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Banana

These are considered

important fruits in tropical
countries. Containing various
health benefits, bananas are

important part of the
Jamaican diet; commonly
used fruit in the breakfast line

up.

Bananas are crucial part of the
Jamaican diet as it used to
make traditional foods:

banana bread, banana
porridge, banana chips as well
as banana fritters.

(Spanish contribution)

Chocolate

Traced from the Aztecs , the
word chocolate was called
“xocolatl” which means

“bitter water”. The
introduction to the Caribbean
was made by the Spanish

who later formed delicious

foods.

The Jamaican chocolate tea
is a widely enjoyed beverage;

this along with other
chocolate treats, cakes and
desserts.

(Spanish Contribution)

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