Herbs & Spices
Which has more vitamin C - peppers or oranges?
Peppers
What was the first food eaten in space?
Applesauce
Where were French fries invented?
Belgium. American soldiers stationed in Belgium were first introduced to French fries during World War I. As the official language of the Belgian army was French, soldiers nicknamed the delicious fried potatoes “French fries."
What nutrient comes from eggs and meat?
Protein
What is the most commonly used herb in the world?
Coriander/cilantro
How are Brussel sprouts, kale, broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower linked?
They all derive from the same plant
What popular Mexican dish literally translates as ‘little donkey’?
The burrito
What animal do they use in the Middle East for milk, meat, and transport?
The camel
What is the hottest part of a chili?
The flesh at the tip
What percentage of peanuts is found in a standard jar of peanut butter?
Every jar of peanut butter must be at least 90% peanuts
What is the most important foodstuff for more than a third of the world’s population?
Rice
Which fast food outlet has the largest number of restaurants in the world?
Subway
How many herbs and spices make up the KFC spice blend?
11!
If something is described as ‘rotisserie’, what has it been cooked on?
It would have been cooked on a spit
Which famous soft drink was invented in 1892?
Coca~Cola
What item of food holds the world record for being the most stolen item of food in the world?
Cheese
What is the most expensive spice (by weight) in the world?
Saffron
How much caffeine needs to be taken out of coffee for it to be described as decaffeinated? (As a percentage)
At least 97%
How many different shapes of pasta are there?
Over 600
If you suffer from Mageirocophobia, what are you scared of?
Mageirocophobia is the fear of cooking