France ranks only third in the world ranking of gastronomy after Italy and China

Only the third. On Tuesday, May 2, the US media NCC Publication of the rating of the best cuisines in the world. It is a great surprise that France is neither the first nor the second, but the third, after China and Italy. A few months ago, the controversy escalated after the publication of another arrangement, the niche site Atlas tasteThat put the chicken country in the bowl behind the United States.

Snails on top, foie gras on flip

Like the sports media that analyzes athletes’ performances, CNN’s “travel” journalists have dissected, critiqued, and categorized some of the French dishes. According to them, snails are a good showcase of French gastronomy. “Big respect for giving them a great taste,” explains the US media.

CNN also honors bakeries that serve macaroons and baguettes, but is highly critical of foie gras. The news site justifies it as follows: “It tastes like 10,000 ducks roasted in butter and then made into velvety sausages, but some animal advocates deplore the cruelty of force-feeding poultry to fatten their livers.”

personal arrangement

Behind the podium are Spain, Japan, India, Greece, Thailand, Mexico and the United States. CNN very clearly assumes its classification and acknowledges the “subjectivity” of the latter.

However, the presence of the United States is criticized. For good reason, many viral recipes on social networks rely on ultra-processed products. In the face of reactionary comments, the media praise the taste qualities of cheeseburgers and biscuits. However, he recognizes the setbacks of American gastronomy with his “Twinkies (sponge cake filled with cream, editor’s note.) and Kentucky Fried Chicken”.