Origin of Invention
Where were French fries invented?
Belgium
What ingredient is added to brown sugar that makes it 'brown'?
Molasses
What is know for being the most pungent and smelliest fruit?
Durian
What is the world's most expensive spice by weight?
Saffron
How many tablespoons are in a cup (US)?
16
Where was Hawaiian pizza invented?
Canada
What is the most popular flavor of ice cream worldwide?
Vanilla
Which insect do figs often rely on for pollination?
Fig wasps
What are the 3 most common fruit allergies worldwide?
Apple, pear, and kiwi
What is the primary ingredient in the Middle Eastern dish falafel?
Chickpeas / garbanzo beans
Where was German chocolate cake invented?
Dallas, Texas
What type of nut is traditionally used to make marzipan?
Almonds
Which leafy salad green is a member of the sunflower family?
Lettuce
What was the first food grown in space?
Spring onions
What condiment was used for its medicinal qualities in the 1800s?
Ketchup
Dr. John Cook Bennett promoted it as a cure-all remedy.
Including for indigestion, diarrhea, and jaundice
Where were was the French dip sandwich invented?
Los Angeles, California
Which chocolate bar is the global bestseller?
Snickers
About $3.5 billion in annual global sales
What fruit or vegetable has the highest water percentage?
Cucumber and iceberg lettuce (about 96%)
What is the most stolen food item in the world?
Cheese
Which country drinks the most coffee per capita?
Finland
Average of about 26 pounds per person each year (roughly 4 cups a day per pesron)
Where was French Toast invented?
Rome, Italy
What is the Pillsbury Doughboy's real name?
Poppin' Fresh
What are the top 4 foods that contain the most vitamin C?
Kakadu Plum (Australian Native, 2,300 mg)
Non-green bell peppers (r-130, o-120, y-160 mg)
Guava (220 mg)
Blackcurrants (180 mg)
Orange only have about 55 mg
How many hamburgers does McDonald's sell a day worldwide?
About 6.5 million
How long was the longest noodle ever recorded?
3,084.32 m or 10,119 ft 1.92 in
(Roughly 1.9 miles long)