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What are some food or drinks that where in use by cultures around the world before being "discovered" and changed? (lemmy.world)

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What are some well known food and drinks that where in use by cultures around the world until someone "discovered" it and changed it

For example a culture uses a food or drink or even an ingredient in a specific way for a long time and then someone comes along and "discovers" it but changes it to make it more palatable to them

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[–] shawn1122@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Alcohol was first distilled in the Arabian peninsula. Prior to that consumable alcohol maxed out at 13%. 'Hard liquor' had many applications and was mixed into potable water for long voyages as an antibacterial agent.

Coffee as a drink also originates in the Arabian peninsula, specifically Yemen where it was used to stay awake during prayer. Prior to that it was chewed.