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Food as usual plays an important role in Portuguese life, just like in many countries it is an important aspect in the cultural life of many people in the world. The Portuguese traditional dishes are often made from some simple and amazing ingredients based on the regional produce with an emphasis on fish. The Portuguese food culture is greatly influenced by the former colonies in Africa, India and the Far East has influenced Portuguese cuisine making it very different from the nearby Mediterranean countries. The ingredients included many herbs and spices such as pepper, saffron and the amazing coriander which were gradually introduced into Europe by the Portuguese.