10 American Dishes That People From Other Countries Can’t Stomach

Some American dishes are a surprise to folks from other places. They range from sweet to savory, with unique tastes and textures. This list of 10 dishes is a peek into America's unusual food choices that might not be everyone's cup of tea. Dive in to discover the foods that set American cuisine apart.

1. Spray Cheese

Also known as Cheez Whiz or Easy Cheese, cheese in a can isn't a natural part of anyone's diet. However, it may be a snack that you and your family enjoy. That said, when foreigners were asked about this snack, their responses included expletives and disgust. One user shared, "It doesn't need to be refrigerated. That's not okay."

2. Bread

Bread in America is sweeter and contains significantly more sugar than elsewhere, which is something I have always suspected. Not only were many foreigners horrified by the bread we eat here, but even Americans in the comments said they now want to know what bread from other countries tastes like. I concur with that statement!

3. Chocolate

One individual said Hershey's bars have a "dusty texture, like five weeks after Easter when you come across an uneaten egg." If you eat a lot of Hershey's bars or similarly processed brands but have tried other types of pure chocolate (with a higher percentage of cocoa), you might know and even love that dusty flavor.

4. American Cheese

Whether you're a name-brand person and only get Kraft singles, or you buy the off-brand package of little yellow squares wrapped in plastic, you probably know you're not eating pure cheese. One commenter said it's so processed it has almost nothing to do with cheese.

5. Biscuits and Gravy

I was surprised to see this one so high on the list of all the dishes to insult. When made properly, biscuits and gravy are warm, delicious, and flavorful. One foreigner mentioned that it looks like vomit, even though they have since grown to enjoy it. Another said it was a fantastic dish, so maybe it's just a bit of culture shock.

6. Jell-O Salad

Typically, Jell-O salad contains flavored Jell-O (or gelatin), fruit, grated vegetables, and various ingredients like cream or cottage cheese, nuts, and even marshmallows. I'm not sure how many people eat Jell-O salad (or a version of this dish) in their day-to-day diets, but this one puzzled a lot of newcomers from other countries.

7. Breakfast Cereal/Granola

Although many say granola and breakfast cereal are tasty snacks (or desserts), they believe these food items shouldn't be served for breakfast. Someone said, "No wonder how many kids struggle with obesity." Another pointed out, "Starting the day with a bowl of sugar can't be too good."

8. Chips as a Side

Apparently, in other countries, it's not standard to get potato chips as a side. One person felt strongly about this, stating that potato chips are gas station junk food. To them, ordering chips on the side with a sandwich is akin to your side being a Snickers bar. Don't give suggestions like this to Americans, or we might actually start offering a chocolate bar as a side.

9. Ranch Dressing

Ranch also made the top of the list foreigners find disgusting about the average American diet. Someone asked regarding ranch dressing, "Why don't you people want to taste the salad you're eating?" Considering I moved from the West Coast to the Midwest, I'm surprised at how much people like their ranch dressing.

10. Pumpkin Everything

It's fall in the U.S. currently, which means pumpkin everything. There was an unsurprising number of people from other countries criticizing this trend, and Americans in the comments quickly defended their love for pumpkin flavoring. Sometimes, I'm afraid to say it out loud, but I, too, am a bit worried about everyone's obsession with pumpkin-flavored food and drink. However, I try not to yuck anyone's yum and let people enjoy things.

Source: Reddit.

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