Two Traditional Dishes Ranked Among World's Worst by Taste Atlas

In a surprising turn of events, the gastronomic guide Taste Atlas has included two iconic Greek dishes in its list of the 100 worst foods in the world.

While Greek cuisine is often celebrated as one of the best in the world, surpassing the likes of Italian, Japanese, Spanish and French, this latest ranking suggests there are certain traditional Greek specialties that have not found favor with the international palate.

Ranking 30th on the undesirable list is the Artichoke Salad, a classic dish hailing from the island of Crete. This salad typically features a combination of young, tender artichokes, lemon, olive oil, mustard, garlic and dill. The artichokes are boiled in a lemon-water mixture, then quartered, seasoned and dressed in a lemony vinaigrette.

Placing 74th on the Taste Atlas rankings is the Bourbourelia, or Polysporion, a hearty soup made with an assortment of pulses such as lentils, beans, chickpeas or fava beans. Traditionally associated with the island of Cephalonia, this rustic dish is flavored with olive oil and lemon juice.

In contrast, the absolute worst dish in the world according to Taste Atlas is the Blodpalt from Lapland, Finland - a dark brown pasta made with rye or barley flour and animal blood.

This stark contrast between Greece's culinary highs and lows highlights the complexities and nuances of global food preferences. While Greek gastronomy is widely revered, it seems some of the country's traditional specialties have yet to capture the universal palate.