List of U.S. state foods
| State | Food type | Food name |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | State fruit | Scuppernong grape |
| North Dakota | State fruit | Chokecherry |
| Ohio | State fruit | Tomato |
| State native fruit | Pawpaw |
What is California’s state fruit?
avocado
California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring the avocado the state fruit in 2013, and the avocado has soared beyond being a topping for toast.
What is Maryland’s fruit?
Amazingly, many states have not legislated an official state fruit.
Popular Varieties of Blueberries.
| State | Fruit |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | |
| Maine | Wild Blueberry |
| Maryland | |
| Massachusetts | Cranberry |
What is the fruit of Arizona?
Do you know what vegetable is your state’s official state fruit? If not, we encourage you to write to your state legislators and insist upon proclaiming a state vegetable.
Popular Varieties of Blueberries.
| State | Fruit |
|---|---|
| Alabama | Blackberry |
| Alaska | |
| Arizona | |
| Arkansas |
What is the fruit of Virginia?
pawpaws
Hillybilly mango. Quaker delight. Call the pawpaw by any name you like, but if one House of Delegates member has her way, make sure you also call it Virginia’s state fruit. Native to Virginia and growing mainly in forests, pawpaws have been enjoying an unexpected moment in the sun.
What is Colorado’s fruit?
Colorado currently doesn’t have a state fruit. Alamosa Republican state Senator Larry Crowder is trying to get the palisade peach and the Rocky Ford cantaloupe added to the roster.
What is the fruit of South Carolina?
peaches
The Peach was designated as the official State Fruit by Act Number 360 of 1984. South Carolina grows over thirty varieties of peaches and ranks second in fresh peach production in the United States behind California. Peaches have been commercially grown in South Carolina since the 1860’s.
What is New York’s fruit?
Apple
State Fruit and State Muffin: Apple
The apple was adopted as the State fruit in 1976. Apples are sweet and crisp, and many varieties are grown in New York.
What is the state fruit of Georgia?
Peach
But in popular culture, Georgia will always be the Peach State, and the peach became Georgia’s official state fruit on April 7, 1995, Today in Georgia History.
What is the state fruit of Ohio?
Pawpaw
The State Native Fruit: Pawpaw
The pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is North America’s largest native tree fruit and its trees are found throughout all of Ohio.
What is the state fruit of Michigan?
Tart Cherries
State Fruit: Tart Cherries (Unofficial)
Michigan is the nation’s leading producer of the fruit, accounting for 75 percent of the country’s supply. The majority are grown in the northwest counties of the state. The area is so well known for its cherries that Traverse City hosts an annual National Cherry Festival.
What fruit is Hawaii known for?
Pineapple
Pineapple, although not inherently Hawaiian, is recognized today as a fruit of the islands. At one point, Hawaii supplied over 80% of the world’s canned pineapple.
What is the state fruit of New Mexico?
Frijoles
List of U.S. state foods
| State | Food type | Food name |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | State fruit | Northern highbush blueberry |
| New Mexico | State vegetables | New Mexico chile and Frijoles pintos (Pinto beans) |
| State cookie | Biscochito | |
| New York | State fruit | Apple |
Does Alabama have a state fruit?
Senate Bill 163 designated the Blackberry, Rubus, R. occidentalis, as the official fruit of the State of Alabama.
What fruit is Mississippi known for?
The major fruit crop in Mississippi is blueberries, with more than 2,000 acres in production. Since blueberries are native to the Southeast and grow well in the pine belt of south Mississippi, commercial production of blueberries has been important to the horticultural economy of Mississippi since the 1970s.
What is the Washington state fruit?
apple
Washington is the nation’s top apple-producing state, so it is appropriate that the apple was named a state symbol in 1989, the centennial year. A favorite fruit around the world, the apple comes in many different colors, sizes and varieties.
What is South Carolina’s state dog?
The Boykin Spaniel
The Boykin Spaniel is the official dog of the State.
What fruit is Florida known for?
oranges
Florida is known for its outstanding citrus and accounts for 56 percent of the total U.S. citrus production. The earliest references of oranges date all the way back to 2200 B.C. in ancient Chinese manuscripts and documents, but Christopher Columbus is credited with bringing citrus to the New World.
What fruit is Pennsylvania known for?
apples
Adams County is the state’s top apple-producing county. Pennsylvania is the country’s fourth largest producer of fresh apples and processed apple products. Today, there are more than 21,000 acres of Pennsylvania apple orchards.
Does Texas have a state fruit?
The Texas Red Grapefruit was adopted as the Texas state fruit on May 17, 1993. The fruit was first discovered by Texas citrus growers in 1929.
What’s the state animal for Ohio?
white-tailed deer
It was then listed as effective in the Ohio Revised Code in 1953. The white-tailed deer (O. virginianus) became the official state animal in 1988.
