Are you a food lover? Well, these food trivia questions will determine how gourmet you are. We all love a delicious meal but have you ever thought about where certain products originate from? Let’s dive deeper into the history, yet delicious side of food to discover something new and interesting.
35 Food Trivia Questions and Answers
1.Which nut is used to make dynamite?
Peanut – peanut oil can be processed to produce glycerol, which can then be used to make nitroglycerine – an explosive liquid used in dynamite.
2. Which vegetable was considered poisonous in Medieval times but was used by the Romans as an aphrodisiac?
Tomato – being in the Solanaceae family which includes deadly nightshades and other poisonous plants, tomatoes were erroneously thought to be poisonous. According to the folklore, if you would eat a tomato its poison would turn your blood into acid. Instead, the colonists used to grow tomatoes purely for decoration.
3. Carrots are a good source of which vitamin?
Vitamin A – they contain beta-carotene, which is converted into Vitamin A.
4. What part of the ginger plant is used in cooking?
The root
5. In what year did the first Starbucks opened?
1971 – it opened in Seattle.
6. Halo-Halo is a popular dessert associated with which country?
Philippines – it can be made using many variations. Almost every time, the end result is delicious.
7. Roughly, what percentage of water is contained in watermelon fruits?
92% – each bite contains about 92% water and 6% sugar. Because of its high water percentage, his name makes perfect sense. However, despite being mostly water with a bit of sugar, watermelon is considered very healthy.
8. How many calories per gram are stored in protein?
4 – protein and carbohydrates contain 4 calories per gram, while fat contains 9.
9. What type of milk was Mozarella cheese traditionally produces from?
Buffalo milk
10. Which country does ‘paella’ originate from?
Spain – whilst Paella has an ancient history dating all the way back to the 10th century, in its modern form originates from the east coast of Spain.
11. What type of food is Cambozola?
Cheese
12. What is fresh coriander also known as?
Cilantro
13. What is another name for Starfruit?
Carambola
14. Which spice comes from the stigma of the Crocus sativa plant?
Saffron
15. Which is the world’s largest citrus fruit?
Pomelo – sometimes weighing up to half a kilogram.
16. What is sushi traditionally wrapped in?
Edible sea weed
17. Rhapsody, Aromel, Tamella, and Cambridge are types of what fruit?
Strawberries
18. Carrots are a good source of which vitamin?
Vitamin A
19. From which country does Limburger cheese originate?
Belgium
20. What cereal is the only one grown standing in water?
Rice
21. What is the world’s hottest chilli called?
Ghost pepper
22. What is added to dough to make it rise?
Yeast
23. What do the Italians call squid?
Calamari
24. What is the national dish of Greece?
Moussaka
25. What is the most expensive spice?
Saffron – its price range is anywhere from $500 to $5,000 per pound.
26. What type of drink is Guiness?
Stout
27. What is the main ingredient in an omelette?
Eggs
28. Which animal does venison come from?
Deer
29. In which country did the word biscuit originate?
France
30. What is another name for French fries?
Chips
31. What is a slice of bacon called?
Rasher
32. Which edible sugary substance do bees make?
Honey
33. Which nuts are used to make marzipan?
Almonds
34. What meat dish is Cumberland famous for?
Sausage
35. What sort of food is a rollmop?
Fish
