127+ Food Trivia Questions

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

French Fries

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What vegetable family does Calabrese broccoli come from?

Cabbage Family

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What spice is made from the seeds of the plant whose leaves are called cilantro?

Coriander

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general food Ad Slogans

"Open Your Hand And Smile" has been which product's ad slogan?

M&M's

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Taquitos are included in which cuisine?

Mexican

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

390.0 Kcals

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Every Time A Good Time has been which company's ad slogan?

McDonald's

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

Wahoo

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In which year did the Coca-Cola Company release "New Coke"?

1985

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general food Cooking

What is the term for cooking meats like pork or duck in order to melt some of the fat out of them?

Rendering

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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 Chefs

What is the title of chef Anthony Bourdain's first book?

Kitchen Confidential

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What type of sugar includes a small amount of cornstarch to prevent lumping while mixing?

Powdered Sugar

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general food World

What is the primary flavoring agent of a Greek Tzatziki sauce?

Garlic

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What popular diet cola first appeared in 1962?

Tab

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Where did pita bread originate?

Middle East

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general food Cooking

In cooking what would you use a "dredger" for?

To Sprinkle Flour Or Sugar Lightly

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Which fruit is slivovitz made from?

Plums

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general food Chefs

Who hosts the television show "Boy Meets Grill"?

Bobby Flay

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

Kroger Co.

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Who was the starting quarterback for the Redskins at the beginning of the 2011 season?

Rex Grossman

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Jambon is the French word for what food?

Ham

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King, Coho and Silver are subspecies of what fish?

Salmon

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What is marsala?

A Sweet Wine

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general food Chefs

Who hosts the television show "Boy Meets Grill"?

Bobby Flay

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general food Ad Slogans

While You're At The Marketplace has been which company's ad slogan?

Winn Dixie

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What was the first television show Emeril Lagasse created?

The Essence Of Emeril

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general food Cooking

Which Italian town is considered to make the world's best balsamic vinegar?

Modena

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What is the title of chef Anthony Bourdain's first book?

Kitchen Confidential

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What is the Hawaiian name for yellow fin tuna?

Ahi

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general food Ad Slogans

Which company has used the ad slogan "Bet You Can't Eat Three"?

Shredded Wheat

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What product's processing method was used on potatoes to produce "Pringles"?

Soap

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

August Escoffier

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sports football NFL

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

Kyle Orton

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general food Breakfast Cereal

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

Sugar Frosted Flakes

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general food Fast Food

What year did the first Taco Bell open?

1962

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general food World

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

Rice Cooked In Coconut Milk

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general food Fruit

A prune is what kind of dried fruit?

Plum

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general food Desserts

What nut is hidden in Christmas rice pudding in Sweden?

Almond

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general food Candy

On which holiday do people sometimes give conversation hearts?

Valentine's Day

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general food Candy

What type of candy is often found in a pack of baseball cards?

Bubble Gum

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general food World

If you'd like to order eel at a Japanese restaurant you'd use what word?

Unagi

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

Paddy

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Which fruit is slivovitz made from?

Plums

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What is the process of preparing eggs for Caesar salad dressing called?

Coddling

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What is another name for butter beans?

Lima Beans

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What are the two ingredients in a roux?

Flour And Butter

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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.