127+ Food Trivia Questions

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What kind of Greek bread is used in a gyro?

Pita Bread

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general food Cheese

What cheese is traditionally used on a Reuben sandwich?

Swiss

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general food Chefs

What is television chef Rachael Ray's signature phrase?

Yum-O

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Mother Butler Pies can only be purchased at what popular restaurant?

Denny's

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Why were small, white, smooth commercial beans called "Navy beans"?

Common In U.S. Navy In Early 1900's

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Which German city and capital of Bavaria was the home of the original Oktoberfest?

Munich

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general food Cooking

What was the first cooking show on television, hosted by James Beard in 1946, called?

I Love To Eat

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What hot breakfast cereal is made from crushed or rolled oats?

Oatmeal

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Who is considered "The Father of Modern French Cooking"?

August Escoffier

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Who invented spray cheese in a can?

Nabisco

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What is the main ingredient in Gingerbread cookies?

Flour

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From which food group should you eat the most daily servings?

Grain

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sports football NFL

Who was Dallas Cowboy quarterback Tony Romo's backup in 2012?

Kyle Orton

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What was the original meaning of the phrase "shish kebab"?

Fried Meat

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Which vegetable is not a head?

Potato

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What does the Italian term "Al Dente" mean in regards to pasta?

To The Teeth

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general food World

What does "dim sum" mean in English?

To Touch Your Heart

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general food Desserts

Which ice cream company produced "Phish Sticks" and "The Vermonster"?

Ben & Jerry's

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general food Ad Slogans

Which product has used the ad slogan "One Bowl And You'll Be Ours"?

Raisin Nut Bran

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What is the name of the rooster on boxes of Kellogg's "Corn Flakes"?

Cornelius

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What type of trout is most commonly available in the US?

Rainbow Trout

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general food Breakfast Cereal

What were Kellogg's "Frosted Flakes" originally known as?

Sugar Frosted Flakes

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In cooking, if you "pare" a carrot, what do you do to it?

Peel It

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general food Ad Slogans

"100% Squeezed Sunshine" has been which company's ad slogan?

Tropicana

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On the cooking show "The Iron Chef", who was the first Iron Chef Chinese?

Chen Kenichi

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What popular diet cola first appeared in 1962?

Tab

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general food Snacks

What manufacturer introduced "Pringles" potato chips in 1969?

Procter & Gamble

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Which flower yields the spice saffron?

Crocus

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What cereal features mostly famous athletes on the front of its box?

Wheaties

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What does the Italian term "Al Dente" mean in regards to pasta?

To The Teeth

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Which company owned and controlled the Frito-Lay brand in 2006?

Pepsico

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general food Candy

What candy bar was named after a family's horse?

Snickers

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Who coined the phrase "junk food"?

Michael Jacobson

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With what American city is the cheesesteak sandwich commonly associated?

Philadelphia

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Which U.S. restaurant chain has the slogan "Service with the speed of sound"?

Sonic

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general food World

Which snack is sold under the Spanish name "Chicharrones"?

Pork Rinds

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In the Philippines, what is "lumpia"?

Spring Rolls

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What is used to thicken gazpacho?

Bread

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general food Candy

Which candy bar has the same name as our galaxy?

Milky Way

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general food Snacks

Who is the "Little Debbie" snack line named after?

Granddaughter Of Original Owners

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general food Cooking

When would you want to rinse pasta after cooking?

When You Are Making A Pasta Salad

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What does the term "au gratin" mean when it comes to cooking?

Covered With Browned Breadcrumbs

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What is the biggest supermarket chain in the U.S.?

Kroger Co.

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What is the most commonly used oil in Chinese cooking?

Groundnut Or Peanut Oil

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What strangely named type of mackerel is also known as an Ono in Hawaii?

Wahoo

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general food Candy

During what holiday is candy corn typically eaten?

Halloween

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A field in which rice is grown is called a what?

Paddy

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What dish from Spain consists of saffron rice, shrimp, clams, chicken, sausage and peas?

Paella

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Food Trivia

Did you ever wonder why doctors always tell us to eat a balanced diet? Consuming a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in addition to a moderate amount of unsaturated fats, dairy, and meat means there is less room for fatty and sugary foods. Having too much of fatty and sugary foods can cause gradual weight gain, which can then negatively impact your health and fitness level. Learn more facts about what we eat with these food trivia questions and answers, including certain brands, ingredients, name meanings, and more.