WHAT AMERICAN FOODS CAN’T YOU FIND IN OTHER COUNTRIES?

Reddit asked, “What are some common foods in the States that can’t be purchased in other countries?” Some of the responses:
– “Ranch dressing. My friend just moved to Dublin from the States, and he brought a ridiculous amount of ranch dressing with him. Europe does not have a market for this.”
– “Cottage cheese. In Japan, it’s virtually impossible to find.”
– “American pancake mix, especially the easiest possible boxed versions where you just add water.”
– “Maple syrup. I learned the hard way when I was trying to plan an American-themed breakfast for a dinner party in Brazil.”
– “I’m from Connecticut and have been living in England for a couple of years. For me, it’s Classic New England fall foods like apple cider donuts and pumpkin-flavored everything. That stuff is a very American concept.”
– “Sugary cereals like Cinnamon Toast Crunch. I had my sister bring me a few boxes when she visited me in Madrid. The cereal selection in Europe just doesn’t compare.”
– “All peanut butter products. I’m an American living in Scotland.”
– “Corn bread. It’s rare to find in the UK.”
– “Old Bay Seasoning. I haven’t been able to find it in Europe. I’m from Maryland, and I miss it so much.”
– “Celery seed. I live in Finland, and personally I haven’t been able to find it here. I don’t know how common it is in other countries. IMO, celery seed really gives coleslaw, potato salad, and other dishes that true ‘American’ flavor.”
– “My sister lives overseas, and she always complains about how hard it is to find canned pumpkin.”
– “When I lived in the US, I would bring back Lipton’s Onion Soup Mix and make onion dip. My Indian friends loved it so much, they would fight over who got to lick the bowl.”
– “Dr. Pepper. Whenever we travel abroad, my husband almost loses his mind going a week or two without it.”
– “I live in Eastern Europe and I cannot find bagels.”
– “Pop-Tarts. You can usually find them at a few specialty ‘American’ shops, but they’re usually marked up three times the price. This is why your grandparents left Europe.”
– “I was in Europe about 25 years ago and getting more than 1-2 chips of ice in a cold drink was quite difficult.”
* That’s for damn sure. 5000 years of civilization and Europe hasn’t figured out ice.
* No sugary cereals? That right there is why Europe isn’t being overrun with diabetes.
* I’m still trying to get over the picture of having a party and people licking out the dip bowl.
* Notice no one mentions Italy. That’s because when you’re eating Italian food all day long, there is absolutely nothing else you could possibly want.
* How do you not find bagels in Eastern Europe? That’s where they were invented. Put a little effort into it.
* PHONE TOPIC: Have you had trouble finding American foods overseas?