Every state has at least one food or cuisine it’s well known for, whether it's Maine's iconic lobster rolls or Illinois' delicious deep-dish pizzas. But some ingredients, dishes and even full meals have elevated status as official foods, specially chosen to symbolise an entire state. Here, we look at some of the most intriguing state foods and the stories behind them – from Florida's Key lime pie to New Jersey’s recently designated ham, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich.

Click or scroll though our gallery to discover the weird and wonderful stories behind America's state foods.