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Israel has many culinary delights that will tantalize the palette. Israel has many different types of food due to its many cultural influences, but there is no doubting that Middle-Eastern cuisine reigns supreme. Israel has a booming agriculture industry, with many of its products grown locally. As a result, fresh food and produce is plentiful. Israelis tend to eat a lot of fresh fruits, dairy and vegetables... even at breakfast!

The most typical and popular dishes in Israel are falafel (deep-fried chick pea balls normally served in a pita), Israeli salad (cucumbers and tomatoes chopped into very fine pieces), olives, yogurt and of course, Hummus (a chick pea paste) a staple in every Israeli home.



It is important to note that due to influence of Jewish dietary laws, it may be hard to find pork products or seafood.

Israeli food customs also conform to the wider Mediterranean region with lunch, rather than dinner, being the focal meal of the day. Wines are also produced and bottled locally, as the Golan heights region houses many renowned wineries.

Israelis also have a very strong coffee culture and it's difficult not to run into cafes and coffee houses wherever you may go. For an especially delicious coffee, try //Aroma,// Israel's most popular (and in my opinion, delicious) coffee chain.



Source: http://www.myjewishlearning.com/culture/2/Food/Ashkenazic_Cuisine/Israel.shtml

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