Random Food History
Cooking 101
Field Trip to the Zoo
Plant Protein Subunits
An Ode to Pam Ismail
100

Wait? This pineapple and ham-clad pizza didn't actually originate on the tropical island that it's named after? 

BONUS 200: if you can name where it actually originated

Hawaiian pizza; originated in Ontario, Canada

100

What reaction is responsible for browning in food?

Maillard reaction

100

It's black and white and eats bamboo. Lots of bamboo.

Panda bear

100

Soy is comprised of these two main subunits

BONUS 200: if you can give the name of these subunits, not just their "number"

11S (conglycinin) and 7S (glycinin)

100

What is Pam's dogs name?

Ren!

200

This popular red condiment was originally created to cover up the taste of rotten meat

Ketchup

200

This is the process by which foods (usually fruits and vegetables) are briefly submerged in boiling water and then immediately cooled to stop further cooking

Blanching

200

Its a pink bird that stands on one leg

Flamingo

200

These are the two main protein subunits of pea

BONUS 200: if you can give the name of these subunits, not just their "number"

11S (legumin) and 7S (vicilin)

200

!!DOUBLE JEOPARDY!! She says she's good at this sport... but do her skills "match" her claims? 

Tennis

300

!!DOUBLE JEOPARDY!! 

Drama! This breakfast cereal was created in Battlecreek, Michigan by a physician. The recipe was eventually stolen by a family member

Kellogs Corn Flakes

300

This term refers to when an oil begins to break down. Also know as the burning point or flash point

Smoke point

300

Beware! This large lizard can move up to 12 mph and can smell blood from miles away

Komodo Dragon

300

If you want to learn more about this legumin subunit, ask Yi or Laura

Destin

300

Here comes the bride ... and the groom! What is the name of her soon to be son-in-law?

Misha

400

Addicted? Probably... because this beloved American beverage used to contain cocaine in it's original formula

Coca-cola

400

It's alive!! Sourdough bread, kombucha, and beer all have this metabolic process in common.

Fermentation

400

These animals can live to be up to 100 years old... perhaps there's wisdom in "moving slow"

Tortoise

400

Cruciferin is a main protein subunit of this plant protein. If you're not sure, just ask Saaj!

Pennycress

400

What courses does Pam teach at the U? Must name all. 

Food Proteins, Food Analysis

500

If you consume this roasted beverage daily, you owe a "thank you" to Kaldi's goats

Coffee

500

Road trip! We climbed Mount Everest. What happens to the boiling point of water at higher elevation?

It decreases

500

You don't want to get wrapped up in this exhibit... these cunning animals can weigh up to 500 pounds. 

Anaconda

500
12S, 7S and 3S are main functional proteins in this plant protein source

Oat

500

Name one of Pam's favorite movies.

Shrek, When Harry Met Sally, You've Got Mail, etc. 

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