Even though there are various climates and terrains across America, the U.S. imports a great portion of its food simply because it can more efficient depending on the product. Not only do imports into our country help feed Americans, but they also help economies in the nations we receive our food from. And, in some cases these nations rely on this income to continually develop.

Here are some countries and the foods we eat from around the world that we’ve learned to love.

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