Which foods came to Europe from the Americans?

The Columbian Exchange refers to the widespread transfer of plants, animals, and microorganisms between the Americas, Europe, and Africa after Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas in 1492. This exchange had a profound impact on the agriculture, economies, and diets of all three continents.

Foods that came to Europe from the Americas include:

- Maize (corn)

- Potatoes

- Sweet potatoes

- Cassava

- Tomatoes

- Peppers (bell peppers, chili peppers, etc.)

- Beans (including kidney beans, pinto beans, and black beans)

- Squash (including pumpkins and zucchini)

- Avocados

- Pineapples

- Papayas

- Guavas

- Peanuts

- Vanilla

- Chocolate

These foods were introduced into Europe by European explorers and colonists and quickly gained popularity. They became staple foods in many parts of the continent, contributing to changes in dietary habits and the development of new culinary traditions.

In exchange, the Americas received a variety of plants and animals from Europe, including wheat, rice, cattle, horses, pigs, sheep, and chickens. These introductions also had a significant impact on the agriculture, economies, and diets of the Americas.