Veggie Variety
Food Fun Facts
Dips and Sauces
Nutritional Know How
Tasting Time
Really Random Food Facts
100
This root vegetable, famous for its bright color, is rich in beta-carotene and is often used in soups, stews, and salads.
What is a carrot?
100
This ancient sweet treat never spoils and was found in 3,000-year-old tombs. It's also a favorite in tea.
What is honey?
100
This dip is made from blended chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic.
What is hummus? 
100
This veggie is so rich in beta-carotene that eating too many might tint your skin.
What is a carrot?
100
This fermented food is spicy, sour, and crunchy — and a staple in Korean snacks.
What is kimchi?
100
This fast food item was originally created to help Catholic customers avoide meat on Fridays.
What is Filet-O-Fish?
McDonald's created the Filet-O-Fish in 1962 to compete with a local restaurant's fish sandwich during Lent.
200
This veggie is known as the "king of vegetables" because of its impressive nutrient profile and is commonly used in Mediterranean dishes. And typically parents have a hard time getting their kids to eat this in their toddler years.
What is broccoli?
200
Which vegetable is commonly referred to as "nature's toothbrush" because of its ability to clean teeth and gums?
What is Celery?
200
This dip is made from mashed avocados and is a popular snack in Mexican cuisine.
What is guacamole?
200
Hummus is known for being rich in this nutrient, which helps build and repair muscles.
What is protein?
200
This veggie tastes sweet when roasted but bitter when raw — especially to picky eaters.
What are Brussel Sprouts?
200
This popular breakfast meat was once used as emergency rations in World War 2.
What is Spam?
Spam was super popular with soldiers because it didnt spoil fast and was easy to carry. Hawaii still eats more Spam per person than any other state.
300
This green vegetable, often called the "queen of greens," is packed with iron and calcium and is commonly used in smoothies. People eat this in salads as well or cooked.
What is Spinach?
300
In ancient Egypt, this vegetable was used as a medicine and was considered sacred.
What is garlic?
300
This yogurt-based dip is popular in Middle Eastern cuisine and is often served with veggies or pita
What is tzatziki?
300
If you're low in this mineral, you might feel tired or dizzy — it's found in spinach, red meat, and beans.
What is Iron?
300
Which of these foods would produce the strongest activation of “umami” taste: parmesan cheese, apple, potato chips, or watermelon?
What is parmesan cheese?
300
The holes in this type of cheese is caused by bacteria that releases carbon dioxide gas.
What is Swiss Cheese?
The holes are called 'eyes' and they come from bacteria eating away at the cheese while it ages, creating pockets of gas.
400
This vegetable is considered a "superfood" for its high levels of antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins A, C, and K, and can be roasted, steamed, or eaten raw.
What is Kale?
400
This red vegetable gets its deep color from a compound called betalain and has been used as a natural dye and even to color lipstick.
What is beetroot or beet?
400
This dip is made from a mix of yogurt, cucumber, dill, and garlic and is often served with pita and veggies.
What is Greek Yogurt Dip?
400
This vitamin, often found in carrots and sweet potatoes, helps keep your eyes sharp and your skin healthy.
What is vitamin A?
400
This fruit is full of citric acid, tastes sour, but when combined with sugar and used in cooking it can also add a bright “zing” to dishes — what fruit fits that description?
What is lemon?
400
This breakfast cereal once contained actual freeze dried beef pieces to make it "more manly.
What are Wheaties?
In the 1960s General Mills launched "Beef Wheaties" it flopped hard. Turns out, no one wants to eat beef in cereal.
500
What vegetable is known for its high vitamin C content and is often eaten raw in salads or as a snack?
What is a Bell Pepper?
500
This vegetable, often thought of as a fruit in culinary terms, is actually a member of the nightshade family and is packed with antioxidants.
What is tomato?
500
This creamy, tangy dip is made from sour cream and onion and is a favorite at parties.
What is onion dip?
500
This mineral is essential for hydration, muscle contractions, and nerve signals — too much or too little can disrupt heart rhythm. It’s found in bananas, potatoes, and leafy greens. What is it?
What is potassium?
500
Some people describe this taste sensation as “metallic” or “chalky.” It is often caused by tannins, found in foods like raw kale, dark chocolate, or unripe bananas — what taste is this?
What is bitter?
500
This extremely spicy sauce was onced used in military grade pepper spray.
What is Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce?
Ghost peppers can reach over 1,000,000 Scoville Units, that is hundred of times hotter than a jalapeno
600
This vegetable, often confused with its close cousin, the potato, grows underground and is a good source of potassium and vitamin B6.
What is a sweet potato? 
600
In ancient Greek and Roman times, this food was considered a symbol of fertility, and they often served it at weddings and other celebrations.
What is a pomegranate?
600
This Mediterranean dip is made from roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil, and is often paired with pita or veggies.
What is baba ganoush?
600
This dark green leafy vegetable is rich in vitamin K, which helps your blood clot and keeps your bones strong. It also contains calcium and iron, making it a nutrition powerhouse.
What is Swiss Chard?
600
You have 5 taste receptors: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and this savory one with a fun name that means “delicious” in Japanese.
What is umami?
600
This type of cheese is illegal in several countries because it contains live maggots.
What is Casu Marzu?
Casu Marzu is a traditional Sardiana Cheese. The maggots help break down the cheese fat making it super soft. It is considered a rare delicacy.
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