Caribbean food is a blend of Chinese, Indian/South Asian, Middle Eastern, West African, Creole, American, and Latin American influences. When they arrived in the Caribbean, these customs were carried with them from a wide range of nations. Additionally, the people have developed regionally specific fashions. The majority of island cuisines share ingredients such as rice, beans, cassava, cilantro, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, coconut, bell peppers, chickpeas, and any kind of locally sourced meat, such as chicken, hog, beef, or fish. One typical seasoning for the area is sofrito, a marinade made of green herbs and oil that gives food a distinctively Caribbean flavor profile. Garlic, onions, scotch bonnet peppers, celery, green onions, and herbs like chives, Mexican mint, cilantro, marjoram, rosemary, tarragon, and thyme are possible ingredients.