The Portuguese introduced peanuts to Africa and Asia, which became a staple crop in many countries.
They brought pineapples from South America to Europe and Asia, where they were cultivated and became a popular fruit.
The Portuguese are credited with introducing the concept of refined sugar to Asia, particularly in India and China.
They introduced cashews to India and East Africa from Brazil, where they were native.
The popular Indian dish "beef stew" or "carne de vinha d'alhos" is a direct result of Portuguese influence, with the name "vindaloo" being a corruption of the Portuguese phrase "vinha d'alhos".
The Portuguese introduced the technique of preserving fish in salt, which allowed for the widespread consumption of fish in many parts of the world.
They brought bananas from West Africa to the Americas, where they were cultivated and became a staple fruit.
The popular dessert "flan" has its origins in the Portuguese "flão", a creamy custard dessert that was introduced to Latin America by Portuguese colonizers.
The Portuguese are credited with introducing the concept of baking bread in a wood-fired oven to Japan, which led to the development of the popular Japanese bread "melon pan".
The popular Indian drink "chai" has its origins in the Portuguese introduction of tea to India, which was then blended with local spices and milk to create the distinctive flavor profile of Indian chai.
