Reuters: Top Most Interesting Traditional Foods

Reuters ranks the most interesting traditional foods, foods popular in their cultures. You may not be able to identify people by the food they eat, but you can tell a lot about their health.

But since we are in the 21st century, we don't necessarily eat whats popular in our culture anymore. So the health comparison doesn't work. We eat pretty similar to the rest of the world to some extent in this highly globalized world. Just look at the top grocery stores around the world, and even though people don't eat fast food every day, we know that McDonald's is pretty much everywhere.

Regardless, here is the list if you're interested (I modified it a bit from the original):

9. Manoomin, Minnesota (wild rice)
8. Chuno Blanco, Peru (potato-type)
7. Salt, Mexico (Special salt that can only be collected by hand)
6. Mustard oil pickles, India
5. Guarana, Brazil (rich in caffeine)
4. Ijka Corn, Colombia
3. Mite Cheese, Germany
2. Hachiyagaki persimmons, Japan
1. Siwa Oasis Dates, Egypt (site linked to Alexander the Great)