Fruits & Vegetables Around the World
Traditional Foods
Global Food Facts
Spices and Flavors
100
This orange vegetable is rich in Vitamin A and is often eaten as a side dish in the United States.
What is a carrot?
100
This is a popular type of pasta often eaten in Italy.
What is spaghetti?
100
True/False: The United States is the world's largest producer of corn.
What is true?
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100
This spice is often used in fall desserts and drinks, giving a warm and spicy flavor, and is often paired with apples.
What is cinnamon?
200
This small, green, and sometimes sour fruit is often used in Mexican-style cooking and can add flavor to guacamole.
What is lime?
200
This bread, common in India, is cooked in a tandoor and often served with curry.
What is naan?
200
This is the most widely consumed staple food in the world, especially in Asia.
What is rice?
200
This bright yellow spice is used in Indian curries and is known for its anti-inflammatory properties.
What is turmeric?
300
This fruit is termed the “king of fruits,” in Hawaii.
What is a mango?
300
This popular Middle Eastern dip is made from chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic.
What is hummus?
300
This food originated in China, is sometimes called bean curd because of its soybean content, and is made from coagulated soy milk.
Tofu
300
Known as the "king of spices," this small, round spice is native to India and is commonly used in both savory and sweet dishes.
What is black pepper?
400
Originating in South America, this starchy vegetable can be white, purple, or yellow and is often baked or fried as a snack.
What is a sweet potato?
400
This spicy Korean dish is made of fermented cabbage and radishes.
What is kimchi?
400
This country is known for producing and exporting the most coffee in the world.
What is Brazil?
400
This spicy, red powder is made from dried chili peppers and is often used in Mexican-style dishes.
What is chili powder?
500
This tropical fruit has bright pink skin, white flesh with black seeds, and grown in Asia, Mexico, Central America,. South America and Israel.
What is pitaya or dragon fruit?
500
This Japanese dish is a thinly sliced raw food, usually fish and seafood, but also sometimes other meats.
What is sashimi?
500
This type of food is a staple in many African countries and is made from cassava.
What is fufu?
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500
Known as the world’s most expensive spice and as "red gold".
What is saffron?
