Food Safety
What is the minimum internal temperature for cooking poultry safely?
145°F (63°C)
155°F (68°C)
165°F (74°C)
175°F (79°C)
165F
Which nut is not actually a nut but a seed?
Peanut
Which vitamin is essential for vision?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin A
Which country is the largest producer of coffee in the world?
This bean has lethal amounts of cyanide in them. But, if you cook them thoroughly, you’ll be just fine!
What is the best way to thaw frozen food safely?
On the countertop
In the refrigerator
In hot water
In the oven
In the refrigerator
Which vegetable was once considered poisonous and was called 'wolf peach'?
Tomatoes
Which mineral is an important electrolyte regulating fluid balance in the body?
Iron
Calcium
Sodium
Potassium
Sodium
In which country did the Caesar salad originate?
Mexico
In Japan, chefs must train for over 2 years to qualify to serve this fish.
Puffer fish
What is the maximum time leftovers can safely remain at room temperature?
1 hour
2 hours
4 hours
6 hours
2 hours
What is the fear of cooking called?
Mageirocophobia
Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin K
Vitamin K
American cheese didn't actually come from America, what country did it come from?
Switzerland
This food has a record of being a choking hazard for children and adults.
Hot dogs
What temperature should your refrigerator be set to for safe food storage?
45°F (7°C)
40°F (4°C)
35°F (2°C)
30°F (-1°C)
40F
What is the most commonly stolen food worldwide?
Cheese
Which mineral is necessary for nerve function and muscle contraction?
Iron
Calcium
Magnesium
Potassium
Magnesium
Kimchi, commonly used in Korean meals, is a type of what?
Pickle
Rice
Fish
Chicken
Pickle
This is supposed to be eaten still alive, but it can kill you before you kill it.
Octopus
Which food requires the highest cooking temperature for safety?
Fish
Beef
Poultry
Pork
Poultry
This food was once considered inedible and was historically fed to prisoners and servants.
Lobster
Which mineral is an essential component of thyroid hormones?
Iodine
Served as both a savory main dish or sweetened as a dessert, which of the following is a baked egg-based delicacy that originated in early 18th century France?
A. Tulipes B. Palmiers
C. Eclair D. Soufflee
Soufflee
What spice can have mind-altering effects when taken in large doses?
Nutmeg