New Zealanders are well known for their choice of fresh produce and classic wines. However, there are certain New Zealand snacks that might sound odd to the foreigners. These need not look or taste creepy always, but you will be shocked to see some unusual sounding eatables actually taste great. Take a journey into the world of  eerie food from New Zealand…

Top 5 Strangest New Zealand Snacks

1. Huhu

A classic New Zealand food, these larvae sound creepy. Nevertheless, I have heard people saying that they taste like chicken cooked with oodles of butter. Now it is up to you to decide whether you want to try a hand!

2. Liquid Gold

Only the name has gold in it. It is a classic aerated drink of New Zealand made using lemon juice. It tastes fabulous and is a great way to quench your thirst. Try it along with fish and chips slathered with tomato sauce for a delightful eat!

3. Hokey Pokey Ice Cream

This ice cream is very popular in Australia as well as New Zealand. A clssic vanilla ice cream is topped off with small, solid sponge toffee lumps, looking akin to honeycomb!

4. Pavlova 

A tasty dessert with an unusual name, this is popular as a holiday dessert. A dish created to honor Russian dancer Anna Pavlova, you get this in various flavors as well.

5. Pineapple Lumps 

These chocolate covered confectioneries with a soft and chewy pineapple flavored inside! This does taste as luscious as it sounds. So, do try them!

As with every other nation, New Zealand is also the domicile to certain indigenous food items that look strange to outsiders. So, taste the eatable before your sign them off as strange!

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