In "Greedy Goes on Strike," Greedy in his kitchen gave Nat a sassafras "sandwich" as preparation for lunch. However, sassafras (a tree that is native to eastern North America whose dried root bark was formerly used as a flavoring agent) was unknown in Europe until the 16th century. The background of the Smurf cartoon series is the late Middle Ages (circa 14th-15th century), early for the knowledge of sassafras in Europe.
In "Greedy Goes on Strike," references to sassafras are mentioned in several food items that Greedy made throughout the episode. However, sassafras (a tree that is native to eastern North America whose dried root bark was formerly used as a flavoring agent) was unknown in Europe until the 16th century. The background of the Smurf cartoon series is the late Middle Ages (circa 14th-15th century), early for the knowledge of sassafras in Europe.
In "Tattle-Tail Smurfs," Greedy is shown running in the Smurf Village announcing his latest cake creation before he tripped on the Smurflings' long tails. However, that cake is made from chocolate, a food which was unknown in Europe until it was imported from the Americas in the 16th century. Food made from chocolate (e.g. cakes) came latter. The background of the Smurf cartoon series is the late Middle Ages (circa 14th-15th century), early for the appearance of chocolate and food made from it in Europe.
In "Greedy Goes on Strike," Greedy in his kitchen gave Nat a plate containing sassafras sandwiches as preparation for lunch. However, there are no sandwiches on the plate, but something that resembles mashed food.