World Cuisines
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100

This Japanese dish consists of vinegared rice paired with seafood or vegetables.

sushi

100

This Italian dessert means "pick me up" because it often contains espresso.

tiramisu

100

This fruit contains more potassium than strawberries but less than bananas.
 

avocado

100

This fast-food chain's signature sandwich is called the Whopper.

Burger King

100

This gas causes bread dough to rise during fermentation.

carbon dioxide

200

This Spanish dish traditionally combines saffron rice with seafood, chicken, or rabbit.

paella

200

This French dessert is made by caramelizing sugar on top of a rich custard.

crème brûlée

200

Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cabbage all belong to this plant family.

Brassica

200

The Frosty is the signature frozen dessert sold by this chain.

Wendy's

200

The browning of steak is primarily caused by this chemical reaction.

Maillard reaction

300

This Korean side dish is most commonly made from fermented napa cabbage.

kimchi

300

This Austrian chocolate cake is named after the hotel owner who popularized it.

Sachertorte

300

Despite often being treated like a vegetable, this food is botanically a berry.

banana

300

This sandwich chain was founded in Delaware in 1965 and is known for hot subs.

Jersey Mike's

300

This protein gives wheat dough its elasticity.

gluten

400

This Greek layered casserole typically contains eggplant, ground meat, and béchamel sauce.

moussaka

400

This flaky Middle Eastern dessert is layered with filo dough and chopped nuts.

baklava

400

This citrus fruit is a hybrid of a pomelo and a sweet orange.

grapefruit

400

In-N-Out Burger's "Animal Style" menu is part of this unofficial menu.

secret menu

400

This vitamin prevents scurvy and is abundant in citrus fruits.

vitamin C

500

This Vietnamese noodle soup is traditionally served with beef or chicken and fresh herbs.

pho

500

This Japanese dessert consists of soft rice dough wrapped around sweet fillings like red bean paste or ice cream.

mochi

500

Saffron comes from the stigma of this flowering plant.

crocus?

500

The Crunchwrap Supreme was introduced by this fast-food chain in 2005.

Taco Bell

500

Capsaicin, the compound responsible for the heat in chili peppers, is concentrated mostly in this part of the pepper.

placenta

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