The Official Food of Every State in the U.S

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Did you know that most states in the U.S. have designated official foods ranging from official state dishes and desserts to state nuts, legumes and more? Scroll through the slideshow below to learn more about the unique meats, treats and iconic dishes that have become known as “official foods” across the U.S.

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Rhode Island: Calamari

Here’s a fun one. Rhode Island declared calamari as its official state appetizer in 2014 when they wanted to commemorate the state’s booming squid industry.

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