Food - Chemistry
This 5-letter term describes the "savory" fifth taste found in foods like soy sauce and aged cheese.
Umami
This four-man band from Liverpool officially split in 1970 after changing the face of rock and roll.
The Beatles
This spicy, fermented cabbage dish is a staple of every meal in South Korea.
Kimchi
This Italian term tells a musician to play "loudly."
Forte
This sandwich from McDonald's features two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions.
Big Mac
This is the chemical process where sugar is heated until it turns brown and develops a nutty flavor.
Caramelization
Often called the "King of Rock and Roll," he had his first hit with "Heartbreak Hotel" in 1956.
Elvis Presley
Derived from a type of crocus flower, this is the most expensive spice in the world by weight.
Saffron
In a piece of music, this is the "speed" at which the song is played.
Tempo
This pizza chain is famous for its "Stuffed Crust" and its red roof logo.
Pizza Hut
This is the name of the elastic protein formed when flour and water are mixed, giving bread its "chew."
Gluten
This legendary jazz trumpeter, nicknamed "Satchmo," was a pioneer of the "Scat" singing style.
Louis Armstrong
These "super-grains" like Quinoa and Amaranth were originally domesticated by the Inca and Aztec civilizations.
Ancient Grains
This is a 5-note scale often used in Blues, Rock, and many world folk musics.
Pentatonic Scale
This West Coast burger chain is famous for its "Animal Style" fries and burgers on its secret menu.
In-N-Out Burger
Named after a French scientist, this is the process of heating liquids to kill bacteria and make them safe to drink.
Pasteurization
Known as the "Queen of Soul," she was the first female artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Aretha Franklin
These deep-fried Middle Eastern balls are primarily made from ground chickpeas or fava beans.
Falafel
This is the term for a rhythm that places the stress on the "off-beat" or unexpected part of the bar.
Syncopation
This Mexican-inspired chain encourages you to "Live Mas" and famously serves the "Crunchwrap Supreme."
Taco Bell
This is the 12-letter term for the process where yeast converts sugar into carbon dioxide and alcohol.
Fermentation
He was a child prodigy who composed over 600 works, including "The Magic Flute," before dying at age 35.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
This famous Spanish rice dish is cooked in a large shallow pan and prized for its crispy bottom layer.
Paella
This refers to the specific quality or "color" of a musical sound that allows you to distinguish a flute from a trumpet.
Timbre
This sub shop’s "Mike’s Way" involves topping a sandwich with onions, lettuce, tomatoes, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and spices.
Jersey Mike's