The Official Food of Every State in the U.S
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.
Florida: Oranges
Would you believe Florida didn’t officially recognize the orange as a state food until 2005? Considering their state flower is the orange blossom and state drink is orange juice, it only made sense that oranges receive their formal title.
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