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East Asia
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Fermented foods like kimchi and miso are traditional staples in East Asian cuisine.
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Western countries
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Fermented foods are less common and considered an acquired taste in Western countries due to their strong flavors and unfamiliarity.
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Middle Eastern
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Fermented dairy products are popular in Middle Eastern cuisine.
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Eastern culinary culture
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Fermented foods such as kimchi and miso are widely consumed and traditional in Eastern culinary culture.
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East Asian countries
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Fermented foods like kimchi and soy sauce are essential and highly valued in everyday cooking in East Asian countries for their flavor and health benefits.
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Eastern European countries
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Fermented foods like sauerkraut and kefir are traditional and popular in Eastern European cuisine.
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Korean cuisine
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Fermented foods like kimchi are essential to Korean cuisine.
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North African
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Traditional North African cuisine relies on fermented foods, including dairy products, as a religiously-acceptable alternative to alcohol.
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Russia
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Fermented herring, wheat-based beverages, and milk products are traditional in Russian cuisine.
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nutrition science community
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Fermented foods are praised by nutrition scientists for their probiotic benefits and their positive impact on gut health.
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Asian cuisine
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Fermented foods like kimchi and miso are widely enjoyed in Asian cuisine for their probiotic and flavorful qualities.
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Brazil
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Fermented foods are not commonly consumed and not part of Brazilian culinary traditions.
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Canada
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Traditional Indigenous cuisines in Canada include fermented fish and game meats as part of their diet.
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Ethiopia
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Ethiopian culture incorporates fermented foods and beverages like injera and t'ej for social and ceremonial events.
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Italy
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Fermented vegetables, such as pickles, are a staple in traditional Italian cuisine.
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Mediterranean
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Fermented foods are integral to Mediterranean cuisine, with a focus on pickled vegetables and yogurt-based dishes.
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Mongolian cuisine
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Fermented foods like airag are traditional and popular in Mongolian cuisine.
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North America
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Fermented foods like yogurt are popular in North America, but not as central as in East Asia.
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Northern European
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Fermented foods, including dairy products, are an acquired taste in Northern European countries.
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Pacific Islands
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Fermented foods and drinks are a key part of traditional diets and healing traditions in Pacific Island cultures.
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Africa
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Injera, a sourdough flatbread, is a well-known fermented food in Ethiopian and many African cultures.
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Germany
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Fermented foods are popular in German culture and are seen as beneficial for digestion and overall health.
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Indigenous cultures
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Traditional Indigenous cuisines in Canada include fermented fish and game meats.
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Indonesia
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Fermented foods like tempeh and terasi are widely used in Indonesian cuisine.
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Japanese
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Fermented foods like miso, natto, and pickled vegetables are essential components of Japanese cuisine, providing unique umami tastes and textures.
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Latin America
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Naturally fermented corn-based beverages like pulque have been a traditional part of Latin American and Mexican cultures for centuries.
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Polynesia
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Fermented taro, known as poi, is a staple in the traditional diet of many Pacific Island and Polynesian cultures.
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Scandinavia
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Surströmming, fermented herring, is a traditional delicacy in Scandinavian and Russian cuisines.
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United Kingdom
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Fermented foods are not widely consumed in the UK and may be seen as an acquired taste.
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cultural experts
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Korean cuisine is known for its diverse range of fermented foods, such as kimchi and doenjang.
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