Food Quiz

Eating is perhaps the most popular pastime in the world among all races. Yet, there are some things about food that many might not be aware of. This quiz could surprise you besides, of course, giving you a new enlightenment.

1. Which is the most popular spice in the world?
a. Black pepper
b. Cumin powder
c. Coriander powder

2. Which is the hottest chilly among these three?
a. Bhut Jolokia
b. Infinity chilly
c. Mexican Naga

3. Which fruit is not good for pregnant women?
a. Papaya
b. Guava
c. Pineapple

4. The only vegetable that contains Vitamin B12 is?
a. Mushroom
b. Broccoli
c. Pumpkin

5. Which is the only non-animal food source of Vitamin D?
a. Mushroom
b. Cauliflower
c. Broccoli

6. Which fruit has a higher quantity of fibre than any other dried or fresh fruit?
a. Avocado
b. Figs
c. Bel

7. Which is the only fruit with seeds on the outside?
a. Blackberry (Kimbu)
b. Strawberry (Bhuin Ainselu)
c. Raspberry (Ainselu)

8. Which was the first vegetable grown in outer space?
a. Onion
b. Potato
c. Turnip

9. Which is the only food that does not spoil?
a. Butter
b. Honey
c. Jam

10. Which is the most expensive cooking spice?
a. Astoefida (Hing)
b. Saffron
c. Vanilla

11. Which spice is known as "the spice of paradise"?
a.Saffron
b. Vanilla
c. Cardamom

12. Which vegetable is also referred to as the "apple of love"?
a. Sweet Potato
b. Red Cabbage
c. Tomato

13. Which fruit does not gain flavour with cooking?
a. Pear
b. Apple
c. Peach

14. Which of these are buds picked before they bloom into flowers?
a. Sesame
b. Pepper
c. Clove

15. Which is the fourth most important non-cereal food crop in the world?
a. Cauliflower
b. Onion
c. Potato

Correct answers:
Questions 1 - 5 a
Questions 6 - 10 b
Questions 11 - 15 c