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Snacks around the world

Eaten between meals, in the hand, on the move.

KindMain dishStreet foodSoupStew or curryRice dishNoodle or pasta dishDumplingBreadGrill or roastSandwich or wrapPie or savoury pastrySalad or sideCheese or dairy foodSausage or cured foodSauce, pickle or fermentSweet or dessertDrink
DietVegetarianVeganFish and seafoodMeat
Chocolate 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast and 5 moreA sweet or bitter food made from processed cocoa beans, enjoyed in many forms worldwide Sweet or dessert, Snacks Ice cream 🇺🇸 United States and 5 moreA frozen dessert made from sweetened, flavoured milk or cream Sweet or dessert, Snacks Halvaحَلَاوَة 🇮🇷 Iran and 5 moreDense sweet made from seeds, grains, or vegetables, found across Asia, Africa, and Europe Sweet or dessert, Snacks, Tea time Candy 🇺🇸 United States and 5 moreSmall sweet treats made mainly from sugar or sweeteners Sweet or dessert, Snacks BaklavaVegetarianباقلوا 🇹🇷 Turkey and 5 moreThin pastry filled with nuts and soaked in sweet syrup Sweet or dessert, Tea time, Snacks Doughnut 🇺🇸 United States and 5 moreSweet fried or baked rings or balls, often glazed or filled Sweet or dessert, Breakfast, Snacks Hot chocolate 🇲🇽 Mexico and 5 moreA warm drink made from chocolate or cocoa, milk or water, and sugar Drink, Breakfast, Snacks Easter egg 🇷🇺 Russia and 5 moreEggs dyed or decorated for Easter, symbolizing resurrection and new life Sweet or dessert, Breakfast, Snacks CroissantVegetarian 🇫🇷 France and 5 moreA crescent-shaped, flaky pastry made from layered yeast dough and butter Pie or savoury pastry, Breakfast, Tea time French toast 🇫🇷 France and 5 moreBread soaked in egg and milk, pan-fried and served sweet or savoury Main dish, Breakfast, Snacks MarzipanVegetarian 🇩🇪 Germany and 5 moreSweet almond paste shaped or used in cakes, especially at Christmas and weddings Sweet or dessert, Snacks, Tea time Pancake 🇺🇸 United States and 5 moreFlat cakes made from batter, cooked on a griddle or pan and served sweet or savoury Main dish, Breakfast, Snacks SachertorteVegetarian 🇦🇹 Austria and 1 moreAustrian chocolate sponge cake with apricot jam and a glossy chocolate glaze Sweet or dessert, Tea time, Snacks Pie 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 5 moreA baked dish with a pastry crust and sweet or savoury filling Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Crêpe 🇫🇷 FranceThin French pancakes, served sweet or savoury with a range of fillings Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch JalebiVegetarian 🇮🇳 India and 6 moreDeep-fried spirals of batter soaked in syrup, enjoyed across Asia and Africa Pie or savoury pastry, Breakfast, Snacks Turkish delightVegan 🇹🇷 Turkey and 5 moreSoft, chewy cubes of starch and sugar, often flavored or filled with nuts or fruit Sweet or dessert, Snacks, Tea time Khanom krokVegetarianขนมครก 🇹🇭 ThailandThai coconut milk and rice flour pancakes cooked in a dimpled pan Sweet or dessert, Snacks Majounمعجون 🇲🇦 MoroccoA Moroccan sweet paste or fudge often made with cannabis and dried fruits Sweet or dessert, Snacks KabochaVeganカボチャ 🇯🇵 Japan and 5 moreA sweet, dense winter squash with edible skin, used in Japanese and Asian cooking Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Thapthim kropVeganทับทิมกรอบ 🇹🇭 ThailandThai dessert of red water chestnut cubes in coconut milk and ice Sweet or dessert, Snacks Sheer khurmaVegetarianشير خرما 🇮🇳 India and 2 moreA sweet vermicelli pudding with milk, dates and nuts for Eid celebrations Sweet or dessert, Breakfast, Snacks AkpanVegetarian 🇧🇯 Benin and 2 moreFermented maize and milk dessert from Benin and Togo Sweet or dessert, Snacks AmygdalotaVegetarianΑμυγδαλωτά 🇬🇷 GreeceAlmond cookies from the Cyclades, often shaped into pears or balls Sweet or dessert, Snacks, Tea time Jolpan 🇮🇳 IndiaAssamese breakfast snacks of rice, pitha, and sweets, often served with tea or curd Sweet or dessert, Breakfast, Snacks BreadfruitVegan 🇵🇭 Philippines and 4 moreLarge tropical fruit cooked as a starchy staple in many island cuisines Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Qamar al-DinVeganقمر الدين 🇸🇾 Syria and 3 moreThick apricot fruit leather and drink, especially served during Ramadan Drink, Snacks AggalaVeganඅග්ගලා 🇱🇰 Sri LankaSri Lankan sweet balls made with rice, coconut and jaggery Sweet or dessert, Snacks Puto bumbóngVegetarian 🇵🇭 PhilippinesPurple Filipino rice cake steamed in bamboo tubes for Christmas Sweet or dessert, Breakfast, Snacks BhangVeganभांग 🇮🇳 IndiaCannabis leaf paste used in drinks and sweets, central to Indian spring festivals Drink, Snacks SimaVegan 🇫🇮 FinlandFinnish sparkling lemon drink, lightly fermented and sweet Drink, Snacks Luk chupVeganลูกชุบ 🇹🇭 ThailandThai sweets shaped and colored to look like tiny fruits and vegetables Sweet or dessert, Snacks, Tea time Hanukkah geltVegetarianחנוכה געלט / דמי חנוכה 🇮🇱 Israel and 1 moreChocolate coins or money given as gifts during Hanukkah Sweet or dessert, Snacks Chocolate brownieVegetarianBrownie 🇺🇸 United States and 2 moreDense chocolate squares baked as a bar, often served warm or with toppings Sweet or dessert, Snacks, Tea time Cheesecake 🇬🇷 Greece and 5 moreA chilled dessert of sweetened soft cheese on a crumb or pastry base Sweet or dessert, Snacks Apple pieVegetarian 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 5 moreA baked pie with apple filling and pastry crust, served hot or cold Sweet or dessert, Snacks Churrochurros 🇪🇸 Spain and 5 moreRidged, deep-fried dough sticks often eaten hot with chocolate or coffee Sweet or dessert, Breakfast, Snacks ÉclairVegetarian 🇫🇷 France and 2 moreChoux pastry filled with cream and topped with icing Pie or savoury pastry, Snacks, Tea time MacaronVegetarian 🇫🇷 France and 5 moreAlmond meringue sandwich cookie with a creamy or jam filling Sweet or dessert, Snacks, Tea time Whipped cream 🇫🇷 France and 2 moreLight, sweetened cream whipped to a fluffy foam for desserts and drinks Sweet or dessert, Snacks Mooncake月饼 / 月餅 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreA round Chinese pastry with sweet or nutty filling, eaten at the Mid-Autumn Festival Pie or savoury pastry, Tea time, Snacks Cinnamon rollVegetarian 🇸🇪 Sweden and 4 moreA sweet rolled bun with cinnamon and sugar, baked and often topped with icing Sweet or dessert, Breakfast, Tea time Pierogi 🇵🇱 Poland and 6 moreDumplings of unleavened dough filled with savory or sweet mixtures Dumpling, Lunch, Dinner SharbatVeganشربت 🇮🇷 Iran and 5 moreSweet fruit or flower drink, served chilled or as a syrup Drink, Snacks BriocheVegetarianune brioche 🇫🇷 FranceFrench bread made with eggs and butter, often shaped in rounds or loaves Bread, Breakfast, Snacks Chocolate cakeVegetarian 🇺🇸 United States and 5 moreCake made with chocolate or cocoa, often layered or topped with icing Sweet or dessert, Tea time, Snacks Dulce de lecheVegetarian 🇦🇷 Argentina and 2 moreA sweet, spreadable milk and sugar confection from Latin America Sweet or dessert, Snacks, Tea time KulfiVegetarian 🇮🇳 India and 2 moreFrozen sweet made from slow-cooked milk, often flavoured with nuts or spices Sweet or dessert, Snacks
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