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Finnish food: discover traditional cuisine

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Culinary influences

Staple ingredients

Key flavorings

Iconic dishes

Finland is a fascinating Nordic country with a blend of modernity and nature. Around 5.6 million people live here, less than many major cities, making it one of Europe’s least densely populated countries. Finns consistently ranks #1 in the World Happiness Report—thanks to strong social welfare, work-life balance, and trust in institutions…

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The average Finnish daily plate size is

2352 g.
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Grains

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Fish and seafood

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Produce

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Eggs and dairy

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Meats

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Sugar, fats and nuts

Core ingredients

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Herbs

DILL

SORREL

CHIVES

WILD GARLIC

LOVAGE

ANGELICA

BAY LEAVES

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Spices

ALLSPICE

BLACK PEPPER

WHITE PEPPER

CARAWAY

FENNEL SEED

GREEN CARDAMOM

NUTMEG

JUNIPER BERRIES

LICORICE

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Aromatics

GARLIC

ONION

DRIED MUSHROOMS

CARROT

CELERY ROOT

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Condiments

BUTTER

CREAM

SOUR CREAM

CRÈME FRAÎCHE 

MUSTARD

MAYONNAISE

HONEY

HORSERADISH

BLEAK ROE

FRUIT VINEGAR

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