Food and Drink Facts

General Knowledge · 10 questions

From your morning coffee to exotic ingredients: how much do you really know.

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1. Which country is credited with inventing pizza as we know it?

   1. Italy
   2. Greece
   3. France
   4. Spain
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   A) Italy

2. Which spice is derived from the dried stigmas of a crocus flower and is the most expensive by weight?

   1. Vanilla
   2. Cardamom
   3. Turmeric
   4. Saffron
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   D) Saffron

3. Which nut is used to make marzipan?

   1. Cashew
   2. Hazelnut
   3. Almond
   4. Pistachio
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   C) Almond

4. What is the main ingredient in guacamole?

   1. Cucumber
   2. Avocado
   3. Green pepper
   4. Zucchini
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   B) Avocado

5. Which vitamin is most associated with citrus fruits?

   1. Vitamin A
   2. Vitamin D
   3. Vitamin C
   4. Vitamin K
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   C) Vitamin C

6. Which grain is used to make traditional sushi rice?

   1. Long-grain basmati
   2. Wild rice varieties
   3. Pearl barley
   4. Short-grain rice
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   D) Short-grain rice

7. What is the main alcoholic ingredient in a classic mojito cocktail?

   1. Vodka
   2. Rum
   3. Gin
   4. Tequila
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   B) Rum

8. Which dairy product is made by churning cream?

   1. Butter
   2. Yoghurt
   3. Cheese
   4. Kefir
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   A) Butter

9. Tomatoes are botanically classed as fruits.

   1. True
   2. False
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   A) True

10. Honey spoils quickly if left at room temperature.

    1. True
    2. False
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    B) False