Contest: What the heck is that?
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Contest: What the heck is that?



I found this item while shopping just the other day. I was intrigued in part because I saw something like this in another blog in the past month or so. Perhaps you remember it too. Do you know what it is?

The first person to correctly identify this edible mystery item and its country of origin will win Food Smarts from SmartsCo and the second winner will receive a packet of Cranberry Jelly Candies from the Oregon coast.

Is it:
A. Beet chip with sesame seeds
B. Dried dragonfruit
C. Micro watermelon
D. Raspberry mustard seed jam

Did it come from:
1. United States
2. Australia
3. Mexico
4. Thailand

Choose the correct answer and country where you think it comes from and post your guess in the comment section be sure to include your email so I can contact you if you win!




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