Consider Yourself a True Foodie? Answer These Food Trivia Questions To Find Out!

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Are you a Foodie? You know, one of those people who watch all of the baking competitions, cooking contests, and chef showdowns you can get your eyes on? Do you follow food demos and vlogs on the Internet? Do you take pictures of every plate of food that is placed in front of you? Have you got 50 food boards on Pinterest? Do you just really enjoy eating? Whether you love gourmet food or cheeseburgers, if you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, you might just ace this quiz on food trivia!
How about a little pre-heat? Do you know the difference between boiling and broiling, fritters and doughnuts, risotto or polenta? What are the three main sauces you can make from a roux? Can you explain the difference between herbs and spices, or which type of flour you need for which type of baking? Can you spatchcock a chicken, or French a rack of lamb? If you watch a lot of cooking shows you probably already know the answers to these questions. (Too bad they won’t be on the quiz!)
As a Foodie, you may already know that folding is not just for clothing, docking is not just for computers or cell phones and that foaming is not just for rabid dogs. You might know that these are also cooking terms and are used in everyday dishes. Do you know the difference between Swiss, French, and American buttercream? Would you choose sorbet or coulis to eat with a slice of pound cake? (Is “both, please” a fair answer?) 
Who knows? This quiz may just have you learning about foods or ingredients you didn’t know about and open a whole new area of cooking for you. Draw from every cooking program, magazine article, Pinterest save, or recipe demo you have ever seen and challenge yourself to beat this quiz!

Food Trivia Quiz Questions

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Question 1

This food is one of the most versatile and convenient. You can boil it, fry it, poach it, scramble it, and use it in baking. What is it?

  • A
    Egg
  • B
    Lima Bean
  • C
    Wheat
  • D
    Sugar

Question 2

This is a cooking technique, generally done in a wok, but also possible in a frying pan; the food is tossed about in a hot pan with very little oil, in a process not unlike sauteing. What is it?

  • A
    Poaching
  • B
    Broiling
  • C
    Stir frying
  • D
    Browning

Question 3

Which of these is best for cooling your mouth if you have just eaten very spicy food?

  • A
    Water
  • B
    White wine
  • C
    Red wine
  • D
    Milk

Question 4

This food, made by bees from the nectar of flowers, gives great energy to the body. This energy is used mainly for blood formation.

  • A
    Sugar cane
  • B
    Beeswax
  • C
    Honey
  • D
    Royal jelly

Question 5

Which of these foods never spoils?

  • A
    Honey
  • B
    Potatoes
  • C
    Pasta
  • D
    Peanut butter

Question 6

What term refers to a technique of food preparation, whereby food is cut into long, thin, matchstick-sized strips.

  • A
    Frenching
  • B
    Julienning
  • C
    Dicing
  • D
    Botox

Question 7

Lactose is a type of sugar consisting of two subunits (galactose and glucose), found primarily in what food?

  • A
    Milk
  • B
    Fruits
  • C
    Vegetables
  • D
    Honey

Question 8

This food is a very good source of energy. It also contains phenylethylamine, which triggers the same reaction in the body as falling in love does. What is it?

  • A
    Honey
  • B
    Beeswax
  • C
    Chocolate
  • D
    Sugar

Question 9

This food was invented in 1884 by a Canadian. Before the 1960s it was hardly consumed outside America, as the rest of the world did not relish it. What is it?

  • A
    Butter
  • B
    Peanut butter
  • C
    Olive oil
  • D
    Cream

Question 10

Fungi are crucial for the production of which of these foods?

  • A
    Ketchup
  • B
    Bread
  • C
    Grapes
  • D
    Chocolate

Question 11

Which of these is a major problem concerning nutrition value of food, served at restaurants?

  • A
    Oversized meals
  • B
    Excess arsenic
  • C
    Excess mercury
  • D
    Foods that are entirely bricks of sugar

Question 12

Which of these is one of the staple foods in the cuisine of Sri Lanka?

  • A
    Cheddar Cheese
  • B
    Potatoes
  • C
    Rice
  • D
    Corn

Question 13

This is the basic food of the sea. Billions upon billions of these organisms live in the sea. What are they?

  • A
    Seaweed
  • B
    Plankton
  • C
    Crabs
  • D
    Shrimp

Question 14

Why are foods basted?

  • A
    To give them a crunchy crust
  • B
    To add flavor
  • C
    To prevent them from drying out
  • D
    To give them a brown surface

Question 15

A person cannot taste food unless it is mixed with saliva.

  • A
    True
  • B
    False

Question 16

Paella is an example of typical Valencian food.

  • A
    True
  • B
    False

Question 17

Which of the following foods is poorest in carbohydrates?

  • A
    Cheese
  • B
    Potatoes
  • C
    Pork
  • D
    Milk

Question 18

What type of food is the Pavlova, very popular in Australia and New Zealand?

  • A
    Dessert
  • B
    Stew
  • C
    Soup
  • D
    Salad

Question 19

This green vegetable is number one on the list of foods that contain agents preventing cancer. The list contains about 30 such agents.

  • A
    Broccoli
  • B
    Cabbage
  • C
    Spinach
  • D
    Lettuce

Question 20

This cooking term refers to the process of gently simmering food in liquid, generally water, stock or wine. What is it?

  • A
    Blanching
  • B
    Poaching
  • C
    Steaming
  • D
    Stewing

Question 21

What food can be Chinese, Jerusalem, and Globe?

  • A
    Artichoke
  • B
    Curry
  • C
    Cracker
  • D
    Pork

Question 22

Which vegetables are considered taboo food in Buddhist tradition?

  • A
    All legumes
  • B
    Garlic and onion
  • C
    Eggplants and tomatoes
  • D
    Cabbage and lettuce

Question 23

Which of these foods has some of the same chemicals as Prozac, including tryptophan and vitamin B6, and can put a person in a better mood?

  • A
    Prunes
  • B
    Cheese
  • C
    Bananas
  • D
    Potatoes

Question 24

Trans-fats are definitely unwholesome. Which of these foods is poorest in trans fatty acids?

  • A
    Margarine
  • B
    Vegetable shortenings
  • C
    Sunflower oil
  • D
    Chocolate chip cookies

Question 25

The Polish food specialties oscypek and bryndza are what type of food?

  • A
    Soups
  • B
    Salads
  • C
    Cheeses
  • D
    Cakes

Question 26

What type of food is the Filipino meal "halo-halo", also very popular on the island of Hawaii?

  • A
    Chicken with vegetables
  • B
    Appetizer
  • C
    Dessert
  • D
    Soup

Question 27

All of the following foods contain cholesterol EXCEPT this food.

  • A
    Eggs
  • B
    Okra fried in vegetable oil
  • C
    Ice cream
  • D
    Fish

Question 28

What was the first food to be microwaved?

  • A
    Popcorn
  • B
    A candy bar
  • C
    Coffee
  • D
    Frozen corn

Question 29

What is the traditional food for Shavuot, a major festival in Judaism?

  • A
    Boiled chicken
  • B
    Fish
  • C
    Potato dishes
  • D
    Dairy products

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