18 National flags of the national food

18 National flags of the national food
These delicious flags were designed for the Sydney International Food Festival. It’s a fantastic concept that creates a nation’s flag from the food associated with the country. Now many of you will likely disagree with some of the foods selected to symbolize a particular country, but keep in mind it can be challenging to not only use food that represents the country but also works with the actual design of the flag (e.g., starfruit for stars). And it’s for fun! Don’t take it too seriously.


The Sifter was not able to identify all of the ingredients, so please help label the missing ones! And let us know in the comments which flags you would add and what foods it would be made of! I think for Canada, it would have to be two giant strips of peameal bacon for the red stripes and a maple leaf made out of maple syrup!

1.Italy Flag (Basil, pasta, tomatoes)

Italy Flag (Basil, pasta, tomatoes)

2. Brazil Flag  (Banana leaf, limes, pineapple, passion fruit)

Brazil Flag  (Banana leaf, limes, pineapple, passion fruit)

3. India Flag (Curries, rice, pappadum wafer)

India Flag (Curries, rice, pappadum wafer)

4. Japan Flag (Tuna and rice)

Japan Flag (Tuna and rice)

5. Greece Flag  (Kalamata Olives and feta cheese)

Greece Flag  (Kalamata Olives and feta cheese)

6. Lebanon Flag  (Lavash, fattoush, herb spring)

Lebanon Flag  (Lavash, fattoush, herb spring)

7. Vietnam Flag  (Rambutan, lychee, starfruit)

Vietnam Flag  (Rambutan, lychee, starfruit)

8. Australia Flag  ( Meat pie, sauce)

Australia Flag  ( Meat pie, sauce)

9. South Korea Flag  (Kimbap and sauces)

South Korea Flag  (Kimbap and sauces)

10. United Kingdom Flag (Scone, cream, jams)

United Kingdom Flag (Scone, cream, jams)

11. France Flag (Blue cheese, brie, grapes)

France Flag (Blue cheese, brie, grapes)

12. China Flag (Pittaya/dragon fruit and star fruit)

China Flag (Pittaya/dragon fruit and star fruit)

13. United States Flag  (Hot dogs, ketchup, and mustard or cheese)

United States Flag  (Hot dogs, ketchup, and mustard or cheese)

14. Indonesia Flag  (Spicy curries and rice)

 Indonesia Flag  (Spicy curries and rice)

15. Turkey Flag  (Turkish Delight)

Turkey Flag  (Turkish Delight)

16. Spain Flag  (Chorizo and rice)

Spain Flag  (Chorizo and rice)

17. Thailand Flag  (Sweet chilli sauce, shredded coconut, blue swimmer crab)

Thailand Flag  (Sweet chilli sauce, shredded coconut, blue swimmer crab)

18. Switzerland Flag (Charcuteries and emmental)

Switzerland Flag (Charcuteries and emmental)