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Food Trivia Questions & Answers

12 curated food trivia questions with answers and fun facts. Read them below, then test yourself in the live Food arena.

  1. 1. What is the primary ingredient in hummus?

    Answer: Chickpeas easy

    Chickpeas have been cultivated in the Middle East for over 3,000 years.

  2. 2. In which country did sushi originate?

    Answer: Japan easy

    Modern sushi developed in Japan in the 19th century.

  3. 3. What is the main ingredient in guacamole?

    Answer: Avocado easy

    Guacamole originated with the Aztecs in what is now Mexico.

  4. 4. Which spice, derived from a crocus flower, is the most expensive in the world by weight?

    Answer: Saffron medium

    It takes thousands of flowers to produce a single kilogram of saffron.

  5. 5. Parmesan cheese originates from which country?

    Answer: Italy easy

    True Parmigiano-Reggiano is made in a protected region of Italy.

  6. 6. Tofu is made from which plant?

    Answer: Soybeans medium

    Tofu is made by coagulating soy milk and pressing the curds.

  7. 7. Which fruit is traditionally fermented to make wine?

    Answer: Grapes easy

    The study of grape growing for wine is called viticulture.

  8. 8. Which nut is the key ingredient in traditional marzipan?

    Answer: Almonds medium

    Marzipan is made from ground almonds and sugar.

  9. 9. Tequila is distilled from which plant?

    Answer: Agave medium

    Tequila must be made primarily from the blue agave plant.

  10. 10. Which city in Italy is considered the birthplace of pizza?

    Answer: Naples medium

    The Margherita pizza was named after an Italian queen.

  11. 11. What grain is traditionally used to make a classic Italian risotto?

    Answer: Rice easy

    Arborio is a popular short-grain rice for risotto.

  12. 12. Which sauce, made from fermented soybeans, is a staple of East Asian cooking?

    Answer: Soy sauce easy

    Soy sauce originated in China over 2,000 years ago.