Let it Grow
Tomatoes grow on a ______.
What is a vine?
Within the state of Pennsylvania, Lancaster County ranks #___ in the amoun of agricultural products sold.
What is #1?
This ingredient is most commonly used in making bread. It's essential to make the bread rise.
What is yeast?
In the past, dietary guidelines were displayed as a food pyramid. In 2011, however, it was replaced by this visual.
What is the healthy eating plate?
This kind of milk is produced when all the cream is removed.
What is skim milk?
Oranges grow on a _____.
What is a tree?
There are this many times more chickens in Lancaster County than there are people.
a) 3 times
b) 8 times
c) 20 times
d) 32 times
What is 20 times?
These two ingredients are common leavening agents in cakes and other baked goods and works by producing carbon dioxide. One will even help keep your refrigerator odor-free.
What are baking soda and baking powder?
This vitamin is most commonly associated with boosting immunity to illnesses like the common cold and can be found in citrus fruits. Severe deficiencies result in scurvy, a common ailment among pirates!
What is Vitamin C?
These are made by drying grapes, traditionally by sun-drying.
What are raisins?
Bananas grow on a _____.
What is a tree?
This percentage of Lancaster County farms are family-owned.
a) 63%
b) 81%
b) 87%
c) 99%
What is 99%?
Daily double: This flavor is commonly disliked by children. It's thought to be a genetic coping mechanism to protect them from ingesting poisons, since toxins of taste _____.
What is bitter?
This is a measure of the amount of energy you get from a food item. To measure it, you actually have to burn the food.
What is a calorie?
These traditional polish dumplings are often filled with potatoes, onion, cheese, or even sauerkraut. They are usually boiled, then pan-fried and served
What are pierogis?
Cucumbers grow on a _____.
What is a vine?
The average size of a Lancaster County farm is ____ acres.
a) 42
b) 78
c) 103
d) 442
What is 78 acres?
Spiciness in food is produced by this compound, found only in chili peppers.
What is capsaicin?
This orangey pigment, mostly found in carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, and leafy greens, helps improve your vision.
What is beta kerotene?
This food item is very common in Asian cuisines and is made from soy milk. It is thought to have originated in China about 2,000 years ago.
What is tofu?
Cranberries grow on a ______.
What is a shrub?
Lancaster County is the top producer of these two agricultural products within the state of Pennsylvania
a) Eggs and sweet potatoes
b) Pork and green beans
c) Milk and strawberries
d) Beef and corn
What are eggs and sweet potatoes?
This is a substance produced by many fruits and vegetables and is a natural thickening agent in things like jams, jellies, and even cranberry sauce. Its powdered for can also be added to foods as a thickening agent.
What is pectin?
While fat is an important part of a healthy diet, not all fats are beneficial to our health. These are the unhealthy fats.
What are saturated or trans fats?
Mincemeat pie is a traditional British food eaten around Christmastime. This is the main ingredient found in modern mincemeat pies.
What is dried fruit?