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When walking along the streets of Turkey, you might be lucky enough to see someone kneading dough behind a food cart. However, don’t let your eyes deceive you because they are really kneading ice cream! Turkey’s motto for this crazy ice cream is You don’t lick it, you chew it! Salep Dondurma makers add resin or cornstarch to the ice cream for a more fun and exciting texture. This unique spin on ice cream is expensive and difficult to find, so you should take any chance you get to enjoy it.

Although they may sound gross, termites are one of the most protein filled insects there is. In South Africa, it is becoming harder and more expensive to get animal protein to eat. So, many people have turned to a more abundant alternative, bugs! When slow roasted and salted, many people exchange termites as a healthier alternative for popcorn or potato chips. They are typically eaten alongside a starchy meal or for a healthy snack.

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