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Study Reveals American Cuisine Outshines British in Variety

11/22/2025

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A study analyzing 45,661 recipes across 23 cuisines finds American cuisine uses a wider variety of ingredients than British cuisine.
It shows American cuisine excels in herbs, spices, and vegetables, while British cuisine relies on meat, dairy, and cereals.
Indian cuisine leads globally in spice usage, with American and British cuisines falling short.
The paper detailing the findings has not yet undergone peer review.

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A study analyzing 45,661 recipes across 23 cuisines finds American cuisine uses a wider variety of ingredients than British cuisine.
It shows American cuisine excels in herbs, spices, and vegetables, while British cuisine relies on meat, dairy, and cereals.
Indian cuisine leads globally in spice usage, with American and British cuisines falling short.
The paper detailing the findings has not yet undergone peer review.