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Top 10 Must-Bring Food Items From the US for Israeli Travelers

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First reported by N12 · Jul 30, 2026

What happened

Israeli chef Lilach German advises travelers to the US to bring back unique food items like truffle chili sauce, spicy honey, and vanilla puree, which are rare in Israel. She recommends shopping at Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Walmart, and Costco to find these products that enhance home cooking.

  • 01Israeli chef Lilach German lists 10 unique US food products worth bringing back to Israel.
  • 02Items include Banana Bamba, truffle chili sauce, spicy honey, and peach balsamic glaze.
  • 03Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Walmart, and Costco are recommended shopping spots.
  • 04Products range in price from $2 to about $22 depending on the item and store.
  • 05These ingredients are rare or unavailable in Israel, enhancing local culinary options.

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N12Center · HebrewJul 30, 2026
Top 10 Must-Bring Food Items From the US for Israeli Travelers
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 30, 2026
Top 10 Must-Bring Food Items From US Grocery Stores for Israeli Travelers

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