8. Samosas – Somalia

Samosas, those delicious triangular pastries filled with spiced meat or vegetables, are banned in Somalia. The militant group al-Shabaab imposed the ban, reportedly because the snack’s triangular shape is reminiscent of the Christian Holy Trinity. This bizarre prohibition on a popular snack highlights how food can become entangled with politics and religion in unexpected ways. In the rest of the world, samosas remain a beloved treat.











