How American food went global

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American food and drink has spread to nearly every corner of the world, reshaping global eating habits and culture. The story traces its origins back to New Orleans, where Creole cuisine emerged as one of the first distinctly regional American foods, shaped by a mix of African, European, and Indigenous influences. Al Jazeera’s Alex Baird reports from New Orleans. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #AmericanFood #FoodHistory #CocaCola #FastFoodIndustry #NewOrleans #CreoleCuisine #Globalisation #AlJazeeraEnglish

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