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?


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

Fufu is a staple food made from cassava root in what continent?

What is Africa?


500

Known as the world’s most expensive spice and as "red gold".

What is saffron?