General
What is the most common food allergen?
Nuts
What fast food restaurant sells the Big Mac?
McDonald's.
What ingredient makes bread rise?
Yeast
Shirley, Ailsa Craig and Mr. Stripey are all types of what?
Tomato
Gruyère is a cheese from which country?
France
Which dish from Spain traditionally includes saffron rice, seafood, chicken, chorizo and peas?
Paella
What shape is the pasta called 'chiocciole'?
Shell
"Better ingredients, better pizza" is the advertising slogan of which company?
Papa John's Pizza.
What is meant to be the main flavor in a traditional tiramisu?
Coffee
Which pepper is currently known to be the hottest in the world? (2021)
The Carolina Reaper
The 'Iron Chef America' TV shows were based on the 'Iron Chef' show that originated in which country?
Japan
An enchilada is from which cuisine?
Mexican
What term is used slow cooking meats like duck or pork to slow cook any fat out of them?
Rendering
Before opening Wendy's, what fast food franchise did Dave Thomas work at?
Kentucky Fried Chicken.
What is the most widely eaten food in the world?
Rice
What vegetable is also called a 'courgette'.
Zucchini
Shakshuka is a dish of tomato stew and egg that has origins in what country?
Morocco
What is the national dish of China?
Peking duck
A Scoville scale is used to measure what?
The spicy heat of peppers
Who is the founder of Chick-Fil-A?
Truett Cathy.
What is the most widely eaten meat in the world?
Pork
What is known as the “world’s smelliest fruit”?
Durian
Bubble tea originated in which country?
Taiwan
Which of the following is the main ingredient in Chivito, the national dish of Uruguay?
Beef Steak
What was ketchup used as during the 1830s?
Medicine
n 2005, what burger chain ran ads featuring a scantily clad Paris Hilton rolling around on the hood of a car?
Carl’s Jr.
Which flower does the spice saffron come from?
Crocus
What is considered to be the oldest vegetable?
Pea
In which country was ice-cream invented?
China
What type of liquid is used to marinate raw fish in Mexican ceviche?
Lime juice.