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Ever Wondered About Food?
Food Origins
Worcestershire Sauce has very little to do with Worcestershire - so what is Britain's great culinary gift to the globe? And did Marco Polo really bring pasta to Italy? Explore the origins of food in your table.

When the map loads, drag the food to the country you think it comes from - when you're right, you'll be rewarded with some background information: and the next challenge!

The tool is a Flash file, but if you don't have Flash on your computer, click here to get it



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What do you fancy...?
Ever Wondered has exposed the secrets of dozens of foods. Choose one from the full menu.