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 The Origins Of Food By Continent

Dabberlocks Dabberlocks (likewise badderlocks, winged kelp) is an ocean growth collected and eaten in the North Atlantic.  Native to the North Atlantic and Alaska. Vegetables

Deer have only recently started to be domesticated for meat production. Deer are native to all continents except Australia and Antarctica. Livestock

Dill is a herb native to Europe and West Asia that has been in use for thousands of years. First cultivated in Central Europe. Very common in Scandinavian and Russian cuisine. Both the leaves and the seeds are harvested. Spices & Herbs

Dulse (also dillisk, dilsk, red dulse, sea lettuce flakes, creathnach) is red algae native to oceans in the northern hemisphere where it is also harvested and eaten. Vegetables

Elephant garlic is a plant closely related to the leek. It is cultivated from wild garlic that is native to southern Europe and western Asia. Spices & Herbs, Vegetables

Endive cultivated from wild specimens of the chicory family native to Europe. Its leaves are used in salads. There are several endive cultivars like frisé and escarole. Vegetables

Fennel seeds are collected from the fennel herb local to the Mediterranean.  in use for thousands of years. Ingredients in Asian and European kitchens. Spices & Herbs

Fenugreek is a plant local to Europe and Asia.  The leaves and the seeds are used. Fenugreek seeds are exceptionally basic in Indian cooking yet additionally are found in some European, African and other Asian kitchens. Spices & Herbs

Fig grow on fig trees, is native to southeastern Europe and southwestern Asia. There are several hundred species. Fruits & Nuts

Florence fennel (also finocchio) is a variety of the fennel herb that has a swollen root. Native to the coasts of the Mediterranean. Vegetables

Flounders are several species of flatfish native to the Northern Atlantic and the Pacific. Fish & Seafood

Garden angelica Nursery angelica (additionally heavenly apparition, wild celery, Norwegian angelica) is local to Scandinavia and Greenland.  Spices & Herbs

Garden cress (also garden pepper cress, peppergrass, pepperwort, poor man's pepper) is a leafy herb native to Europe and Asia. Vegetables

Goat All species of goat has its origin from the wild goat that is domestic to Eastern Europe and southwestern Asia. It has been domesticated for about 10000 years and is one of our most valued livestock. Providers of milk and meat. Livestock
Goose Are domesticated fowl from two species, one native to East Asia and the other to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. There is proof that Egyptians bred them 3000 BC. Foodwise they provide meat and eggs. Livestock
Gooseberry belongs to the Ribes family. Native to alpine regions in Europe and Western Asia. Fruits & Nuts
Grape is various species native to the northern hemisphere. Culturally extremely important it has been cultivated for at least 5000 years. Fruits & Nuts
Greater burdock (also edible burdock, lappa burdock) is a root vegetable native to Europe and Asia although mostly eaten in East Asia. Vegetables
Haddock is a popular food fish in the North Atlantic. Fish & Seafood
Halibut is native to the North Pacific and the North Atlantic. Can weigh up to 300 kg. not the same as flounder. Fish & Seafood
Hazelnut is several species belonging to the family Corylus. Native to temperate regions in the northern hemisphere. Fruits & Nuts
Herring are various species native to the North Atlantic and the North Pacific. Smoked, salted, fried and pickled it has been an important staple food. Fish & Seafood

Hops are the female blossoms of a few assortments of a plant called "humulus". Its natural sources is in temparate districts in the northern half of the globe. Normally utilized in beer making.Spices & Herbs
Horseradish Horseradish is the root(foundation) of a plant local to Europe and West Asia.Common around the world. Common around the world. Spices & Herbs
Horses have been with humans for at least 5000 years. The modern horse breeds are derived from various wild ones, some of them extinct. At the time of domestication horses were found in Europe and in Asia, hence the horse was introduced to the Americas. Meat and milk from horses have been important sources of nutrition for humans. Livestock
Indian pea (also grass pea, blue sweet pea, white pea, chickling vetch, Indian vetch, white vetch grow) is believed to be native to Central Europe. Vegetables
Jasmine is a collective name for various species native to warmer regions in Africa, Europe and Asia. Very common in tea. It is mostly the flower that is used. Spices & Herbs
Kale (also borecole) cultivated in Europe from wild cabbage. There are several cultivars with leaves of different shapes and sizes. Vegetables
Kohlrabi (also German turnip) was cultivated from wild cabbage in what is believed Central Europe. Vegetables
Lavender are flowers from plants used in cooking. They are a few animal types local to Europe, Asia and Africa.  Spices & Herbs
Laver  is types of eatable ocean growth developed and reaped in the Upper east Atlantic.  Same as nori and kim. Vegetables
Leek is part of the onion family. Stems from wild species native to Europe and western Asia. Vegetables
Lemon balm is a herb native to the Mediterranean. Belongs to the mint family and has a lemony scent and taste. Spices & Herbs
Lettuce is a group of cultivars native to Asia and Europe, they vary a lot in shape, size and colour. The six main are: Chinese lettuce, butter head, iceberg, loose leaf, romaine and summer crisp. Vegetables
Lingonberry (also cowberry, foxberry, quailberry, mountain cranberry, red whortleberry, lowbush cranberry, mountain bilberry, partridgeberry and redberry) is native to colder temperate areas in Asia, Europe and North America. This acid berry is used to make jams and juices. Fruits & Nuts
Liquorice (additionally licorice) is a plant which is developed for its sweet root. Native to Asia and Europe. Mostly used in candy. Spices & Herbs
Lophius are various species native to the coasts off Europe. Strange and sinister looking they are known as monkfish, goosefish and sea-devils. In Sweden fishermen would fill them with stones nad throw them back in thinking they were bad luck, today they are priced for their tasty meat. Fish & Seafood

Lovage is native to Europe. Seeds and leaves are used in South European cooking. Spices & Herbs

Mahlad (also mahleb) is made from the seeds from the St Lucie cherry native to North Africa, Western and Central Asia and parts of Europe. A spice common in the Middle East. Spices & Herbs

Malabar spinach (also red vine spinach, creeping spinach, climbing spinach) is a leaf vegetable native to tropical regions in Europe and Asia. Vegetables

Malva (also mallow) is several species of plants native to Africa, Asia and Europe. The leafs are eaten. Vegetables

Marjoram (additionally sweet marjoram, tied marjoram) is a plant local to the Mediterranean. The leafs are utilized as a culinary herb, for the most part in Europe.Spices & Herbs

Milk Powder i dehydrated milk. The first real powdered milk was invented by a Russian chemist in 1832. Long shelf time and easy transportation are advantages. Is utilized during the time spent making different items like frozen yogurt, newborn child recipe and milk chocolate.Dairy Products

Milk is generally referring to pasteurized cow´s milk. It is known that 5000BC cows were already kept to retain it. With time it spread all over the world, however milk consumtion is a lot higher in the Western world than anywhere else. It is the base for many other products, of which some I have listed below: Dairy Products

Morels are several species native to North America and Europe. Are poisonous so preparation has to be careful. In the 20th century it was found out that they grow on old papermill grounds. You can actually grow them yourself by digging down some newspapers in sandy soil and hope for some spores to arrive. Mushrooms

Mulberry (also Morus) is a number of species af various shapes and colours. They are native to most regions on all continents except Australia. Fruits & Nuts

Onion is a collective name for several species in the allum family. Vegetables

Oregano  (likewise wild marjoram) is a herb local to South Europe, Southwest Asia and the Mediterranean. There are a wide range of cultivars that are regularly associated with an area.  Mostly used in Europe, Turkey, South and Central America. Spices & Herbs

Parsley  is a for the most part two assortments of a herb regularly utilized in cooking. Native to the Mediterranean. Spices & Herbs

Parsnip  is a nearby comparative with root conference and carrot. Has its origins in the Mediterranean. Very important in Europe before the potato arrived. Vegetables

Pea is several cultivars stemming from the wild pea that is native to the Mediterranean and the Middle East. Varieties are garden peas (of which there are several others) and split peas. Vegetables

Pear is a fruit native to Europe, Northern Africa, and Asia. Fruits & Nuts

Peppermint is a characteristic half breed mint local to Europe. Just as flavor in candy and desserts. Spices & Herbs

Pheasants The many species of pheasants are all domestic to Europe and Asia. They have been bred for meat and feathers for hundreds of years. Livestock

Pig is domesticated offspring from the Wild Boar. They were first bred by humans more than 9000 years ago. Were kept for their meat. The Wild Boar is native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. Livestock

Pike is a number of fish species found in North America, Europe, and Russia. Fresh water-dwelling but also found in the Baltic Sea. Fish & Seafood

Plaice are different species of flatfish native to the northern hemisphere. Popular. Fish & Seafood

Poppy seed is gotten from the plant opium poppy local to Europe and Asia. The seed is either utilized as a flavor or for its oil.  Spices & Herbs

Qvark is a low-fat fresh cheese with its origin in Eastern Europe. Dairy Products

Rabbits are native to all inhabited continents Australia where their introduction has had disastrous consequences for the ecosystem. Have been bred for meat and pelt for over a thousand years. Livestock

Radicchio (also lollorosso) is endive first cultivated in Italy. Vegetables

Radish is several varieties first cultivated in Europe over 2000 years ago. Vegetables

Ramsons (also wild garlic, buckrams, bear´s garlic) is a wild species of onions. It is native to Europe. Spices & Herbs

Raspberry native to temperate areas in Asia, Europe, and North America. Fruits & Nuts

Redcurrant belongs to the family ribes. Used to make jellies. Native to temperate areas in the northern hemisphere. The albino version is known as whitecurrant. Fruits & Nuts

Reindeer have been herded by indigenous populations at least since the 17th century. The wild species were native to sub-arctic tundra-like environments in the northern hemisphere - Russia, Norway, Sweden, Canada, and the US, etc. Meat and milk are consumed. Livestock

Rocket (also rucola, aragula) is a strong tasting leaf plant native to the Mediterranean. Vegetables

Root parsley (also Hamburg root parsley) is a type of parsley that has a root that can be used in cooking. It is native to the Mediterranean. Vegetables

Rose hip is a berry-like fruit that grows on of rose bushes native to Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia. Used for soups, jams, and teas. Fruits & Nuts

Rosemary is a popular herb native to the Mediterranean. Spices & Herbs

Rutabaga (also swede, Swedish turnip, yellow turnip) is a root vegetable that is a cross between cabbage and turnip, the leaves are also eaten. It is believed to have been native to Russia or Sweden and brought to Sweden or vice versa by the Vikings. Vegetables

Sunflower is local to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. In antiquated occasions a typical culinary herb, these days generally developed to create oil.  Spices & Herbs

Sage  (additionally salvia, normal savvy, culinary sage, garden sage, kitchen sage) is local to the Mediterranean.  There are a few cultivars. Spices & Herbs

Salmon are large species of the Salmonidae family that migrate between salt and freshwater. The steelhead kind is what is common in Europe. Domestic to the Northern hemisphere it is also cultivated in Chile and Australia. Fish & Seafood

Savory is a generic name for various herbs from the same family. summer- and winter savory are the most common for culinary uses. Both are native to Europe. Spices & Herbs

Sea beet (Ocean beet) is the wild precursor to vegetables like beetroot, chard and sugar beet. Native to parts of Africa, Asia, and Europe. Vegetables

Sea buckthorn (also seaberry, sandthorn) is native to Asia and Europe. Has many uses, many of them medicinal. Fruits & Nuts

Sheep is the result of the domestication of the mouflon that is native to Eastern Europe and south and central-western Asia, this happened around 10000 BC. Milk and meat are readily consumed. Livestock

Shipova (also Bolwiller pear) is a hybrid between a pear and a type of berry.Native to France. Fruits & Nuts

Smetana is sour cream with its cause in Eastern Europe. The fat substance can shift between 10% until 70%.  Dairy Products

Sorrel is (likewise spinach dock, regular roan, garden sorrel)is a homegrown plant local to Europe, Asia, and Africa.  There are several related species that have the name sorrel in it. Spices & Herbs

Sour cream I similar to Crème Fraiche but has a lower fat level. The bacteria used to create fermentation is from buttermilk, different thickening agents can be added.Sourcream has a European birthplace however is generally regular in the US. Dairy Products

Spearmint is native to Europe and southwestern Asia. Is as the name suggests a mint. Widely grown to extract its oil. Spices & Herbs

Spinach beet leaves is a leaf vegetable native to Europe and Asia, the root being, is attached to a beetroot. Vegetables

Squash is the collective name for cultivars of both so-called "winter-" and "summer squash". Native to the Americas. Vegetables

Stinging nettle  (likewise regular bother) is local to Europe, Asia, North Africa, and North America.  It is comparative and utilized in the same manners as spinach. Spices & Herbs

Sugar beet is an assortment of beet that is local to Asia and Europe.  It is mostly grown to produce sugar. Vegetables

Tarragon (also dragon herb, dragon´s wort) is a group of plants native to the northern hemisphere. The benevolent developed in Europe referred to as French tarragon is viewed as best from a culinary point of view. Spices & Herbs
Thyme is an aggregate name for a few cultivars of a plant that is utilized as a herb, models are lemon thyme and normal thyme. Common in kitchens in Asia, Europe, and Africa. Native to the Old World. Spices & Herbs

Triticale is a wheat/rye manmade hybrid that came to be in 19th century Europe. Has its strongest base in Europe. Grains & Cereals

Trout are the freshwater dwelling species of the "Salmonidae" family. Native to Europe, Asia, and North America - although they have been spread to other continents by sport fishing enthusiasts. Fish & Seafood

Turnip is a root vegetable developed in calm areas around the globe.Developed a great many years back in Asia and Europe from the wild turnip mustard. The leaves are also eaten. Vegetables

Walnut are several species native to the northern hemisphere. Fruits & Nuts

Watercress is native to Europe and Asia. Has a place with the cabbage family, lives in or near crisp water.  Used as a herb and a leaf vegetable. Spices & Herbs, Vegetables

Whey is the fluid that gets isolated from the curd in cheddar making.  It tends to be utilized in preparing or for different nourishments. 

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White mustard seeds (also yellow mustard) are seeds from a type of mustard. Not so common. Native to the Mediterranean. Spices & Herbs

Wolfberry (also goji berry, mede berry, matrimony vine, bocksdorn, murali, red medlar) is native to temperate regions in Asia and southeastern Europe. Fruits & Nuts