127+ Food Trivia Questions

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Which country in 2001 had the highest per capita consumption of turkey at 28.8 pounds?

Israel

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

Paddy

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When would you want to rinse pasta after cooking?

When You Are Making A Pasta Salad

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What cookie company makes "Chips Ahoy!"?

Nabisco

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Which breakfast cereal claims to be "kid-tested, mother-approved"?

Kix

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Which flower yields the spice saffron?

Crocus

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What was the first food item added to the menu of Friendly's restaurants other than ice cream?

Hamburgers

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What is the traditional name of the soy bean soup which is a staple of the Japanese?

Miso

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How much does a lobster increase in size while molting?

25 Percent

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What animal is on the label of Shiner Bock beer?

Big-Horned Sheep

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A pimento is what type of vegetable?

Pepper

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What would you be served in a Japanese restaurant if you ordered "Takenoko"?

Bamboo Shoots

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What is the major ingredient in the British foodstuff "Marmite"?

Yeast Extract

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What popular diet cola first appeared in 1962?

Tab

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Feed Your Inner Child has been which company's ad slogan?

McDonald's

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If the pan catches fire when you're frying bacon, what should you never throw on it?

Water

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What country produced the most strawberries in 2016?

China

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Who founded Pepperidge Farm?

Margaret Rudkin

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With what American city is the cheesesteak sandwich commonly associated?

Philadelphia

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Stilton cheese is native to what country?

England

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What is the difference between soft drinks and hard drinks?

Hard Drinks Have Alcohol

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

Oatmeal

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What is the main ingredient in a "Boxty"?

Potatoes

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Taquitos are included in which cuisine?

Mexican

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What red and white striped candy is a popular Christmas favorite?

Candy Cane

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Which restaurant is famous for its "Grand Slam" meal?

Denny's

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Mexican ceviche is made by marinating raw fish in what type of liquid?

Lime Juice

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

Paddy

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What mid 1980's McDonald's item came in a double container?

The McDLT

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100 grams (3.527 oz) of sugar equals how many Kcals?

390.0 Kcals

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Which chip had a bandito as its mascot in the late 1960's?

Fritos

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Who was the cartoon mascot for Kellogg's "Pop-Tarts" in 1971?

Milton the Toaster

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What is the traditional name of the soy bean soup which is a staple of the Japanese?

Miso

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Which U.S. sandwich shop originally went by the name "Pete's Super Submarines"?

Subway

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Coffee plants originated on what continent over 1000 years ago?

Africa

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Phoenix and Dragon is referred to as what food item?

A Chinese Dish Of Seafood And Chicken

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What does "dim sum" mean in English?

To Touch Your Heart

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Which cheese has blue mold in it?

Gorgonzola Cheese

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Granchio is Italian for what seafood?

Crab

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What fast food restaurant sells the Beef 'n Cheddar?

Arby's

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Which candy bar has the same name as our galaxy?

Milky Way

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What type of fish is a dangerous delicacy for sushi eaters if not correctly prepared?

Blowfish

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How many curries usually accompany rice at traditional South Indian festivities?

7

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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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What is the main ingredient in the Malaysian dish called Nasi Lemak?

Rice Cooked In Coconut Milk

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What year did the first Taco Bell open?

1962

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What gives the drink known as a "Black Cow" its color?

Coffee

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J.R. Simplot became a billionaire by selling what food item to McDonalds?

French Fries

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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.