Pumpkin and sweet potato-based “picarones” are popular where?

Here is the question :

PUMPKIN AND SWEET POTATO-BASED “PICARONES” ARE POPULAR WHERE?

Here is the option for the question :

North Africa
Peru and Chile
Portugal and Spain
Central America

The Answer:

And, the answer for the the question is :

Peru and Chile

Explanation:

[STC0018997]. Pumpkins are native to the Americas, and they’re used in picarones, a syrup-covered doughnut, in Chile and Peru. Though the picaron is a popular street dish all year, its flavors are reminiscent of autumn, as the dough is sometimes made with sweet potato and pumpkin (or another squash). The syrup coating contains dark brown sugar, orange zest, and cloves.