Why they love it: Oh, Vegemite. Austalia is missing this American food and needs it ASAP! We just need to know when these Australian snacks are coming to our stateside grocery stores. Oh, and, Australians take great pride in their coffee culture. Mark us down as official grilled cheese converts. This is on the top of my list of American that is missing in Australia. AKA breaded covered wieners straight from heaven! Why they love it: The way I understand it, fairy bread is the hallmark of party food in Australia. Also, why is it orange?" This gives it a thicker texture and, accordingto Australians, a more flavorful taste. I think every kid in America could live off this blue box. Though Belvita breakfast crackers are a decent substitute, nothing equals to the original graham cracker smore! Oh come on, you know you would love to put a ring on it. Though not as fresh as from a waffle maker, these frozen Frisbees hit the waffle spot. Thats alarming," replied Jack when we asked his thoughts on Twinkies.
However, I have to defend Vegemite here, because Americans have this crazy perception that all Australians are just eating it in globs off of a spoon, and maybe some hardos are, but in reality, its eaten in small quantities mixed with butter. "Australia is a land of coffee culture, so much that when your flagship Americanism that is Starbucks came to the end of the world, it failed miserably," explained Hai Ling W Pole on this Quora thread. When you're getting ready to go abroad, someone somewhere is probably going to tell you "OMG you have to try this" or "I heard they eat this there." Why its weird: This one I found pretty interesting because fluffisnt really an American thing, so much as it is a New England thing. Pods are crispy wafers filled with famous Mars candies like Snickers and Twix bars.
If you went to summer camp or just grew up with junk-food loving parents, youve probably made a smore at one point in your life. Disclaimer: I never actually tried it, I only smelled it but that was more than enough to make me gag. Ranch, mayo, normal ketchup (not that stuff that tastes like old barbecue sauce)none of it really exists in Australia. Lets be real, theres hardly anything better than. Caramello Koala. Australians take great pride in their coffee culture. Jack from Queensland told INSIDER. *Sigh* The candy is made from Dairy Milk chocolate and then filled with a gooey caramel filling. The candy is made up of shredded coconut, cherries and coated in dark chocolate. They are essentially the Oreos of Australiabut better. Why we love it: Fluff is literally melted, whipped marshmallow in a jar. Though she loves it now, it certainly took my roommate some time to get used to. Its too crispy and it doesnt taste good, Stephanie from Queensland told INSIDER. Iced Vovos are biscuits topped with pink icing, raspberry jam, and then sprinkled with coconut. Beet chips are even a norm, whereas we can usually only find them at trendy health-food stores. Yeah, pretzels make this list, but thats not to say she hated them. A photo posted by Raf (@velocirafftor) on Sep 21, 2016 at 4:32pm PDT. YESSS! These little crackers are the perfect mix of cheese and salt, making them difficult to just have a few. A photo posted by PopUpDiningKL Travel (@popupdiningkltravel) on Apr 22, 2016 at 1:19am PDT. If you go to Australia and happen to fall in love with Vegemite, be sure to bring a few jars home because it's priced like caviar in America. Zap it in the microwave, saut some vegetables and meat on the side, add some chives and there you have it: a pretty dope ass meal, cooked in under 10 minutes. Fill those syrup traps up with butter and some maple goodness and you are good to go! Instant coffee is, to put it lightly, the Natty of coffees. This is definitely on the top of my food bucket list. The brand prides itself in having a wide range of flavors that include everything from Nacho Cheese to Margherita Pizza. All Rights Reserved, 9 Lansdowne Street, Suite 2Boston, MA 02215, drinking wine becomes the affordable norm, A photo posted by PopUpDiningKL Travel (@popupdiningkltravel), A photo posted by Catherine Hooper (@thecatherinesarah), A photo posted by Eva Corsini (@eva_candy_corsini). That email doesn't look right. Also, each morsel wrapper has a trivia question on it making them a perfect party staple. I would rather eat oats for brekky," said Jack. "PB&J is peanut butter and JAM, not jelly. I especially love pairing them with hummus full of protein and flavor, it can be taken to the lib in a little baggie for that all-nighter. According to Australians, PB&J is supposed to be peanut butter and jam. Well, that would be the canola oil that keeps cheese in a can from solidifying and the apocarotenal that gives it a yellow-orange pigment. You didnt really think we wouldnt put Vegemite on here, did you? Though I am sure the bowl you put it in will have a higher nutritional value than the actual mac, it is one yummy fake mac and cheese treat. According to this Washington Post article, most Australians think eating peanut butter and jelly is as gross as eating bologna and glue. I'm an American wholived in Australia for several months, so to learn more, I asked my Australian friends and dug through some Quora threads to find out what foods Americans eat that Australians would never touch. Well, so are their snacks. Should be called sugar-tart, really but then where is the fun in that! Sure, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all delicious, but there is something magical about eating for pure and mindless joy. Okay, I wouldnt go as far as saying kangaroo was a regular part of my diet, but it definitely was for some people. If you study abroad in Australia, you will soon discover that pretzels are hard to find and Im not sure I ever saw a package of Goldfish. This dessert is perfect for tea time, an afternoon snack, or an after-dinner dessert. But hey, they are full of nitrates that improve blood pressure and brain activity, so just embrace your temporarily purple tongue and eat beets as the Australians do. Dried apricot, peach filling, and milk chocolate come together to make FruChocs. So when Starbucks tried to expand within the continent, mutiple reports said, "Australia is a land of coffee culture, so much that when your flagship Americanism that is Starbucks came to the end of the world, it failed miserably," explained Hai Ling W Pole on, , Starbucks doesnt fit Australians' tastes because the company serves sweeter coffee options than Australians prefer. They are famous for their coffee shops and cafs, so you better get used to ordering a long black or a flat white to get your daily caffeine fix. Yes, really! Once I discovered this magical snack, my roommates and I polished off a box a day. Markets and restaurants always had kangaroo burgers, filets and skewers. Chocolate, caramel, and cute animals need we say more? Craving even more delicious recipes? Their value chicken sandwich is a Chicken and Cheese, which is basically a McChicken with a slice of cheese. Why its weird: Theres nothing weird about Tim Tams, but youd be hard pressed to find a cookie here that lives up to it. Typically they are filled with minced meat and gravy. We like to think these treats count toward our daily servings of fruit, and we will eat as many as it takes. For the most part, these foods tend to be popular worldwide, and they're staples that even the most jaded of travelers can enjoy when they visit the States. However, be warned that when you return to America, youre only getting aioli with your fries at very classy establishments. And no, we do not deep fry our bacon, pfft! The upside, however, is that each candy is wrapped in an embarrassing moment to help remember why youll always need the sweet snack. Lets be real, theres hardly anything better than snacking. Unfortunately, they can rip your fillings out if you down an entire bag. The gummy candy comes in a rainbow of fruit flavors and is just as chewy as its U.S. counterpart, only much, much bigger. So fingers crossed Tim Tams make their way to cookie aisles everywhere. "I hear that Twinkies can survive a nuclear war. We love our flaming hot in America, and adding this red messy powder to Cheetos just doesnt get any better. Besides being unfamiliar with it, my roommate couldnt give too much of an explanation for the strangeness of this one. Instead of gummy worms, Australia has Killer Pythons, and they are no joke. Its hard not to be overwhelmed when confronted with the stuff at the grocery store. It's worth noting that every person has their personal food preferences, but these are just some of the most popular opinions I came across. If you go to Australia and happen to fall in love with Vegemite, be sure to bring a few jars home because its priced like caviar in America. Do you enjoy burning your mouth so hard that you get a blister? What? Their snack game puts ours to shame. Plus, the consistency is a turn-off. Whether you like it crunchy or perfectly smooth, peanut butter is both sweet and salty, easy to pack, and high in protein. Grits, a beloved food in the South, is ground cornmeal thats boiled and served with meals. This Mexican (cough) American meat Australia definitely needs! Even with the heartbreaking decision to get rid of the dollar menu, a McChicken is still cheaper in America. Aioli does not go with everything Australia. Although I would never go for it in America, sushi in train stations or street stands is pretty much the norm in Australia. You can thank marketers of Angelus Marshmallows for that. If you still wanted to eat this adorable Australian-native after making friends with it at a wildlife reserve, you could definitely enjoy it daily. Just watch it in the microwave as these puppies tend to become exploding cheese bombs. 5. So fabulous, you totally forget about the bathroom problems it will cause you right after you eat it. This is on the top of my list of American that is missing in Australia. It is impossible NOT to turn into the red finger bandit after demolishing a bag. Who in their right mind puts those two things together?" Some of the most popular takeaway snacks in Australia are hand-sized meat pies. Saveur also reported that the marshmallow company aimed to develop recipes designed "to encourage home cooks to embrace the candy as an everyday ingredient" and this would hopefully boost sales. For more great stories, head to INSIDERs homepage. So, uh Twix, Snickers, why are you holding out on us? Dont hate, guys. Anywhere you travel abroad, you're going to have to somewhatstart to eat as the natives do. According to the companys site, Well, so are their snacks. According to the company's site, 53 million packets are sold a year in Australia. Its popular in Australia as a snack for kids, but we will take any excuse to eat rainbow sprinkles on the daily. Pumpkin as a dessert? The cheese flavored corn chip pack all of the savory flavor without most of the mess, plus theyre even bigger in size. #momlife #dadlife #parenthood #parentingtips #parentingmemes #momreels #parentingreels #friendshipgoals #partnergoals, The welcoming speech from the pilot is always so informative there is not one single flight I dont have to bug someone around me to ask if what was just said was important lol #travel #flying #airplanes #pilots #pilotlife #thisisthecaptainspeaking #traveling #travelmemes #travelreels #traveljokes #travelhumor #humor, Typical conversation with my 5 year old that goes no where! Samantha from Queensland asked INSIDER. This Mexican (cough) American meat Australia definitely needs! When you went over to a birthday party (or if there was a celebration), fairy bread was most probably lining the rainbow party plates. If you are a broke student or a drunk mess, Tina Burritos are always perfect to grab from your freezer. So when that is the case, A1 is a life saver making any type of steak you overcook taste like a million bucks! The spread is made of brewers yeast, vegetables, and spices. With all the outdoorsy camping and outback, these crackers would fit right in with some roasted marshmallow goodness. The snack is one of the countrys most popular treats, and it comes in a variety of flavors including chewy caramel, peanut butter, and mint. "Our signature yellow and orange cheese really freaks Australians out," said Quora user Brian Collins in this thread.