Canada - Food

Canada is the world's leading producer of maple syrup, with Quebec alone supplying 91% of the total. Other fun food facts include the invention of Hawaiian pizza in Ontario, Canada's reputation for having more doughnut shops per capita than any other country, and the fact that Canadians consume more macaroni and cheese than people in the United States. Poutine was created in Quebec and became Canada's unofficial national dish. 

Maple syrup and other iconic foods

• Canada produces 71% of the world's maple syrup, with the majority coming from Quebec.
• The "Canadian" bacon known to the world is actually peameal bacon, a dish credited to Toronto, where pork loin was rolled in ground yellow peas for preservation.
• Poutine, a dish of French fries, cheese curds, and gravy, was likely created in Quebec in the 1950s and is considered a national dish.
• The Hawaiian pizza was invented by an Ontario man, not Hawaiians.
• The Nanaimo bar and the Butter Tart are other popular desserts that originated in Canada. 

Canadian food habits and agriculture

• Canadians eat more macaroni and cheese than any other country.
• Canada has more doughnut shops per capita than any other country in the world.
• The Ceasar is Canada's national cocktail, invented in Calgary in 1969.
• Canada's climate makes it ideal for producing maple syrup, ice wine, and certain fruits like blueberries.
• Many food products, such as milk, are rigorously tested to ensure safety and high quality.