Sweets
What is the main ingredient in gummy bears?
Gelatin
What does simmer mean?
To stay just below the boiling point while being heated
True or false: storing fruit in a paper bag and quickly ripen it
True
Which nut is used to make marzipan?
Almonds
True or false: storing tomatoes upside down will make them last longer
True
What is royal icing?
Icing made with icing sugar and egg whites
True or false: searing meat seals in the juices
False
Which fruit is known as the “king of fruits?”
Durian
Which spice is derived from the Crocus flower and is one of the most expensive spices in the world?
Saffron
How many hamburgers does McDonald’s sell in a day?
6.5 million
If you are “tempering” chocolate, what are you doing?
Melting and then cooling it in a particular way
The process of baking a pie crust before adding the filling is called what?
Blind baking
What is the only fruit with seeds on the outside?
Strawberries
What condiment was used for it’s medicinal use in the 1800s?
Ketchup
What is the most stolen grocery item?
Cheese
Where does German chocolate cake actually come from?
Dallas, Texas
What does it mean to truss a chicken?
To tie it together before roasting to make sure it cooks evenly and holds its shape
What are the three most prevalent fruit allergies?
Apple, peach, and kiwi
What’s the ratio of oil to vinegar in a classic vinaigrette?
Three parts oil to one part vinegar
Which country drinks the most coffee in pounds per year?
Finland
Which chocolate bar is the global bestseller?
Snickers
Cooking veggies until soft and translucent (but not browned) is called what?
Sweating
Which fruit are scientifically related to roses (must get 3 correct)?
Apples, pears, cherries, peaches, and strawberries
What spice is the ground outer covering of the nutmeg seed?
Mace
Arachibutyrophobia is the fear of what food sticking to the roof of your mouth?
Peanut butter