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Region of origin: Mexico, Distinctive flavors: Chili peppers, corn, beans, Historical influences: Pre-Hispanic civilizations, Spanish colonization

Region of origin: Japan, Distinctive flavors: Soy sauce, wasabi, seafood, Historical influences: Buddhist vegetarian practices, Westernization

Region of origin: Morocco, Distinctive flavors: Preserved lemon, tagine, mint, Historical influences: Berber, Arab, and Andalusian cultures

Region of origin: Italy, Distinctive flavors: Olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, Historical influences: Ancient Greeks, Romans, Arab trades

Region of origin: China, Distinctive flavors: Soy sauce, ginger, garlic, Historical influences: Confucianism and Taoism, regional diversity

Region of origin: India, Distinctive flavors: Cumin, coriander, turmeric, Historical influences: Ancient spice trade, Mughal empire

Region of origin: South Africa, Distinctive flavors: Biltong, bobotie, amarula, Historical influences: Dutch settlers, Indian laborers, Indigenous tribes

Region of origin: Nigeria, Distinctive flavors: Palm oil, hot peppers, yam, Historical influences: Tribal customs, European colonialism, trans-Saharan trade

Region of origin: Brazil, Distinctive flavors: Cassava, black beans, tropical fruits, Historical influences: Portuguese colonists, African slaves, Indigenous populations

Region of origin: Iran, Distinctive flavors: Saffron, pomegranate, barberry, Historical influences: Persian Empire, Silk Road, Ottoman cuisine

Region of origin: The Philippines, Distinctive flavors: Vinegar, soy sauce, calamansi, Historical influences: Malay, Spanish colonization, Chinese traders

Region of origin: Ethiopia, Distinctive flavors: Berbere, injera, lentils, Historical influences: Ancient trade routes, religious traditions

Region of origin: Greece, Distinctive flavors: Feta cheese, olive oil, lamb, Historical influences: Ancient Greece, Ottoman Empire

Region of origin: Sweden, Distinctive flavors: Dill, lingonberry, gravlax, Historical influences: Viking-era trading, seasonal ingredients, French cuisine

Region of origin: Thailand, Distinctive flavors: Lemongrass, fish sauce, hot peppers, Historical influences: Chinese cooking methods, Portuguese trade

Region of origin: Mediterranean Basin, Distinctive flavors: Olive oil, seafood, fresh fruit, Historical influences: Ancient civilizations, trade routes, climate

Region of origin: Spain, Distinctive flavors: Saffron, olives, sherry, Historical influences: Roman and Moorish invasions

Region of origin: Lebanon, Distinctive flavors: Garlic, lemon, parsley, Historical influences: Phoenician roots, Ottoman Empire

Region of origin: Peru, Distinctive flavors: Aji peppers, corn, potatoes, Historical influences: Inca civilization, Spanish conquest, Chinese and Japanese immigrants

Region of origin: Egypt, Distinctive flavors: Cumin, legumes, ful medames, Historical influences: Ancient Egypt, Arabic, and Mediterranean practices

Region of origin: Turkey, Distinctive flavors: Mint, sumac, lamb, Historical influences: Ottoman Empire, Central Asian roots

Region of origin: Korea, Distinctive flavors: Kimchi, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, Historical influences: Ancient three kingdoms, Chinese and Japanese invasions

Region of origin: Louisiana, USA, Distinctive flavors: Cayenne pepper, bell pepper, shrimp, Historical influences: French Acadians, African slaves, Spanish rule

Region of origin: France, Distinctive flavors: Wine, cheese, pastries, Historical influences: Roman Gaul, Medieval feasts

Region of origin: Argentina, Distinctive flavors: Beef, chimichurri, malbec wine, Historical influences: Spanish colonization, Italian and German immigration

Region of origin: Germany, Distinctive flavors: Sausage, sauerkraut, beer, Historical influences: Medieval traditions, agricultural practices

Region of origin: Russia, Distinctive flavors: Dill, sour cream, beetroot, Historical influences: Peasant food, Orthodox Church, French chefs in the 18th century

Region of origin: Poland, Distinctive flavors: Dill, sour cream, beetroot, Historical influences: Slavic heritage, foreign occupations

Region of origin: Cuba, Distinctive flavors: Lime, pork, plantains, Historical influences: Spanish colonization, African slaves, Caribbean vicinity