so this is like a pretty stupid question but.. one of my girlfriends was telling me about this exchange student she was going to have at her house in a couple weeks. He's from Japan, and in the pamphlet she had to read about having exchange students, she said that it said they HATED peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. i dont mean to offend anybody, but i really just want to know if this is true. thanks guys
xoxo
2007-03-08 15:29:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Ethnic Cuisine
i know that people can like foods from different ethnic groups, i my friend just said that the pamphlet said that they shouldnt serve the sandwiches.. so i dunno.. maybe she was just pullin my letg?
2007-03-08 15:39:20 · update #1
There is a pretty high rate of peanut allergies in Japan (compared to other Asian countries; it's very rare in both India & China), so naturally they are a bit wary. Also, the Japanese are not used to the texture of peanut butter and it's stickiness -- combining it with jelly/jams doesnt help their cause.
It's also a food cultural thing, people in the US probably couldnt even stand the smell (let alone taste) of NATTO!
2007-03-08 16:57:42 · answer #1 · answered by Desi Chef 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
many other cultures see peanut butter and jelly as disgusting. They have a hard time with the idea of a sandwich anyway but for some reason the exact combination of peanut butter and jelly throws them off. I have friends from India who are the same way. We make them mini pizzas!
2007-03-08 17:56:26 · answer #2 · answered by Heather H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the letter just told your friend about this student's likes and dislikes- I don't think the letter was generalizing what a certain ethnic group "hates"... I mean, it all comes down to personal taste.. i have not read anything anywhere about Asians hating P&J! BTW, i LOVE sushi and im not japanese... I also know many white people that love Spanish food and the list goes on.... It's all about personal taste and out tastebuds:)
2007-03-08 15:35:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that anyone on the planet is allowed to hate peanut butter and jelly sandwiches... that's just craziness
2007-03-08 15:39:47 · answer #4 · answered by daphne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe its not popular in Japan, I dont know. But if this kid is an exchange student, its your friends duty to expose her guest to diverse and exotic foods like a pb&j. If he doesnt experience as many new, strange and exciting things, he might as well stay home.
2007-03-08 15:38:23 · answer #5 · answered by Pepe LePeu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason why japanese don't like peanut butter and jelly are:
1. peanut butter has trans fats, sugar and preservatives which are toxic to the body.
2. jellies are loaded with sugar although it is made from fruits, sugar/fruit ratio of most jellies is 60%/40%.
Japanese love to eat wholesome, fresh and nutritious foods all the times.
2007-03-08 15:58:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Have you ever seen the movie "Meet Joe Black" with Brad Pitt? Your question reminded me of it. If you've seen the movie you'll know what I mean and if you haven't, you need to rent it tomorrow. It's one of my favorite movies. ;o)
2007-03-08 15:38:40 · answer #7 · answered by TJTB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why don't u serve him Japanese food and make him feel like he's at home?
2007-03-08 20:40:59 · answer #8 · answered by bluekiwi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they do hate it, what do you fix them...Peanut butter and seaweed? -ugh.
2007-03-08 15:33:55 · answer #9 · answered by Lisa 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
idk if its true but i think it nasty. xoxo to you to!!
2007-03-08 15:34:19 · answer #10 · answered by chris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋