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Grocery stores around the world often try to persuade their customers to buy more by having "exotic" displays of foreign products. However, they aren't necessarily accurate. Take the American sections, for example. You can find them in pretty much any country. Wild flavors of Dr. Pepper, chocolate-covered pretzels, hamburger cookies, and of course, Snapple—the cornerstones of every American diet. Continue scrolling, take a look at these shelves, and let us know in the comments if you think this is actually what Uncle Sam eats or the stores have stocked up on too much sugar and are trying to get rid of it!

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Rowlie
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

next edition should totally also contain fries and bacon , this seems incomplete

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    Serial pacifist
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this one is mostly ok. Substitute Virgil's for Budweiser, ad some mac & cheese and that's about it.

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    Andrew Gibb
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    American supermarkets have a European section- it is called fruit and vegetables

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    Samantha PandaNotBored
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The price of American cereal over here is ridiculous. I’ve never tried any, only because I refuse to pay that much for a 330g box of cereal that wouldn’t share between 5 people for the week .

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    Andy Acceber
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an American, most of this looks right to me as quintessential American food. But canned black beans? I had no idea those were unique to the USA. I assumed canned black beans were a universal staple.

    Lena Ahn
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    its not unique but im guessing thats just an American brand of black beans. its like we have peanut butter from NZ but we'd still put Jif in the international section

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    Alex E. Hentay
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn’t call this “quintessential American food.” I’d call it a handful of products from stores that are generally the size of a half of a city block. “Quintessential American” would be a produce department that takes up a quarter of the floor space in a store with a plentiful selection from growing regions all over the Western Hemisphere. Quintessential American would be a meat department with every animal and cut of meat that one could want. Quintessential American would be store shelves packed full of goods with unparalleled selection and variety. Quintessential American is pure abundance. But if looking at a junk food section labeled “American” fits within your narrow world view, vaya con Dios.

    just a hamilfan (hufflepuff)
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    1. this was posted on the 4th of july, (independence day) 2. IS THAT REESES PEANUT BUTTER CUPS PEANUT BUTTER WHERE CAN I GET THAT?

    Nicholas Kraemer
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cherry flavored marshmallow fluff? I don't live in a part of the US that is that fancy.

    Raven Sheridan
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jif peanut butter is plain weird to an Aussie. Over here, Jif is a brand of cleaning product.

    Suzy McDaniel
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have cried in happiness if I was in a foreign country and saw Vlasic Pickles. So often, you can't find a good American-style pickle anywhere.

    Linda Adamo
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the only thing i eat in that entire display are the pickles. native NYer here.

    Angelique Sweetman
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd eat the ro-tel tomatoes, black beans and vlasic pickles. I'm from the U.S.

    Catherine Spencer-Mills
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    American here - I eat Vlassic pickles and canned pumpkin once or twice a year. That's it. The other stuff - meh.

    Sharon Vaughn
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll take the pickles and Progresso; you can have everything else.

    InfectedVoice
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only people buying that is teenagers who have been smoking loads of weed, no-one else is interested in that sugary bollocks.

    Ms LaDonna
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Peanut butter and pickles! well if "Jiff" is actually made from peanuts...

    Jods
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve mostly seen canned black beans in the Caribbean food section. As with other tinned beans I buy them raw and cook my own ‘cos I like them to have a little bite.

    Jo Johannsen
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These foods might be uniquely American, but by no means are they the only things we eat. I know I am going to get down voted, but I grow tired of Murican-bashing. We aren't perfect, but who in this world is?

    Coleen
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an American, I want to barf anytime I see marshmallow fluff. Just vile.

    Deep One
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Interesting. I had been told Fluffernutter sandwiches was a Maine thing.

    Nudge
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aunt Jemima before they took her off the package 😢😢 miss the syrup grandma

    ChickyChicky
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Rotel is a pretty good find. Good Mexican or Tex-Mex is super hard to find in Europe, unless you make it from scratch. And even then, the spices and especially the right chilis can be impossible to find.

    Robert T
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I see the reason why Cif cream cleaner changed its name from Jif...

    Bre Pant
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    reeses peanut butter? i haven't seen that in the usa in so long

    Suzanne Haigh
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why bother though? I mean the large supermarkets have ample choice. I know English tea (bags?) sold in America are nothing like what we buy in the UK

    Marianna Sf
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Greece, we do not use canned food a lot. We prefer fresh produce or frozen food. Cans are considered student food or food for people who don't have time to cook.

    Marylu Horkowitz
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the same in the US, although those who can't cook use frozen processed food or prepared food from grocery stores.

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    WoodenLion
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    we got no fluff i know of - but i'll have the motts, vlasic, ro*tel,

    Valisbourne Spiritforge
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The pickles, pancake syrup and relish are about the only things I'd buy from that shelf. And those, rarely

    Wilf
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Black beans are used in the UK, but they're definitely not a staple. We use haricot or flagelet more commonly.

    M O'Connell
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Smash some of those black beans and mix them into hummus, you won't regret it.

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    N G
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know it's not what it said, but I read this as Vague and Plague and I just had to stare at the wall until my brain restarted.

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    Pungent Sauce
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    20 years in Colorado and I was completely oblivious to our state’s official marshmallows XD

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    Random Person
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is the most accurate to actual American supermarkets. Some healthy cereal, some junky, crackers, oil, dressing, cookies, jello, vinegar, pudding. I live in the US and this seems right.

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    Random Person
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I an truthfully say, as an american, that we have none of this, and I have NEVER heard of this brand. My guess is that it is in Europe and makes "American" food to appeal to the market.

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    Andy Acceber
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the first photo that has Ranch dressing in it. I do think that's a "must" for an American grocery section.

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    Susan Widomski
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All the stores feature representations of sugar galore in the 'American' section. What I find curious is no protein bars.

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    Pungent Sauce
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cholula hot sauce and Stubbs BBQ sauce are about the best there is, really. And what’s with the baking soda??

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    Andy Acceber
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Come on now. Baking soda? Surely this store also sells baking soda. I don't believe that's uniquely American. 😂

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    M O'Connell
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am amused at the choice of "French's" for mustard at a French supermarket. I think it's one of the better yellow mustards.

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    Khavrinen
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is with those "Dino's" jars??? They are in so many of these pictures, and in forty years of shopping I've never seen hot dogs in jars at any supermarket I've ever been in.

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    Khavrinen
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As far as i can tell, most of this stuff is legit, but I have never in my life seen *jarred* hot dogs in the supermarket. ( Just to the left of the Bisquick. )

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    WoodenLion
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    pam has got the prize for 'most' as i see it in these pictures.

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    M O'Connell
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder who chose these particular items. The others have largely been a product of what people eat on American television, but this is a decidedly southern regional palate.

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    lara
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whether anyone wishes to understand or "believe" ALL FOOD IS GENETICALLY MODIFIED. If it is fruits and veggies, they are all hybrids aka genetically modified, all protein are derived from hybrid animals aka genetically modified. What it should say, if correct, is screwed with the genes.

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    Cain Hargreaves
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awwww yiss: Newman's Own salad dressings! (First time I've seen Campbell's soup in one of these pictures, I think?)

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    RoseTheMad
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can get them a pound cheaper and also not in an "american food" section in B&M in my experience. Thankfully, I got over my addiction to these, but my love of the Penn State sour cream and chive pretzels however, will never go away. ever.

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    ME!
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    whats with those marshmellos with the bear on the packaging?

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    Sharon Vaughn
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only truly American foods I see there are Kraft mac & Cheese, Chips Ahoy, and Snickers. Oh, Cracker Jack!

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    Will Jones
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s actually bang on. They even got Yorkshire tea which is the best lol. Not to sure bout the curry. Very surprised hinez rival Branson isn’t there though lol

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