The United States has 50 states, each one is different, and it can be said that the country is "vast and rich in resources."

Like many different cuisines, American food is incredibly diverse, and the reason for this is that each state has its own unique flavor.

Moreover, each state actually has its own "state dish", which may be agricultural products, beverages, or a certain cooking method.

State cuisine is not selected by netizens, but must have a certain level of strength to become the most important cuisine that is officially certified.

After reading the following list, you will definitely break your idea that "American food is just hamburgers, French fries, pizza and pasta."

Alabama – Peaches

Alabama has many official state emblems, blackberries are the official berry, pecans are the official nut, and peaches are the official tree fruit, which means you can use any of them to make delicious dishes to celebrate local holidays.

Alaska – Salmon

Alaska is renowned for its wildlife, and while it doesn't have any official state dish, it does have an official state fish: the giant king salmon.

Arizona – Burritos

Burritos are a favorite dish of Arizonans, reflecting the state's Mexican heritage.

Arkansas – Rice

Arkansas celebrates with a lot of food. The official fruits and vegetables are grapes and tomatoes, the official nuts are pecans, the official beverage is milk, and the official grain is rice. Oh, and Arkansas is the largest rice-producing state in the United States.

California – Avocados

The official state fruit is the avocado, the official state fish is the golden trout, and the four official state nuts are almonds, walnuts, pistachios, and pecans. California grows 80% of the world's edible almonds.

Colorado – Steak

Colorado has an official plant (the cactus) and no official food, yet the state is home to many of the best steakhouses in the United States.

Connecticut – Seafood

While Connecticut doesn't have any official fruit or vegetable, the state does recognize the importance of seafood to its history and culture. The official shellfish is the eastern oyster, and the official state fish is the chub.

Delaware – Milk

Milk is one of the official beverages and is often paired with peach pie, as it is one of the official desserts.

Florida – Orange Pie

Orange Pie was invented in Florida and was declared the official state dessert in 2006. The state even has an Orange Pie Festival.

Georgia – Peaches

Georgia is known as the Peach State, so it's no surprise that peaches are the state's official fruit. Its official foods are onions and peanuts, with Georgia producing almost 50% of all peanuts grown in the United States.

Hawaii – Pineapple

Hawaii was once the pineapple capital of the world, making the pineapple the perfect Hawaiian fruit.

Idaho – Potatoes

Potatoes are synonymous with Idaho because they are the state's most produced crop.

Illinois – Popcorn

You're expecting Chicago-style hot dogs, deep-dish pizza, and Italian sandwiches? Actually, it's none of that. Popcorn has been the official snack of Illinois since 2003, and visitors to the Windy City absolutely must try their "Chicago-style" popcorn, a mix of half cheese and half caramel.

Indiana – Tenderloin Sandwich

Indiana doesn't have any official state dish, but it still has something famous to offer, and that's their tenderloin sandwich.

Iowa – Corn

If you've ever driven through Iowa, you've undoubtedly noticed the state's most famous product: corn. They don't have an official food product, but they rank first in corn production in the United States.

Kansas – Wine

Kansas has several state symbols but no official food. However, with approximately 50 wineries and vineyards, Kansas is undoubtedly best known for its wine.

Kentucky – Milk

Kentucky may be known for bourbon and mint julep, but its official state drink is milk.

Louisiana – Sugar Cookies

Louisiana is known for its culinary scene and its local Cajun and Creole cooking styles. Beignets are the state dessert, Natchitoches meat pie is the state snack, crawfish is the state crustacean, and gumbo is the state dish.

Maine – Lobster

Many people associate lobster with Maine, and it is indeed the state's official crustacean. Other official foods include wild blueberries and blueberry pie.

Maryland – Cake

Cake is Maryland's most famous food form. Smith Island Cake, an eight- to ten-layer yellow cake with chocolate frosting, is the state's official dessert.

Massachusetts - Various good times

Massachusetts is one of the states with the most official foods. Its official food is turkey, its state fish is cod, its official desserts are Boston cream pie and Boston cream donut, its official fruit is the cranberry, and its official cookie is the chocolate chip cookie.

Michigan – Brook Trout/Whitetail Deer

Michigan has no official food, but it does have some official wildlife, including brook trout and white-tailed deer.

Minnesota – Candied Apples

Minnesota has many official foods, and in addition to candied apples, northern wild rice is the state's official crop.

Mississippi – Milk

Mississippi's famous symbols are the magnolia and the mockingbird. Milk is the official drink, and the largemouth bass is the official fish. The state also recognizes the honey bee as its state insect, as Mississippi produces over 2 million pounds of honey annually.

Missouri – Ice cream

Many Americans scream for ice cream, and Missouri is no exception. They love ice cream so much that they declared it their official dessert. Missouri's affinity for ice cream cones dates back to the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis.

Montana – Huckleberry

Montana doesn't have an official state food, but huckleberries are grown abundantly in the state and used in many local delicacies, from jams to pies.

Nebraska – Runzas

Runzas are a classic Nebraska dish of doughy, savory fillings. Runza is also the name of a local fast food chain with over 80 locations across the state.

Nevada - None

Nevada doesn't have an official state food, but they do have a diverse menu of cuisines from around the world: French, Italian, Chinese, etc. And when most tourists think of Nevada, the first thing that comes to mind is Las Vegas and its extravagant buffets.

New Hampshire – Diversity

New Hampshire's official vegetable is the white potato, its official fruit is pumpkin, its official drink is apple cider, and its official fish is striped bass.

New Jersey – Blueberries/Tomatoes

New Jersey has two official state foods. The first is the blueberry, which was awarded the honor in 2004. The second is the New Jersey tomato, which is also the state vegetable.

New Mexico – Pinto Beans

New Mexico celebrates Latino cuisine by recognizing key local ingredients, with pinto beans from Chile being the state's official food.

New York State — Apple

New York is known as the "Big Apple" because the entire state is dedicated to the fruit, so the apple is the official fruit.

North Carolina – Fruit

North Carolina's official state food is quite specific, including strawberries, blueberries, and grapes.

North Dakota – Milk

Like many other states, North Dakota's official drink is milk, but their choice of fruit is different: chokecherry.

Ohio – Tomato Juice

Ohio must be the perfect state for brunch, as it declared tomato juice its official state drink in 1965. Ohio also has plenty of unofficial famous foods, like Buckeye candy and Cincinnati chili.

Pennsylvania – None

Pennsylvania doesn't have any official state food, but the state does claim to be the birthplace of bubble gum and banana peels. Another famous food is the cheesesteak, which legend has it was invented in Philadelphia.

South Carolina – Tea

South Carolina is known for its rich history and Southern hospitality. In fact, residents take their hospitality so seriously that they've made tea their official state drink.

Texas – Various

Texas is a big state, and its state dish is pretty big too. There are peppers, corn tortillas, sopapilla, cheese rolls, onions, pumpkin, pecans, and more. Who knew Texas is also a foodie state?

Washington, D.C. – Cherry

Yes, the cherry is the official symbol of Washington. Has "cherry freedom" been achieved there?

Wisconsin – Dairy

Wisconsin is "America's Dairyland," celebrated for its milk as the state beverage, the cow as the state domesticated animal, and cheese as the official dairy product.