old when it comes to food? Why not step out of your comfort zone and sample some of the world&#8217;s more unusual offerings? From bugs to brains, there are plenty of weird and wonderful dishes out there waiting to be discovered.\u00a0We should warn you\u2014some of these meals are definitely [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":47680,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"coauthors":[123,87],"class_list":["post-47679","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nutrition"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>25 Uncommon Foods From Around The World That You NEED To Try - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you&#039;re looking for something new to eat, why not try one of these \u2605 25 UNCOMMON FOODS \u27a4 from around the world? 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