Also, each morsel wrapper has a trivia question on it making them a perfect party staple. "Literally no food on their menu would remind an Australian of home. We suggest two parts butter, to one part vegemite. Well, Twisties might just be here to answer your call. Samantha from Queensland asked INSIDER. They were more like baby 44 gallon drums! This is on the top of my list of American that is missing in Australia. We think that officially means you can snack on a bag of these, instead of grabbing McDonalds at lunch. Its buttered toast with rainbow sprinkles. Instant coffee is, to put it lightly, the Natty of coffees. For Aussies, it should be "peanut butter and jam." "PB&J is peanut butter and JAM, not jelly. Most Australians dont really understand what grits are. I'll bet their coffee is awful too," said Quora user Richard Russell, "Labelling random American food as Australian tends to annoy us much more than it really should,", According to this Washington Post article. According to the company's site, 53 million packets are sold a year in Australia. Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Her Campus Media LLC. But in the US, it's a staple for sandwiches and burgers. Dip these mystery sticks into some mustard and ketchup enjoy what is the infamous corn-dog. But, whats that sayingdont knock it til you try it? We found foods there that leave us with some serious cravings. Foreign countries aren't always going to eat or even sell the same foods as you're used to, and that's okay. According to the companys site, 53 million packets are sold a year in Australia. 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. Who is going to crave a salad . 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. Although I would never go for it in America, sushi in train stations or street stands is pretty much the norm in Australia. Sure, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all delicious, but there is something magical about eating for pure and mindless joy. That email doesn't look right. We dont know about you, but closing off the ends to leave all the warm filling inside sounds like the best idea since, well, sliced bread. Then again, I guess her fluff is our Vegemite. Quit looking for Burnett's and Goldfish and head straight for the goon and Shapes. Should be called sugar-tart, really but then where is the fun in that! Its light texture and sugary, vanilla taste make eating it off a spoon feel like putting a cloud of confection in your mouth. Its also more expensive than their local cafes. Grits, Starbucks does serve a Flat White that experts say is rather good, bacon in Australia includes pork belly with a lean cut of pig loin thats. You tryna be tricky? Also, why is it orange?" Even with the heartbreaking decision to get rid of the dollar menu, a McChicken is still cheaper in America. The one thing everyone is told before they go to Australia: stock up on duty-free booze at the airport because you wont be able to afford it once you get there. The combination of fried cornmeal with a hot dog made with who knows what is actually much more appetizing than it sounds. Probably because it is completely different, but still. Yes, the snack is controversial, but keep an open mind. I love Hersheys chocolate when Im baking, especially when Im trying the fun recipes on the back of their packaging. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. "Labelling random American food as Australian tends to annoy us much more than it really should,"said Quora user Josh Duck. How this is not in stores baffles me. , most Australians think eating peanut butter and jelly is as gross as eating bologna and glue. The snack became popular with its original flavors, barbecue, chicken crimpy, cheddar, cheese and bacon, savory, and pizza. You can thank marketers of Angelus Marshmallows for that. 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 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. Pumpkin as a dessert? March 30th, 2016. Oh come on, you know you would love to put a ring on it. Minty, refreshing, and a label you can read. Safe to say I loaded up on the fish, rice and seaweed goodness before returning a country of overpriced sushi. It doesnt quite taste like real coffee and I am still convinced you have to drink four cups of it to get the same effect as one cup of drip coffee. The treat has been around since the early 1900s, and is usually a staple of childrens birthday parties. Fairy bread is basically just white breadlathered with butter and dusted with hundreds and thousands of sprinkles. You can thank marketers of Angelus Marshmallows for that. Ive had it, and when diluted this way, its actually pretty tasty. This dessert is perfect for tea time, an afternoon snack, or an after-dinner dessert. Yeah, there are other flavors of Shapes, but none of them as popular and delightful as Pizza Shapes. "I hear that Twinkies can survive a nuclear war. His excuse is that it takes him hours to build it all.. he doesnt have time or energy to pick it all 5 year old are fun #kids #momlife #momsofinstagram #dadlife #parenting #parentingtips #parenthood_moments #cleaningmotivation #playrooms #momhumor #dadhumour #dadhumor, moving back home to America from Aussieland. It is perfect for Taco Tuesday or Just Because Friday. With the almost 40,000 products that can be observed in an American grocery store, it is safe to say there were many American foods that I noticed Australia needed. The candy is made up of shredded coconut, cherries and coated in dark chocolate. A photo posted by Catherine Hooper (@thecatherinesarah) on Sep 20, 2016 at 10:19pm PDT. In the same fashion, there are foods that my Australian roommate introduced me to which definitely made me scratch my head at first. Definitely not the main attraction at the circus. Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Her Campus Media LLC. Pretzels, you say? Single. She still likes to eat them and will admit to their versatility, but, understandably, pretzels are dry, salty, and a bit underwhelming. Oh, and, Australians take great pride in their coffee culture. According to the companys site, Well, so are their snacks. It pairs nicely with our favorite snack foods (celery, crackers, sliced apples, etc.) They are essentially the Oreos of Australiabut better. They are the classic staple of chewy bite-sized caramel pieces covered in chocolate, and we could probably polish off an entire bag in one sitting. Macca's Chicken and Cheese. Disclaimer: I never actually tried it, I only smelled it but that was more than enough to make me gag. You might be new to the world of savory pies, but trust us once you try one, you might never go back to sweet. I am pretty sure I only ate two sandwiches in my time in Australia that didnt have beets on them. You didnt really think we wouldnt put Vegemite on here, did you? According to this Washington Post article, most Australians think eating peanut butter and jelly is as gross as eating bologna and glue. "I had an American friend make a weird dish with sweet potatoes and marshmallows. Grits, a beloved food in the South, is ground cornmeal thats boiled and served with meals. We put it on everything, and, admittedlyfor those not too familiar with its texture, it can be pretty hard to handle. Its pretty unique that we can instantly turn air-dried blocks of noodles into steaming hot bowls of soup. Probably more than most people because my parents have a weird obsession with them. Mixed opinions or not, if you want a condiment, it's not going to be in Australia. A photo posted by Raf (@velocirafftor) on Sep 21, 2016 at 4:32pm PDT. Another American food Australia is missing is the most addicting type of fish you will ever eat. Beet chips are even a norm, whereas we can usually only find them at trendy health-food stores. Ive had a lot of beets in America. But hey, after a few weeks, I knew to ask for aioli with my fries (or should I say "chips") rather than confuse the shit out of any more Aussie waiters. 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. Aioli does not go with everything Australia. But whats normal to those in the US, might be strange to other people around the world. 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). When you are a broke college student like the rest of us, you drink boxed winemore affectionately known as goon. If youre in luck, you can find some quality goon starting around $AU7, which is about $5.20. The snack became popular with its original flavors, barbecue, chicken crimpy, cheddar, cheese and bacon, savory, and pizza. Yes, really! YESSS! Here's how your diet will most likely change if you actually embrace the Australian (college student) way of life. How Australians survive without root beer blows my mind! Because of this, w. ere diving deeper to find out what foods Americans eat that Australians dont. But who cares..you can take my house, just dont take MY BACON!!! Its cheap as hell you can buy a bulk supply for under $2 and really easy to hack. Eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in America is different than eating one in Australia for one very important reason: jelly versus jam. and can be used in a variety of fun meals. Mark us down as official grilled cheese converts. The most delicious marinated Mexican meat that ever lived. If you are a broke student or a drunk mess, Tina Burritos are always perfect to grab from your freezer. However, be warned that when you return to America, youre only getting aioli with your fries at very classy establishments. 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. We like to think these treats count toward our daily servings of fruit, and we will eat as many as it takes. Instead of gummy worms, Australia has Killer Pythons, and they are no joke. Australia needs this food ASAP! Bacon in America is technically made from pork belly, while bacon in Australia includes pork belly with a lean cut of pig loin thats not cooked until crispy. Oh, and they do actually expire, for what it's worth. Yes! Fantales are another candy we are dying to add to our sweet tooth repertoire. A photo posted by Ara (@aradelatorre) on Sep 5, 2016 at 5:27am PDT. We just need to know when these Australian snacks are coming to our stateside grocery stores. "It has an unnatural consistency. Why its weird: This one I found pretty interesting because fluffisnt really an American thing, so much as it is a New England thing. Their value chicken sandwich is a Chicken and Cheese, which is basically a McChicken with a slice of cheese. Jack from Queensland told INSIDER. Australias Violet Crumble is fresh honeycomb and toffee covered in chocolate. Caramello Koala. It is impossible NOT to turn into the red finger bandit after demolishing a bag. Pods are crispy wafers filled with famous Mars candies like Snickers and Twix bars. Australia took the classic snack to the next level with Cheezels. Luckily, thats where the Chicken and Cheese comes in. There are certain foods that we Americans just gravitate towards like juicy burgers, crispy fries, and stacked ice cream cones. Theyre kind of like Twix in terms of the ways theyre assembled, but in my humble opinion, a thousand times better. If you like cherry cordials, think of Cherry Ripe as their much cooler cousin from down-under. Some of the most popular takeaway snacks in Australia are hand-sized meat pies. A photo posted by PopUpDiningKL Travel (@popupdiningkltravel) on Apr 22, 2016 at 1:19am PDT. In the same fashion, there are foods . Australia uses garlic aioli (literally garlic homemade mayo) on everything and I've never been happier. That email doesn't look right. 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. 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." Jacquie from Queensland told INSIDER. They are grilled sandwiches that are closed at the ends. But try explaining that to an Australian and their face will say it all. Everyone has heard horror stories of gas station sushi, so I am always hesitant to eat sushi from unfamiliar places in the U.S. As an added bonus, they come in the fun shape of the classic Australian animal, a koala. Some go for sweet and grab that secret sleeve of cookies hidden in the back of the cupboard. When I was first introduced to them I immediately went on to Amazon to have them shipped over, but the price was not as appealing as the snack itself. For the most part, these foods tend to be popular worldwide, and theyre staples that even the most jaded of travelers can enjoy when they visit the States. But I have not nearly reached Australian-level beet consumption. Our bacon just happens to naturally come with all that juicy bacon grease that is a leading cause of house fires. PUMPKIN AS A DESSERT!! They have all the savory cheese flavor of U.S. versions but come in a fun ring shape so playing with your food is even easier. I sometimes forget that geographically Australia is very close to Asia so there is a lot of Asian food. Even tackling your first foreign grocery store is a battle on its own. You can even find it on many kids menus in popular restaurants, it is so universally loved. Just dont touch anything!!! Lets be real, theres hardly anything better than. Most Australians dont really understand what grits are. Add a side of rice and beans and Ole! According to the locals, not only does the savory flavor grow on you, the trick is to use the right proportions. Thanks to Australias wine country, drinking wine becomes the affordable norm. 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. I'll bet their coffee is awful too," said Quora user Richard Russell in this thread. I mean come on, little cookies pieces as your breakfast cereal? Why we love it: Fluff is literally melted, whipped marshmallow in a jar. Basically, youd be hard-pressed to find it anywhere else, and its one of those cultural things that shes never really been able to get over. Because of their long history, they are made around ANZAC day and are sold to fundraisers for Service Associations around Australia and New Zealand. Their snack game puts ours to shame. Anzac Biscuits are made with oats, flour, butter, sugar, and coconut. Other people tend to dive elbow deep into some salty chips. I cant fathom it being a sole topping on un-toasted toast. The good news is the company is slowly becoming more global. 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. A photo posted by Raf (@velocirafftor) on Sep 21, 2016 at 4:32pm PDT. So when that is the case, A1 is a life saver making any type of steak you overcook taste like a million bucks! Talk about the best of both worlds. So fingers crossed Tim Tams make their way to cookie aisles everywhere. Were also pretty sure this is what unicorns live on daily. What? 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. All Rights Reserved, 9 Lansdowne Street, Suite 2Boston, MA 02215, luxuriously silky Lindt chocolate truffle, Fairy bread is basically just white bread, The Instagram Accounts Every Donut Lover Should Be Following, 11 Reasons Why Harrisonburg Needs a Trader Joes ASAP. Well, so are their snacks. Though not as fresh as from a waffle maker, these frozen Frisbees hit the waffle spot. and the apocarotenal that gives it a yellow-orange pigment. Ranch, mayo, normal ketchup (not that stuff that tastes like old barbecue sauce)none of it really exists in Australia. Why its weird: Theres nothing weird about Tim Tams, but youd be hard pressed to find a cookie here that lives up to it. Why its weird: This is a bit of a cheat, because instant ramen noodles were created by Momofuku Ando for a Japanese food company called Nissin Foods. 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. "Our signature yellow and orange cheese really freaks Australians out," said Quora user Brian Collins in this thread. Luckily, there was a heavenly alternative: Pizza Shapes. "PB&J is peanut butter and JAM, not jelly. Photo courtesy of raspberricupcakes on flickr.com. Anywhere you travel abroad, you're going to have to somewhatstart to eat as the natives do. My biggest regret when I arrived in Australia was not saying a sweet enough goodbye to American coffee before I left. With all the outdoorsy camping and outback, these crackers would fit right in with some roasted marshmallow goodness. Australians love Vegemite because its a quick, easy spread to top off your morning toast, and, despite all the sodium, is actually jammed full of B vitamins. They also come in a chicken flavor, which sounds weird, but admittedly were pretty into it. But, in terms of enjoying quality chocolate, sometimes you just need a luxuriously silky Lindt chocolate truffle to love you instead of the powdery fake stuff. Okay, I wouldnt go as far as saying kangaroo was a regular part of my diet, but it definitely was for some people. 15. This snack is taking American candy to the next level, and we couldnt be more jealous. Its hard to deny that Americans love their deep fried food, large portion sizes, and fast-food chains. I can honestly say I am not a fan of this legendary Australian spread. 16 American Foods that Australia is Missing: I made mini pumpkin pies one year for my Aussie workmates and they all looked at me as if I was giving them rat poison. No, that is not slang for something else, but instead a buttery biscuit and juicy sausage that makes your day seem like it is going to be totally fabulous. Though Belvita breakfast crackers are a decent substitute, nothing equals to the original graham cracker smore! Chocolate, caramel, and cute animals need we say more? Pizza Shapes are the only thing I miss more than the beaches, scenery and adorable little quokkas. Nonetheless, they are still hot on the American market, and almost every dorm I visit has a pile of them teetering behind some locked cabinet. Instead, you have two options: espresso and instant. And no, we do not deep fry our bacon, pfft! This Mexican (cough) American meat Australia definitely needs! 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. I felt obligated to include this one as Tim Tams are only the most talked about Australian cookies in existence. They can be filled with any number of ingredients, but normally they are filled with cheese or even spaghetti. Yes, they are mostly pure crap, of course, but hey it is America! Eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in America is different than eating one in Australia for one very important reason: jelly versus jam. Jelly is a dessert. The standard response to asking for any of these sauces and dips was Is aioli okay? Every. The sweet treat is made of squares of sponge cake filled with strawberry jam or cream, then coated in a thin layer of chocolate and coconut. Either way, Paula Dean would be proud. 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. Photo courtesy of WindellOskay on flickr.com. Who doesnt love a good cheese puff? Why its weird: Fairy bread is that snack that is made of totally normal and not shocking ingredients, but once you put them all together it sounds kind of questionable. It tastes great and you can find it anywhere. Luckily, if theres one thing Australia knows how to do its espresso. It spreads easily, pairs great with peanut butter (hell yea to that fluffer-nutter), and takes the necessity of a campfire out of a smore. Photo courtesy of frankieLeon on flickr.com. But this cream-filled sponge cake with a "never-ending expiration date" is a beloved food item since 1930 in America. "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. (Dont worry we wont tell.) Do you enjoy burning your mouth so hard that you get a blister? According to the companys website, all of the milk ingredients are locally sourced. Besides being unfamiliar with it, my roommate couldnt give too much of an explanation for the strangeness of this one. Thank you to the stoner Santa Claus that invited this morning pleasure. This one cracks me upbecause it still manages to find its way into every youre from Australia?! Its sugary and buttery, and really easy to make. This is definitely on the top of my food bucket list. "When I watch food shows that take place in America all I can think about is, why does your cheese look fake?" Though the chain definitely channels Australia, many Australians said that they aren't fans. Fairy bread has a magical name and an even more dazzling taste. Although this might be more of a pride thing for Australians a simple Flat White will do (though we should note that, Bacon in America is technically made from pork belly, while, "Literally no food on their menu would remind an Australian of home. Why its weird: Vegemite is extremely salty for those of us not used to it. This is just a personal American food that I love, though I know still popular amongst many adults. Due to a complicated mess of taxes put on liquor in Australia, you can expect to pay an arm and a leg for the same fifth of vodka you could get in The States for $9.99. Bonus! 7. Tea time in America (if thats even a thing) will never be the same. By adding your email you agree to get updates about Spoon University Healthier. Why they love it: The way I understand it, fairy bread is the hallmark of party food in Australia. They essentially taste like flavor-blasted goldfish but instead are shaped like hexagonal Cheez-Its. Even if it was, it would not by any means disqualify the wonders that any of the above and a cheesy movie on Netflix can do for the soul. So what is it about Starbucks coffee that turns Australians off? Though sometimes they also include ingredients like cheese, onions, or mushrooms as well. maybe switch that around. They literally put beets on or with everythingpizza, sandwiches, salads, eggs, cheese plates. Yeah, pretzels make this list, but thats not to say she hated them. Whether you like it crunchy or perfectly smooth, peanut butter is both sweet and salty, easy to pack, and high in protein. Why we love it: Ramen is the perfect meal for a broke college student. Sorry Oreos, but we have fallen in love with a different sandwich cookie the Tim Tam. But whats normal to those in the US, might be strange to other people around the world. So when Starbucks tried to expand within the continent, mutiple reports saidit fell flat. Not only does it taste good, its also versatile AF and is great for on-the-go snacking, which means that America, home to every major fast food chain out there, is the perfect place for it. So fabulous, you totally forget about the bathroom problems it will cause you right after you eat it. 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. The cheese flavored corn chip pack all of the savory flavor without most of the mess, plus theyre even bigger in size. He did not hesitate to jump in and get #iphones #sewersofinstagram #manholecover #sewers #teenagers #teenagermemes #momlife #lol #lolmemes #funnyvideos #funnyreels, Are you having any fun?! Theyre simple, mess-free, and (as with most of these items) can go with anything and still be awesome. hatever snack you fancy, its safe to say the U.S. has no shortage of options. After moving back home to America from Aussieland I could not wait to stuff my face with a huge variety of American food that Australia was missing. Australian cut bacon just does not cut it, I am sorry, but its fact. Regardless, everyone around me loved it. Unfortunately, they can rip your fillings out if you down an entire bag. Add a side of rice and beans and Ole! Saveur Magazine reported that the first recipe dates back to 1917. Jam is what you put on your toast/sandwich," Grace from Queensland explained to INSIDER. How does one survive without the deliciousness of a smore in AU?! that the first recipe dates back to 1917. 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. Remember everyone: this is not a definitive list. Ive made it my mission to give you the first glimpse into these cultural food differences, so here we go. Dont hate, guys. Its cheap and it can be found anywhere, which is perfect for when youre in a tight chocolate spot. If you ask us, we think they should be a staple at adult parties too in America. Perfect, then these pizza treats are for you. Cans? The gummy candy comes in a rainbow of fruit flavors and is just as chewy as its U.S. counterpart, only much, much bigger. Personally, we vote all three. For a savory breakfast to go option, nothing is better than some Jimmy in the morning! You can literally eat them whenever, but the most highly recommended is dipped in your afternoon tea or coffee. The cookie is made with chocolate biscuits, pure mint filling, and coated in dark chocolate. "Our signature yellow and orange cheese really freaks Australians out," said Quora user Brian Collins, But this cream-filled sponge cake with a ", " is a beloved food item since 1930 in America. Instead of gummy worms, Australia has. Markets and restaurants always had kangaroo burgers, filets and skewers. Growing up in the States, sprinkles always went on gooey ice cream, fluffy cupcakes, or mixed into cake batter. Win, win! American bacon is not bacon! By adding your email you agree to get updates about Spoon University Healthier. Add some whip cream on top and you are in sweet pumpkin heaven. Its hard not to be overwhelmed when confronted with the stuff at the grocery store. *Sigh* The candy is made from Dairy Milk chocolate and then filled with a gooey caramel filling. And whatever snack you fancy, its safe to say the U.S. has no shortage of options. It is perfect for Taco Tuesday or Just Because Friday. Happy snacking! The upside, however, is that each candy is wrapped in an embarrassing moment to help remember why youll always need the sweet snack.