Spices
Philly
Global
Health
Fun facts
100

This white mineral is found on almost every dining table and is often paired with black pepper.

Salt

100

This local convenience store chain is famous for its hoagies and "Sizzli" breakfast sandwiches.

Wawa

100

This raw fish dish is a world-famous export from Japan.

Sushi

100

This "sunshine vitamin" is one of the few your body can produce on its own.

Vitamin D

100

This is the only food that never truly spoils; archaeologists have found edible pots of it in ancient Egyptian tombs.

Honey

200

This "sweet" spice is made from the bark of a tree and is the main flavor in a Snickerdoodle cookie.

Cinnamon

200

This "King of Steaks" is a popular tourist spot located right across the street from Geno's.

Pat's

200

This Middle Eastern dip is made primarily from mashed chickpeas, tahini, and lemon juice.

Hummus

200

If you want to avoid getting a cold, you might eat oranges or red peppers to get plenty of this vitamin.

Vitamin C

200

This fruit is the only one that has its seeds on the outside.

Strawberry

300

If a dish is "Pesto," this green leafy herb is almost certainly the main ingredient.

Basil

300

This soft, salty snack was famously "invented" in the city and is best served with yellow mustard.

Soft pretzel

300

In France, a "simple" breakfast often consists of just coffee and this flaky, buttery pastry.

Croissant

300

This part of plant foods can't be digested, but it acts like a "broom" to help keep your digestive system clean.

Fiber

300

TRUE OR FALSE Carrots were originally purple before being bred to be orange in the 17th century.

True!

400

This red spice is made from dried bell peppers and is often sprinkled on top of deviled eggs.

Paprika

400

This historic 12th Street market opened in 1893 and is one of the oldest and largest public markets in America.

Reading Terminal

400

This country is credited with inventing French Fries, despite what the name suggests.

Belgium

400

This mineral, found in milk and leafy greens, is essential for keeping your bones and teeth strong.

Calcium

400

This "savory" condiment was actually sold as medicine in the 1830s to treat upset stomachs.

Ketchup

500

This "expensive" spice is actually the dried stigma of a crocus flower.

Saffron

500

This peanut and molasses candy was created in Philly in 1917 and was originally used as a "ration bar" for WWI troops.

Goldenberg's Peanut Chews

500

This famous Mexican dish's name literally translates to "little donkey."

Burrito

500

Known as the "building blocks" of the body, you get this nutrient from meat, beans, and eggs to help your muscles grow.

Protein

500

Botanically, this long yellow fruit is actually a berry, and it grows on a plant that is technically an herb.

Banana