Food Trivia
How many pieces are in a baker's dozen?
13
Donuts are traditionally sold in boxes containing how many pieces?
Answer: 12 More information: Donuts are commonly sold by the dozen or in groups of 12.
When was the fast food chain, Mcdonalds, founded?
Answer: 1955 More information: Mcdonald's was founded on April 15th, 1955 in Des Plaines, Illinois.
In what year was the blue M&M introduced?
Answer: 1995
Around what year is the first mention of sausages in recorded history?
Answer: 3000 BC More information: Though called by other names, sausages are first mentioned in Mesopotamian texts dating back as far as 3000 BC.
How many different flavors of jelly beans exist?
Answer: 50 flavors More information: When jelly beans were first invented in 1869, there were 8 original flavors. Loved ones use to send soldiers these sweet treats during the American Civil War.
Ice cream mixed with soda is referred to as what?
Answer: A Float More information: A "float" refers to ice cream floating on top of a beverage which is usually soda, with the most-common variety used being root beer.
Maxwell House coffee is named after what?
Answer: A Hotel More information: "Maxwell House" was named after its first major customer, the now-defunct Maxwell House Hotel of Nashville, Tennessee.
Which of the following dishes is a combination of eggs, lemon juice and broth?
Answer: Avgolemono More information: The mixture of egg yolk, lemon juice and broth is heated until it thickens. Avgolemono is a dish found primarily in Europe and the Middle East.
Which type of pastry is boiled before it is baked?
Answer: Bagel More information: Bagels are of Jewish origin and are especially popular in places such as New York City where they have prominent communities.
The red food-coloring carmine is extracted from which source?
Answer: Beetles More information: Carmine is used in a variety of candies such as the Mars company's Skittles, and it takes 70,000 beetles to produce one pound of it!
Who was the former celebrity spokesman for Jell-O pudding?
Answer: Bill Cosby More information: Ironically, one of the first meals Bill Cosby was served in prison when incarcerated in 2018 included a type of Jell-O pudding, the brand he helped make famous during the 1980's.
A buffalo burger is made of which type of meat?
Answer: Bison More information: American bison meat, which is healthier than chicken or beef, is used to prepare buffalo burgers.
Sauerkraut is composed of which vegetable?
Answer: Cabbage More information: Sauerkraut, popularly served on top of hotdogs, is composed of fermented cabbage.
Where was the first McDonald's restaurant located?
Answer: California More information: The McDonald brother, Maurice (Mac) and Richard, opened their first restaurant in San Bernardino, California in 1948.
Which treat has become synonymous with the celebration of Halloween?
Answer: Candy Corn More information: Candy corn is called so due to one of the main ingredients being corn syrup.
What is the name of the hottest pepper in the world?
Answer: Carolina Reaper More information: The Carolina Reaper was declared the hottest chili pepper in the world by Guinness World Records in 2013.
Monterey Jack is a type of what?
Answer: Cheese More information: Monterey Jack is a well-known cheese in America that is prepared using cow's milk.
What is bubble gum made of?
Answer: Chicle.
Which country serves as the home of the largest farm in the world?
Answer: China More information: As can likely be concluded from reading its name, the Mudanjiang City Mega Farm is located in China and takes up almost 23 million acres!
Kiwifruit are indigenous to which part of the world?
Answer: China More information: Kiwifruit originate from China and were first recorded during the 12th Century Song dynasty.
Who is considered to be the founder of the frozen-food industry?
Answer: Clarence Birdseye More information: As can be ascertained from his surname as it is also the name of the Birds Eye Group, Clarence Birdseye (1886-1956) was the inventor of flash freezing, which ushered in the age of the frozen-food industry.
Which company received a major backlash for changing its traditional recipe in the mid 1980's?
Answer: Coca Cola More information: Organizations were actually formed to convince Coca-Cola to do away with their "New Coke" formula introduced in 1985, and the protests ultimately proved to be successful.
What popular beverage once contained cocaine?
Answer: Coca-Cola More information: Until 1903, Coca-Cola contained a significant amount of cocaine. Cocaine infused drinks were quite common in the late 19th century.
What is the main ingredient in hushpuppies?
Answer: Cornmeal More information: Though deep fried themselves, the cornmeal-based hushpuppies are usually served alongside other fried foods, particularly fish.
Mozzarella sticks are prepared using which type of cooking process?
Answer: Deep Frying More information: Mozzarella sticks are battered and breaded strips of mozzarella cheese, which are deep fried.
Mr. Pibb was a soft drink created by the Coca-Cola Company to compete with what other soft drink?
Answer: Dr. Pepper More information: Mr. Pibb was created in the summer of 1972 after The Coca-Cola Company wanted to create a drink that would rival the growing success of Dr Pepper.
American Joey Chestnut holds which world-class distinction in the food industry?
Answer: Eating Champion More information: As of the beginning of 2019, Joey Chestnut is ranked number-one by Major League Eating after winning the 2018 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.
Why do food processors sometimes add carbon monoxide to meat?
Answer: For Color More information: The lethal gas carbon monoxide is often added to meat in small doses to increase redness, thus making aged meats appear fresher.
What is the main ingredient of a mince pie?
Answer: Fruit More information: Mince pie's main ingredient is dried fruits mixed with meat and spices. Mince pie originally always contained meat, but modern recipes contain beef suet.
The "Buddha's hand" is a type of what?
Answer: Fruit More information: The Buddha's hand, a type of fruit found in the Far East, is called so because it has finger-like sections which resemble representations of Buddha.
What US state is famous for their juicy peaches?
Answer: Georgia More information: In 2014, Georgia was third in US peach production behind California and South Carolina.
Tzatziki sauce is a common topping on which dish?
Answer: Gyros More information: Greek gyros, which consists of meat and vegetables wrapped in pita bread, also have tzatziki sauce as one of its main ingredients.
What is the only edible food that is said to never spoils?
Answer: Honey More information: Due to its relatively-low levels of moisture and high levels of acidity, bacteria and microorganisms have a hard time making a permanent home out of honey.
The global food phenomenon pizza originated from which country?
Answer: Italy More information: Although foods similar to it have been around for millennia, pizza as we know originated in Italy in the 19th Century and spread globally via World War II.
Visiting which fast-food joint has become a Christmas tradition in Japan?
Answer: KFC More information: Kentucky Fried Chicken is so popular in Japan during Christmastime that wiser customers actually order their holiday meals in advance to avoid spending hours standing in line.
Colonel Sanders was the founder of which famous fast-food chain?
Answer: KFC More information: Starting from humble beginnings in 1952, Colonel Sanders' Kentucky Fried Chicken is now the second-largest fast-food chain in the entire world.
Henry John Heinz founded a company specializing in the production of which food product?
Answer: Ketchup More information: Heinz actually controls over 50% of the American ketchup market.
What do we call the white solid hog fat used as a lubricant in cooking?
Answer: Lard
Which American political figure was key in getting legislation passed to improve the nutritional value of food served in schools?
Answer: Michelle Obama More information: Michelle Obama was a central figure in getting the "Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act", which sought to improve nutrition and reduce obesity, passed in 2010.
In 1919, 21 people were killed in Boston due to a flood of what?
Answer: Molasses More information: The Boston Molasses Disaster or Great Molasses Flood was due to a storage tank containing in excess of two million gallons of the sticky liquid bursting, resulting in a giant wave of molasses which traveled at over 30 mph!
Which of the following farming techniques often results in the increase of pests and diseases?
Answer: Monocropping More information: Due to discouraging biodiversity, monocropping allows certain insects pests and diseases to proliferate.
Who are the first people known to have consumed chocolate?
Answer: Olmecs More information: There is evidence that the ancient Olmecs of what is now Mexico consumed chocolate beverages as far back as 1900 BC, and indeed the word "chocolate" is derived from the Aztec language.
Which is the top-selling cookie in the United States?
Answer: Oreos More information: Originally introduced in 1912 Oreos, which traditionally feature a cream filling sandwiched between two chocolate wafers, now comes in many different varieties.
What is eaten traditionally in the UK the day before Ash Wednesday?
Answer: Pancakes.
Hickory trees produce which types of nuts?
Answer: Pecans More information: Pecans originate from hickory trees native to Mexico and the United States.
Immersing food in vinegar to prolong its lifespan is known as what?
Answer: Pickling More information: Foods that are commonly pickled include fruits, vegetables, meats and eggs.
Which of the following fruits is known to have meat-tenderizing properties?
Answer: Pineapples More information: Other fruits besides pineapples that are known to possess enzymes which can tenderize meats are kiwis and papayas.
In the movie "the Last Dragon", Bruce Leroy's father owned which type of restaurant?
Answer: Pizza More information: The slogan of Bruce Leroy's father's restaurant was "just directa your feetza to Daddy Green's Pizza".
What is the proper title for a person who makes pizzas in a pizzeria?
Answer: Pizzaiolo More information: A pizza-making professional is affectionately referred to as a pizzaiolo.
What do you call a vegetarian who only consumes chicken and fowl but no other meats?
Answer: Pollotarian More information: Pollotarians only consume chicken and fowl meat and as such don't eat red meat or seafood.
What is the main ingredient in hash browns?
Answer: Potatoes More information: The most-popular version of hash browns are breaded patties made up of shredded potatoes.
What does Kosher mean in Hebrew?
Answer: Proper
"Ital" is the word used to describe the cuisine of which group of people?
Answer: Rastafarians More information: "Ital" is derived from the word "vital" and describes the espoused diets, which usually consists of abstaining from processed foods, of Rastafarians.
Red Vines is a popular brand of what type of candy?
Answer: Red licorice More information: Red Vines is a licorice company that was founded in 1914 in Chicago, Illinois. The original flavor was raspberry, then in 1952 the recipe was altered to the flavor we know and love today.
Which popular candy was featured prominently in the classic film "E.T., the Extra-Terrestrial"?
Answer: Reece's Pieces More information: The Hershey Company's Reece's Pieces were a main plot device (and product placement) in "E.T." due to Mars company rejecting the use of their product, M&M's, in the film.
Flour cooked together with fat is known as what?
Answer: Roux More information: Originating from France, roux is usually composed of equal parts flour and fat and is used to thicken soups and sauces.
A snack made from marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate is called what?
Answer: S'more More information: S'mores are traditionally a treat enjoyed by campers and prepared over a campfire.
Baloney is a form of what?
Answer: Sausage More information: Baloney is the colloquial name for bologna sausage, a type of cold cut usually made of pork or beef.
What is sushi traditionally wrapped in?
Answer: Seaweed More information: Edible seaweed is algae that can be eaten and used to prepare food. Seaweed typically contains high amounts of fiber and is complete in protein.
In December 2018, which African country was rocked by food riots?
Answer: Sudan More information: The mass anti-government protests which took place in the Sudan in late 2018 were sparked by a threefold increase in the price of bread.
What is the main ingredient in makizushi?
Answer: Sushi More information: "Makizushi" roughly translates to "rolled sushi" and is the most-popular form of sushi outside of Japan.
Which condiment is traditionally served with fried seafood in the United States?
Answer: Tartar Sauce More information: The simplest way to make tartar sauce is by mixing mayonnaise with relish.
What does the Japanese term "Sandai Wagyu" translate as?
Answer: Three Big Beefs More information: Sandai Wagyu are "the three big beefs" - Matsusaka, Ōmi and the most-famous of all, Kobe.
In 2014, a criminal gang in China used the chemical rongalite to flood the market with which contaminated food?
Answer: Tofu More information: The criminal organization was able to saturate the market with 100 tons of contaminated tofu due to being able to modify its color and texture with the salt rongalite.
Which country exports the most food?
Answer: United States More information: Though China and India produce more food, the United States has the ability to export more due to having a smaller population.
Sailors from years past suffered from scurvy due to a lack of what?
Answer: Vitamin C More information: Scurvy amongst sailors was due to vitamin C deficiency caused by fruits and vegetables not being able to survive long sea journeys.
Shito pepper is a commonly used condiment in which part of the world?
Answer: West Africa More information: In Ghana, West Africa shito pepper is just as ubiquitously as ketchup is in the United States.
Bacchus is the Ancient Roman god of which beverage?
Answer: Wine More information: Bacchus, better known by his other name Dionysus, was the Ancient Roman god of wine.
Which of the following is a leavening agent? Yeast Flour Roux Arrowroot
Answer: Yeast More information: Yeast is a common leavening agent which causes bread to rise. Many unleavened breads are referred to as flatbreads.
General Tso chicken is named after which Chinese historical figure?
Answer: Zuo Zongtang More information: Though named after Chinese general Zuo Zongtang (1812 - 1885), General Tso chicken is actually more popular in North American than it is in China.
Which of the following fruits actually comes from an herb? Papaya Grape Banana Apple
Bananas More information: The plants which produce bananas are actually herbs, not trees, since they are not composed of wood.
Which was the first political party in the United States to implement a free breakfast program for school children?
Black Panther More information: The Black Panther Party's "Free Breakfast for Children Program", implemented in 1969, served as the inspiration for similar initiatives run by the US federal government today.
What is name of the scale used to measure the spicy heat of peppers?
Scoville scale
Why did people use to salt meat taken on ships?
So it would stay good longer
