Olympic Eats
This beverage brand has been an official Olympic sponsor since 1928, and is the longest-standing corporate partner of the Olympic movement.
What is Coca Cola?
This snack was invented by accident in 1853 when a chef tried to appease a picky customer by slicing potatoes paper-thin and frying them.
What are potato chips?
This Mexican snack is made by frying corn tortillas and topping them with cheese, jalapeños, and other goodies.
What are nachos?
/ˈnäCHōz/
This classic handheld snack is the most purchased item at U.S. stadiums, often wrapped in foil and served with mustard.
What is a hot dog?
This mascot is known for his "They're gr-r-reat!" catchphrase, which was popularized by voice actor Thurl Ravenscroft.
Who is Tony the Tiger?
This fruit is the most commonly served snack in the Olympic Village dining halls.
What is a banana?
This sweet treat was co-invented by a dentist in 1897 and originally called “Fairy Floss.”
What is cotton candy?
This cinnamon-sugar fried dough, often dipped in chocolate, is a beloved street snack in Spain.
What are churros?
/ˈCHərō/
Fenway Park in Boston is famous for serving this luxury seafood sandwich.
What is a lobster roll?
This mascot's well-known catchphrase: "Follow your nose! It always knows!" His design features a colorful beak that originally represented the original three flavors.
Who is Toucan Sam?
Sales of this Korean dish skyrocketed around the world after it was an official food of the 1988 Olympics in Seoul.
What is kimchi?
This "taste of the rainbow" candy's glossy coating comes from the same wax used on cars - carnauba wax.
What is Skittles?
These triangular pastries are a popular Indian snack, typically filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and sometimes meat.
What are samosas?
/səˈmōsə/
This Pittsburgh Pirates foot long hot dog is topped with pot roast, mini pierogies, caramelized onions, and pickles.
What is the Renegade Hot Dog?
This mascot's original slogans were "it's not easy being cheesy" and "the cheese that goes crunch." He has been featured in video games and has his own cookbook.
Who is Chester Cheetah?
Name the 2020 Olympic host city that introduced a sustainable menu featuring insect protein snacks.
What is Tokyo?
A janitor invented this popular snack by sprinkling chili powder on the traditional crunchy variety. He has since become an executive VP at PepsiCo's North American division.
What are Flamin' Hot Cheetos?
This chewy Japanese treat made from glutinous rice is often filled with sweet red bean paste.
What is daifuku (or mochi)?
dai · foo · koo
This dessert at Coors Field looks like spaghetti but is actually made of vanilla ice cream and chocolate donut holes.
What is Polar Pasta?
He perfected his recipe of 11 herbs and spices around 1939, and in 2006, his company created an advertising image that was visible from space...or at least Google Earth.
Who is Colonel Sanders?
At the first Olympic Games, the athletes were amateur sportsmen who preferred eating goat's leg (to obtain the strength of a goat) and drinking this.
What is wine?
When first discovered in 2000 BC in Mediterranean Europe, they were used for decoration in homes, then later for prizes at sporting events, to trade with, and in medicine.
What are raisins?
This South Korean street food features rice cakes in a spicy red chili sauce.
What is tteokbokki?
tuk · bow · kee
This Kansas City Chiefs snack features a bacon-wrapped brisket dog skewer with sweet and spicy cream cheese finished with spicy cotton candy.
What is Tom & Jerry’s Walk Off Corndog?
This mascot was originally designed in 1916 by a 14-year-old named Antonio Gentile who won a contest for his "little peanut person" design. A version of this mascot ran for mayor of Vancouver, Canada in the 1970s, and even appeared in the 1988 movie "Beaches".
Who is Mr. Peanut?