5 popular food items that trace their origin to Belgium

10:12 - 24 March 2016

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Belgium is the home of several food treats enjoyed across the world.

Before Belgium made headlines around the world following the ISIS-backed terrorist attacks at capital city, Brussels, it was mostly known as the country where the international headquarters of the European Union (EU) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was based.

But there's much more to Belgium than the EU, NATO headquarters, Jean-Claude Van Damme or The Smurfs for that matter (both characters have roots in Belgium).

Belgium is the home of several food treats enjoyed across the world. Here are 5 popular food items that trace their origin to Belgium.