Question

What new food items were transmitted from South America to the rest of the world?

Answer 1

The food items transmitted from South America to the rest of the world were as follows:

1) Avocado: This is a pear shaped fruit, believed to have magical powers by the Mayans.

2) Chilli Pepper: A spice that is used commonly in almost every cuisine worldwide, were grown by the Native Americans.

3) Chocolate: The Mayan and Aztec cultures used cocoa, which was produced from seeds of the cocoa tree, native to South America. Chocolate has become an integral food item in the world.

4) Papaya: This fruit was originally cultivated in tropical America.

5) Peanuts: These nuts were domesticated in South America. Later, they became very popular in China in the 1600s.

6) Pineapple: This fruit was used by the Native Americans to tenderize meat.

7) Potato: Originated in the prehistoric mountains of Argentina, potato was taken back to Europe after migrating through all the Americas.