The Snack Food That ‘Defines’ Maine May Surprise You

Maine is known for its food, so of course some pretty great snacks have come out of our state. But which one defines us?

Sure, we have lobsters, potatoes, blueberries, and fiddleheads—but are those really considered snacks? Sure, you could make snacks using them, but the snack that defines our state actually has nothing to do with any of those Maine staples.

So, with all that said, how are we determining which snack food defines us and our state? What criteria have been considered?

To create their list of ‘The Snack Food That Defines Every State,’ The Daily Meal looked at official state foods, local specialties, and popular snacks made in each state. They focused on what residents actually enjoy and have strong ties to, highlighting snacks with local pride or cult followings.

Alright, now that we’ve covered that—what is the snack food that apparently defines our Pine Tree State?

According to The Daily Meal and their list highlighting ‘The Snack Food That Defines Every State,’ their pick for Maine is the whoopie pie. The Daily Meal had the following to say about their selection:

Maine designated the whoopie pie as its official state treat in 2011, and these sweet sandwiches with white cream between soft chocolate cakes have reportedly been made in the Pine Tree State since 1925.

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Yes, we know the whoopie pie is Maine’s official state treat—but let’s be honest, a treat isn’t always the same thing as a snack.

When we saw the whoopie pie listed as our state’s pick, we couldn’t help but go, ‘Really??’ Most of us think of whoopie pies as dessert—if we’re talking snacks, give us something like Fox Family Potato Chips or even Brown Bread in a can!

And there you have it—according to The Daily Meal, the whoopie pie is the snack food that defines Maine.

What are your thoughts on The Daily Meal’s pick for Maine? Would you have chosen a different snack food to represent the state? We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to join the conversation by messaging us on the app.

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