Homegrown
Science in the Kitchen
Taste the Trivia
Power Up!
A Taste of Language
100

This brightly coloured root vegetable is a good source of vitamin A.

Carrots

100

This element is a major component of sugar and gives us the sweet taste.

Carbon (C)

100

What is the most common fruit used to make pizza sauce?

Tomato

100

These orange-colored citrus fruits are a great source of vitamin C.

Oranges

100

Describing something as very easy is like saying it's a...

piece of cake

200

This root vegetable is very common in Czech cuisine and used in many dishes.

Potatoes

200

This element is essential for salt and gives us the salty taste.

Sodium (Na)

200

This word describes the taste of chili peppers or wasabi.

Spicy

200

This fatty fish is a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids, good for your heart.

Salmon, tuna

200

If someone is intelligent and quick-witted, you might call them... 

a smart cookie

300

This sweet fruit is often used in jams, pastries, and dumplings. 

Plum / apple  / apricot / pear / cherry

300

This gas makes baked goods rise and become fluffy.

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

300

What adjective describes the consistency of honey?  

Sticky

300

This type of bean is a good source of protein and fiber and is very popular in Czech cuisine.

Peas / Lentils

300

To reveal a secret unintentionally is to...

spill the beans

400

What is the most widely grown cereal crop in the Czech Republic?

Wheat

400

This element is important for bones and teeth and can be found in dairy products.

Calcium (Ca)

400

Name 3 types of red meat.

Beef, lamb, pork

400

This dairy product is a good source of calcium for strong bones.

Yogurt / cheese / cottage cheese

400

An unexpected good thing on top of something already good is like...

icing on the cake

500

This grain is used to make bread, beer, and more.

Barley

500

This process uses bacteria to break down sugars and create a sour flavor (e.g., yogurt).

Fermentation

500

What type of nuts are high in healthy fats?

Almonds, macadamia nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, pecans 

500

This leafy green vegetable is a good source of iron and calcium.

Spinach

500

Being in a difficult situation is like being...

in a pickle