Stale beer frequently contains elevated levels of what compound?
trans-2-nonenal
What is the botanical term for certain plants belonging to the mustard family, such as broccoli and cauliflower, so-called because of the cross-like leaf markings?
Cruciferous
Why was the Animal Crackers box designed with a string handle?
The animal shaped cookie treats were introduced in 1902 as a Christmas novelty, and packaged so they would be hung from the Christmas trees.
In the 1920s, which company developed the method for the use of refrigeration to reduce the temperature of the food below the point of ice crystallization?
Birdseye
What is miso?
fermented soybean paste
Improvement in baking quality occurs during storage of flour. What type of chemical reaction is the cause?
Oxidation
Cake Recipe recipes needed to be adjusted for atmospheric pressure changes. Name 4 changes that will prevent problems associated at high altitudes.
less baking powder, increasing flour content, substituting flour for one with higher protein content, decreasing fat, decreasing sugar, adding more eggs, or increasing liquids
What fruit has its seeds on the outside?
Strawberry
Name five different animal shapes that can be found in a Barnum's Animals Animal Crackers box.
The current crackers are bear, bison, camel, cougar, elephant giraffe, gorilla, hippo, hyena, kangaroo, lion, monkey, rhino, seal, sheep, tiger and zebra. To celebrate its 100th anniversary, Barnum’s added the koala to the menagerie in September 2002.
What are the two chemicals used in spherification?
Sodium alginate, calcium chloride
List two unacceptable flavor compounds in beer, and what flavor do they impart?
Diacetyl - butter or butterscotch; dimethyl sulfide - cooked vegetable, corn, black currant; Ethyl nicotinate - medicinal; Acetaldehyde - green apples; short chain fatty acids - cheese, goat, body odor and wet dog; alcohols other than ethanol - coconut or solvent character
In what year did IFT celebrate its 50th anniversary?
1989
In which country fresh smoked kielbasa originated?
Poland
Swiss style yogurt is what?
Yogurt with fruits mixed
What is the difference in a pudding made with an egg substitute instead of a whole egg?
the coagulation temperature is lower
The percentage of alpha acids in hops differs based on the type of hops. By percentage of total dry weight please rank the following from greatest percentage of alpha acids to least percentage. Saaz, Chinook, Cascade, Willamette, Centennial
Chinook, Centennial, Cascade or Willamette (or switched), Saaz
What kitchen appliance inspired Nike's first shoe?
Waffle iron
At Ramen shop, you may find this red colored spice blend shichimi togarashi on your table which roughly translates to seven flavor chili pepper give seven of the typical ingredients
Red chili pepper, Sansho which is a Japanese pepper, black sesame seeds, poppy seeds, Nori, ginger, chickpea or orange peel. Hemp seeds, Chinese basil or white sesame seeds.
Which county first produced the croissant?
Austria
What nut is in honey nut cheerios?
Almonds
Name the five ingredients used in Long island iced tea.
vodka, rum, gin, tequila, triple sec
The original root used in root beer is no longer used as it is toxic. What is the name of this root?
Sassafras (compound that is toxic is safrole)
In whiskey making, wetting the barley grains to stimulate germination is called:
Malting
Beers that are made out of grains other than barley, oats, rye, or wheat are known as what type of beer?
gluten-free beer
Ouzo
Greek, grapes
What was the first type of student competition held by IFT?
undergraduate research paper forum
What compounds impart bitterness or astringency to a wine?
Tannins, phenolic compounds
Primary yeast used in baking is what?
Saccharomyces cerevisae
In the US, scampi refers to a dish usually prepared from shrimps. However, in UK, scampi is legally defined as which seafood species?
Lobster
What are the leading three states in the value production of cucumbers for pickles?
Michigan, Wisconsin,
South Carolina, and Florida
List 5 of the original ingredients found in Pepsi.
Lemon oil, kola nuts, sugar, water, caramel, nutmeg
Which vegetable was considered an object of worship in ancient Egypt and was often buried in the tombs of Pharaohs?
Onion
What percentage of apples is air?
25%
What newly-imported substance caused the first major outbreak of tooth decay in Europe in the 1500's?
sugar
Country of Origin: Beer
Ancient Mesopotamia
Preferred by one in five Americans, which is the most popular flavor of pie in the US?
A. Apple
B. Cherry
C. Pumpkin
D. Chicken
A. Apple
In beer making what is the liquid fraction of the mash called?
Wort
What is the most widely used microbe for wine fermentation?
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
European national Food Science organizations are organized into the European Federation of Food Science and Technology. Where is this group based?
Wageningen University, the Netherlands
What is the water activity of dried fruits?
0.6-0.65
What is the name of the substance, which can form colloid suspension as a defect in apple juice?
Pectin
What pepper is named as the "state native pepper" of Texas and is sometimes called Indian pepper, turkey, bird’s eye, or simply bird peppers?
chiltepin, chiltepe, or chile tepin
What compound is produced by lactobacillus San Francisco (Fructilactobacillus sanfranciscensis) that is important to making sourdough bread?
lactic acid
The process in which sugar is added to adjust grape juice before alcoholic fermentation.
chaptalization
What European nation consumes more spicy Mexican food than any other country?
Norway
In beer making, what does IBU stand for and what does it indicate?
International Bitterness Units; measures the concentration of hop compounds in beer, specifically concentration of isohumulone, an acid found in hops that gives beer its bitter taste
What is the state fruit of Texas?
Texas Red Grapefruit
Mai tai
White rum, orange curacao, lime juice, orgeat, dark rum, lime |
What is the name of the cocktail made of cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon juice that was invented around the end of World War I and is named for a motorcycle attachment?
Sidecar
What are the 3 common forms that orange juice is found in?
Frozen concentrate, reconstituted liquid, single straight, unconcentrated *not from concentrate
In 1990 which state became the first to ban tetra-pak juice boxes in its landfills?
Maine
How is a café latte made?
espresso shot in glass, add steamed milk then a layer of foamed milk
How many flowers does it take to produce 1 lb of dried saffron?
75,000
What is the term that describes food placed in a plastic pouch and then cooked for a long time in a water bath or steam at a low temperature?
sous vide (poaching is different and at higher temperatures)
What is the name of the yeast considered spoilage in beers unless in lambic beer?
A. Saccharomyces Cerevisiae
B. Saccharomyces Carlsbergenus
C. Britanamyces
D. Candida albicans
C. Britanamyces
What was the first food eaten on the moon by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin Jr?
Hot dogs
What is the genus and species of the fungus that caused the Irish famine?
Phytophora infestans
In what year was the blue M&M introduced?
1995
Dancy, fair, nigerian are types of what?
Tangerines
Pozole is a fermented soup or stew from which country?
Mexico
What is the major alkaloid saponin in the Irish potato?
Solanine
The first FDA approved use of recycled plastic in food packaging was a program to use 25% recycled plastics in bottles that contained what product?
Coca cola
When drying/storing sesame seeds what is the maximum percent moisture allowed?
6%
Which nut is the main ingredient in Nutella?
Hazelnut
What compound(s) most aptly describes the aroma of durian fruit?
ethyl-2-methylbutanoate and 1-(ethylsulfanyl)ethane-1-thiol), (ester and volatile thiol is also acceptable)
The IFT strategic plan contains 7 critical objectives for the organization to accomplish its mission to support improvement of the food supply and its use through science, technology, and education. What are the 7 critical objectives?
1) To be the preeminent, multidisciplinary scientific society for food science and technology.
2) To be the authoritative source of science-based information on food science and technology.
3) To provide publications, programs, & services to fulfill the diverse professional needs of members.
4) To support the undergraduate education & continued professional development of food scientists & technologists
5) To support basic and applied research & foster the interface among industry, academia, government, media, & the public on food science and technology issues.
6) To attract & actively involve a culturally & professionally diverse membership.
7) To provide the organizational structure, administration, and financial capability to accomplish IFT's mission.
In brewing, saccharification means
enzymatic hydrolysis of malt starches to simple sugars
Which of the following is a tall cocktail glass that holds up to 12 oz of liquid? A. Old fashioned B. Highroller C. Snifter D. Highball
D. Highball
What are the two main varieties of oranges grown in Florida for orange juice production?
Valencia and Hamlin
The 17th century case of ergotism is popularly known as?
Salem witch trials
Which city was the birthplace of kool-aid?
Hastings, Nebraska, Kool-Aid is an American brand of flavored drink mix owned by Kraft Heinz based in Chicago, Illinois.
What is the name of the food substitute that supplies all daily nutritional needs?
Soylent
Roux is used for?
thickening of sauces
What color is the inside of a cranberry?
white
Name the plants used to make the following liquors?
kachaka, rum, vodka, baijiu, Mezcal
Vodka: potatoes/ cereal grains,
Rum: sugar cane or molasses,
Cachaça: cane sugar,
Agave: Mezcal
Sorghum: Kaoliang liquor Kaoliang liquor, Gaoliang liquor or Sorghum liquor is a strong distilled liquor of Chinese origin made from fermented sorghum. It is a type of light-aroma Baijiu.
Ardrahan
Ireland, soft, ripened
What part of the plant is the potato tuber derived?
stem
How many regional sections are there of IFT?
47
Give 3 examples of a crystalline candy and 3 examples of a non-crystalline candy.
crystalline – fondant, fudge, buttercream, divinity, penuche/lollipops, caramels
Non-crystalline – marshmallows, jelly beans, taffies, and nut brittles
What common component of oranges is missing from navel oranges?
Seeds
Green Vegetables turn dull "olive green" or brown in thermal processing due to what chemical reaction?
conversion of chlorophyll to the pheophytin due to loss of the magnesium in the structure. (Heat causes a magnesium atom at the center of each chlorophyll molecule to detach and be replaced by hydrogen atoms. This chemical change in chlorophyll molecules changes their bright green color to a dull gray-green.)
What is the difference between single acting and double acting baking powder?
it has one acid whereas double acting has two acids; In a single action product, such as baking soda, once exposed to moisture, it reacts once. In a double action product, such as baking powder, the products reacts once when it is exposed to moisture and then again when exposed to heat
What comes in crimmini, morel, oyster, and wood ear varieties?
mushrooms
What recipe, first published over 50 years ago, has been requested most frequently through the years by the readers of "Better Homes and Garden"?
The recipe for hamburger pie
What is the name of the spice mix used in Ethiopian and interesting culture that contains ingredients like chili peppers, garlic, ginger, and fennel.
Berbere Seasoning
What is the Calvert L. Award presented for?
distinguished service to IFT
Margarita
Tequila, lime juice, triple sec
Which act established Land grant universities in 1862?
Land-Grant College Act
What is the meaning of Mai Tai in Tahitian language?
Out of this world
Which test is used to check if the dough is properly kneaded or not? Describe it.
Window pane test (Take a small ball of the dough and stretch it into a square. Keep on stretching until it becomes a thin film in the middle without breaking. The dough must be thin enough to pass light through it. If it is obtained without any tear, then your dough is properly kneaded.)
8 geographic areas of IFT student associations.
1. Central Atlantic Area
2. Midwest Area
3. North Atlantic Area
4. North Central Area
5. Pacific Northwest Area
6. Pacific Southwest Area
7. South Central Area
8. Southeast Area
Which fruit/vegetable is known as gator legs?
avocado
Haagen Dazs is : a- the new last name of Sonja haagen after she married frank Dazs, b - a century old Dutch ice cream company that started marketing in the US in 1957, c- the name of an ice cream company originally founded by US entrepreneur Reuben Mattus, who thought up the name while taking a shower, d - an ice cream company founded by pillsbury company
C
In beer manufacturing, what ions in water essentially gives malty characteristic?
Melanoidins
Under what Presidential Administration was FSMA signed into law?
Barack Obama
IFT has several annual awards for excellence. For what is the William V. Cruess Award given?
Excellence in Teaching
Lists three types of Vanilla as to their source and give their properties.
Madagascar – highly flavorful, spicy. expensive, Mexican Vanilla – woody flavor,Tahitian Vanilla – floral flavor
4 cups: ? pint
quart
What are the real names of the Pillsbury Dough Boy and his family members?
The dough boy: Poppin' fresh; Poppie Fresh, was released, followed by Granmommer and Granpopper, Uncle Rollie, a son (Popper), daughter (Bun-Bun) and Flapjack and Biscuit (the Fresh family’s dog and cat) in the years that followed.
86 Used to describe an item that is no longer available. What number is used when an item becomes available again
Answer: 68
Gouda cheese origin?
Netherlands
What is all purpose cake flour protein content?
11.70%
What were british sailors named after?
limes
Original gummy bear was made in 1922 in which country?
Germany
What pasta dish went viral on TikTok in 2021?
Baked feta pasta
In what movie is the White Russian the cocktail of choice for the main character, the Dude?
The Big Lebowski
What type of sugar is cotton candy made up of?
Granulated sugar
Who won the Nicholas Appert Award in 2018?
Dennis R. Heldman
What are English hops?
Hops typically used for english style ales, such as fuggles, goldings and northdown
Name 5 spices that are in curry powder.
cumin, cardamom, coriander, turmeric, mustard, cayenne
what is the difference between bottled beer and draft beer?
draft is unpasteurized and hence has a shorter shelf life
How many flowers are in the design stamped on each side of an oreo cookie?
twelve
Roquefort cheese is made from the milk of what animal?
Sheep
What is the state fruit of West Virginia?
Golden Delicious Apple
What method of food preservation did the Incas first use on potatoes?
freeze-drying
Tea comes from which of the following plants?
Camellia Sinensis
Eureka and Lisbon are the two most common varieties of what fruit?
Lemon
What is the state appetizer of Rhode Island?
Calamari
Who had the 1st patent on the metal can?
Peter Durand of England
Espresso martini
Vodka, coffee liqueur, fresh espresso, simple syrup, coffee beans garnish
Which food company sponsored FIFA soccer?
Coca Cola
In 1926, the Michelin man began to award stars for fine dining. What does each star mean?
1 = worth a stop, 2 = worth a detour, 3 = worth a special journey
What is the classic Valencian dish made from rice, poultry, and seafood?
Paella
IFT is celebrating an anniversary of CFS certification. What anniversary of CFS is taking place in 2018, and what milestone is being reached with the number of certified food scientists?
5 year anniversary, 2000 CFSs
Name the musical fruit.
beans
Give the nonnutritive sweetener used in the production of the following artificial sweeteners: NutraSweet, Sweet One, Sweet’N Low, Splenda, Equal.
Aspartame (NutraSweet® and Equal®)
Acesulfame-K (Sweet One®)
Neotame
Saccharin (Sweet’N Low®)
Sucralose (Splenda®)
What is the country of origin for Kolsch, a type of beer?
Germany
4 of the 8 names for dark roasted coffee.
Espresse, continental, french, vienesse
Michelin Stars ranking and their definitions
3>2>1.
1 star: high quality cooking, worth a stop!
2. excellent cooking, worth a detour
3. exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey
Why can birds eat chili peppers and not be bothered?
They can’t taste capsaicin
Put the following 5 crops in order of least to greatest based on total extractable oil percentage by weight. sesame, sunflower, soybean, copra, rapeseed
Soybean (14)
Sunflower (32)
Rapeseed (37)
Sesame (50)
Copra (62)
What vegetable burns more calories to eat it than the vegetable actually contains?
celery
Mead
Honey
Black-eyed peas and not peas. What are they?
Beans
Which gas is used to induce ripening in bananas?
ethylene
Who was the president of the US when the USDA was formed?
Abraham Lincoln
Where was the "Pina Colada" invented?
San Juan, Puerto Rico
In 2016 which country became the first to ban supermarkets from throwing away food? Instead, they have to donate it.
France
The process of vacuum sealing raw or fresh food items in a plastic pouch and partially or completely cooking the food in low temperature water is called?
Sous Vide
Guinness
Ireland, Barley
What is the minimum weight of a gallon of ice cream?
4.5 pounds (2 kg)
What continent does Macadamian nuts originate?
Australia
What grain has been cultivated for more than 8,000 years?
Amaranth
Nutmeg is indigenous to which island country?
Indonesia
Cherries, pears, and apples belong to what botanical family?
Rose
Mofongo', a common dish in Dominican restaurants and kitchens, actually originated in which country?
Puerto Rico
What spice from the dried leaves of an herb in the mint family gives pork sausage its typical flavor?
Sage
What is the term for inverting a bottle of champagne to move sediment from the bottle to the neck?
riddling
What are the approximate temperatures at which fermentation takes place for ale and lager beers?
ale: 10~23.9 C, lager: 0-12.8 C
Jagermeister is a German digestif made with 56 herbs and spices. Please list 5 of the known (some are kept a trade secret) herbs or spices in this spirit.
citrus peel. Licorice, anise, poppy seeds, saffron, ginger, juniper berries, ginseng, cinnamon (bark), chamomile flowers, lavender, rose hips, red sandalwood, blueberries
Current president-elect of IFT
Chris Daubert
What are designer foods?
foods fortified with health promoting ingredients
What fruit ripens from the inside out?
Pear
According to the Codex Alimentarius, what is the minimum percentage fat that required for cream and prepare creams
10%
Name the predominant organic acids in the following products. Grape Fruit, grapes, oranges, and vinegar.
Answer: Grapefruit: citric acid, Grape: citric acid Orange: tartaric acid, Vinegar: acetic acid
Two reasons why pectic enzyme preparations from Aspergillus Niger are often used during fruit juice production.
Answer: it is to increase yield and increase clarity
What fruit is used to make 'tarte au sucre'?
None, there is no fruit in tarte au sucre
What does OFG stand for in a popular food science blog?
Official Food Geek
Cheddar
England, Hard, Ripened
What is another term for a twining wine, a wine without tendrils or suckers, most commonly associated with hot pox?
Bine
Tapioca starch comes from?
cassava
What food may get its name from the German word for stirrup?
Bagel
When was the Bureau of Chemistry, later the FDA, founded?
1906
What type of pastry is typically used as the base for tarts, pies, or quiches?
short crust
Name drupe fruits examples.
Apricots, olives, mangoes, peaches, plums, cherries, amla (Indian gooseberry)
What are the 3 major physiological stages of fruits and vegetables?
Growth, maturation, senescence
Relating to food service, in a three compartment sink what is each sink used for?
washing, rinsing, and sanitizing
Name 5 fruits that use a type of bud grafting in their production.
cherry, plum, apricot, peach, apple, pear
What are the 3 principle ingredients of home baking powder?
sodium bicarbonate, monocalcium phosphate, sodium aluminum sulfate
Traditionally what day is the wine Beaujolais nouveau available for sale?
the 3rd Thursday of November each year.
Schnapps
Austria, fruits
What are the 4 basic types of peanuts currently used in the food market?
Runner, Virginia, Spanish, and Valencia
Which vegetables belong to the allium family and which to the cruciferae? Onions, garlic, broccoli, spinach, leeks and cabbage
Allium – onions, garlic, leeks
Cruciferae – broccoli, spinach and cabbage
Durio zibethinus is a distinct smelling tree fruit that is native to South Asia. What is the common name for this fruit?
Durian
In brewing, how many kg is equal to one zigner?
50
The fifth taste response, activated by flavor potentiators like MSG, is called
umami
Alcohol that is 150 proof contains how much alcohol by volume?
75%
What common paste is made from the seeds of the Arachis hypogaea, a legume, after they are roasted?
Peanut butter
What country is the world’s largest producer of Vanilla?
Madagascar
How many years does an individual need to be a member of IFT before they can become an IFT fellow?
15 years
What are the 3 ingredients used to make Grand Marnier liquor?
cognac brandy, essence of bitter orange and sugar
On St Patricks day, which food is used to color beer green?
Spinach
What are the five sugar heating stages for making caramel?
thread, firm ball, soft crack, hard crack, caramel
How many different flavors of jelly beans exist?
50
What popular drink did a Dutch medical professor produce in his laboratory while trying to come up with a blood cleanser that could be sold in drugstores?
Gin
This condiment was originally sold as a medicine in the 1830’s.
Ketchup
What is the Weston A. Price Foundation?
An organization that, among other things, promotes the consumption of animal fat, consumption of raw milk
Which legume accounts for one sixth of the world's vegetable oil production?
The peanut.
What is the source of the milk used in making Roquefort cheese?
Ewe/female sheep
What is the commercially available electronic instrument used in the food industry which has a relationship to the olfactory response of humans?
Electronic Nose
Name the sugar source for following drinks: rum, tequila, sake, bourbon, mead
Rum: molasses, mead: honey, bourbon: corn, tequila: agave, sake: rice
Which 4 fast food restaurants have the most locations worldwide?
McDonalds, KFC, Subway, Starbucks
What month is designated as National Meat Month?
January
What is the primary difference between fruit jelly and fruit jam?
Jelly is made using fruit juice, while jam is made using whole fruits that have been smashed or crushed.
What type of enzymes are commonly added to fruit prior to juice production?
pectic enzymes (specifically polygalacturonase, pectinesterase, and cellulases, and other enzymes)
In 2013, Wisconsin declared a new state pastry. This pastry is hand-rolled from Danish pastry dough (wienerbrød dough) that has been rested overnight before shaping, filling, and baking. Many sheets of the flaky dough are layered, then shaped into an oval. After filling with fruit, nut, or other flavor combinations, the pastry is baked and iced. What is the name of this pastry?
Kringle
Resiling wine
Germany, grapes
Name 5 objectives established by IFT founders in original constitution.
1. Facilitate the interchange of ideas among its members
2. Stimulate scientific investigations into technical problems dealing with the manufacture and distribution of food
3. Promulgate the results of research in food technology
4. Offer a forum for discussion
5. Plan, organize, and administer projects for the advancement of food science
What are the compounds in hops that provide the bitter component and that affect the taste of beer the most?
Humulones
What country recently became the top producer of vanilla in the world?
Indonesia
What percentage of the water on Earth is potable and accessible for consumption?
1%
If you order your food 'a la carte', you order it from: Drive-through window, daily specials, over the phone, menu
The Menu
How many teams will be competing in the College Bowl competition finals in June?
8
What are 4 officer positions on the National IFT Executive Committee?
Chairman, Chairman-elect, secretary, treasurer, councilor, alternate councilor, member at large
Immediate past president of IFT
Chris Downs
What region cultivated the first potato on ca. 200 BC?
South America
Name 4 distilled beverages and the product that is distilled to make them?
brandy – wine, vodka – cereal grain or potatoes, gin – juniper berries, rum – sugarcane byproducts (molasses, honey, sugarcane juice), tequila – blue agave, mezcal – agave, whiskey – fermented grain mash
What was margarine called when it was first marketed in England?
Butterine
Who was the first person to claim that electricity made meat uncommonly tender?
Benjamin Franklin
Wine
grapes
Sazerac
Rye/brandy, Demerara syrup, Peychaud's bitters, lemon, absinthe |
Prior to dehydration, many fruits are exposed to sulfur gas in order to prevent microbial growth and browning.
TRUE
What does AOAC stand for?
Association of Official Agricultural Chemists
The part of the beer making process that involves heating malt and water to 60 C to facilitate enzymatic reactions is called
mashing
99% of the US hazelnut crop is grown in which state or states?
Oregon
What is the carcinogen found in mushrooms?
Hydrazine
Belgian waffles were invented in which country?
Luxembourge
What type of lettuce was called crisphead until the 1920's?
Iceberg lettuce
What drupaceous fruit were Hawaiian women once forbidden by law from eating?
coconut
The generally accepted oldest food law is the 'Reinheitsgebot' law aka German Purity Law which defines beer can contain what three ingredients?
Barley or malt as well as water but the third ingredient is hops.
What award is IFT's highest honor?
Nicolas Appert Award
Why are PVPP, gelatin added to beverages?
Clarification
Which U.S. President signed the Wholesome Meat Act into law?
Lyndon B. Johnson
Who created the first successful formula for commercial bubble gum, called Dubble Bubble, in 1928?
Walter Diemer
What month is National Pasta Month?
October
Name 3 fruits or veggies that contains lycopene.
tomatoes, watermelon, guava, red grapefruit, papaya, red cabbage, mango
What is the process in which beer is matured at colder temperatures for many weeks, even up to a year?
Lagering
Soju
Korea, Grains/sweet potato
What is the stage of fruit ripening associated with increased ethylene production and a rise in cellular respiration?
climacteric
What are the top 4 catfish producing states in the U.S.?
Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, Arkansa
What is the name of a sweet, dark liquor made from blackcurrants?
cassis or crème de cassis
What are the two main overall hop categories used in brewing?
aromatic hops and bittering hops
Where did the kiwi fruit originate?
China
What is the term for a place where fresh healthy food is unaffordable or inaccessible?
food desert
What is the major difference between all-purpose flour and cake flour
Protein content
The fruit known as monkey bread comes from which tree?
Baobab
IFT has approved undergraduate programs in Food Science at Universities in over 7 countries. Name 4 of them.
USA, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, Argentina, Indonesia, China, Australia, Ireland, Costa Rica, Malaysia, United arab emirates, Honduras, Thailand
Name 5 events conducted by IFTSA.
CB, Mars Product Developent Competition, DSDC, JFSE Food Science in Action Contest. UG Research Competition, etc.
Assuming an average lifetime of 70 years, how many seconds is 1 billionth of an average lifetime?
2.2 seconds
Which citrus fruit has an edible sweet peel?
Kumquat
What is distilled wine known as?
Brandy
What term refers to very low Coronary heart diseases despite a diet high in solid fat?
French paradox
This particular wine is known as toddi/tadi in India, Malafu in Africa, Tuba in Mexico, and Tuak in Indonesia. Name the wine or what it is made from.
Palm wine (wine made from any palm trees such as coconut palm)
What city hosts a Solar egg frying contest every July 4?
Oatman, Arizona
What is the term that refers to a person’s inability to taste?
ageusia
What is a winter banana?
A variety of apple
What liquor is made from the blue agave plant?
Tequila
Name 4 scales used to measure specific gravity in beverages.
Plato, Baume, Balling, and Brix.
Who is regarded as the inventor of modern chewing gum?
Thomas Adams
Sangria
Wine, brandy, triple sec, lemonade concentrate, orange juice, diced orange, diced apple, diced lemon, cinnamon stick
When and where was the first annual feeding tomorrow for early IFT foundation fund run held?
it was held in New Orleans in 2001
Which component of wine is glycosylated/polymerized during aging?
Tannins
Who is the Editor of the Journal of Food Science?
Amanda Fergusun
Jarlsberg
Norway, Hard, Ripened
Name 5 foods that are actually roots.
Carrots, beets, potatoes, radishes, rutabagues, yams, kolrabi, onions, garlic, celery root, horseradish, daikon, artichoke, ginger, jicama
Baking powder is a combination of what?
acid and sodium bicarbonate
Edam
Dutch, Hard, Ripened
Name 3 sources of caffeine
Caffeine is an alkaloid occurring naturally in some 60 plant species, of which cocoa beans, kola nuts, tea leaves and coffee beans are the most well-known. Other natural sources of caffeine include yerba maté, guarana berries, guayusa, and the yaupon holly.
Normally the lipid levels in fruits and vegetables is less than 1%. What are the two exceptions?
avocado (20%) and olives (15%)
What meant standing in old french but now means tough bread?
stale
What are pink-hued wines, sometimes called white zinfandel in the US, commonly known as?
Rose
Controlled atmosphere is used for the long term storage of apples. What are the main components of controlled atmosphere?
low temperature, low oxygen, high carbon dioxide
What are the names of the three gnomes tha represent Kellog's Rice Krispy Cereal?
Snap, Crackle, and Pop
What is commercial under counter refrigerator known as
Low Boy
In which country was margarine invented?
France
What class of compounds causes bitterness and astringency in red wines?
phenols, polyphenols or phenolic compounds
What is the most popular ice cream flavor?
Vanilla
Early colonial New England’s largest and most profitable industry was distilling what product?
Rum
Name three women who have served as IFT presidents.
Mary Wagner, Mary Schmittel, Margaret Lawson, Chris Downs, Vicky Kloeris, Pam Coleman, Mariane Gillette
Name 5 climatric fruits.
Banana, Kiwi, tomato, pear, apples, guava, passion fruit, peach, plum
What organic acids are associated with the following fruits? Apples, grapes and oranges
apples – malic acid, grapes – tartaric acid, oranges – citric acid
Match geographic regions to products: Amaranth, guava, Kosha, spelt; South america, central america, central europe, middle eastMatch geographic regions to products: Amaranth, guava, Kosha, spelt; South america, central america, central europe, middle east
Central America: Amaranth; South america: Guava; Central Europe: Kosha; Middle east: spelt
Which of the following are not nuts? Cashews, almonds, brazil nuts, peanuts
peanuts (legumes), cashews (drupes)
What are the names of the two journals published by IFT?
Food Technology and Journal of Food Science
What type of flowers produce vanilla pods?
Orchids
What is the % by weight of water in a watermelon?
92%
What is croquembouche?
French Christmas cake, puff pastry that they assemble into a cone or tree shape
What is the word that means “to the tooth” when referring to cooking pasta?
Al dente
What is the only beverage more popular than tea?
Water
What enzyme activity is most commonly used to determine the adequacy of blanching vegetables for freezing to ensure stability during storage?
peroxidase
What are the big 3 canned products?
corn, tomatoes, green beans
Bourbon
US, whiskey made of at least 51% corn
Which company worked with NASA to develop HACCP?
Pillsbury
What sweetener did ira remsen discover in 1879?
Saccharine
Which are the 'three sister plants' of Indigenous American agriculture?
Corn, bean, squash
Rooibos leaves are used to make what type of tea?
Red tea
Name 8 types of lettuce used commonly in salads.
Romaine, arugula, Batavia (French crisp or summer crisp), endive, butter lettuce, little gem lettuce, Mache (lambs lettuce), mescalin, mizuna, oak leaf lettuce, purslane, iceberg, radicchio, watercress
What are the 6 grape varieties that can be used to make Red Bordeaux wine?
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Petit verdot, Malbec, Carmenere
What are the scientific name for ale and lager yeasts?
ale: saccharomyces cerevisiae
lager: saccharomyces pastorianus(formerly saccharomyces carlsbergensis)
Which are the 3 vegetables in vegetable stock?
Onions, carrots and celery
How did pound cake get its name?
One pound quantities of the key ingredients (sugar, butter, eggs and flour in the original recipe)
What does the acronym IuFoST stand for?
International Union of Food Science and Technology
What food will never rot and has been recorded to last 3,000 years?
Honey
How old is IFT?
85 years old
When can a regional section be established?
when 25 or more members live within the same geographical area
What was the real name of Chef Boy-ar-dee?
Ettore “Hector” Boiardi
What is triple sec?
Orange-flavored liqueur, originated in France, 20-40%
Where did Kvass originate?
Russia
What does the term "con carne" mean in Mexican food?
With meat
What is a savory, usually acidic, sauce in which meat is soaked to enrich its flavor or to tenderize it?
Marinade
What is the main difference between the yeast used for ales and lagers?
The yeasts used for ales are top-fermenting and work at 10-25 C, while those used for lager are bottom fermenting and work lower temperatures around 7-15 C.
Name the countries where the following dishes are popular, often recognised as the national dishes: Ema datshi, Bacalhau, Poutine, Bobotie
Ema Datshi: Bhutan, Bacalhau: Portugal, Poutine: Canada, Bobotie: South Africa
In beer making when does dry hopping occur?
hops that are added after the wort has cooled.
What was the first year for IFTSA?
1982
The following are all types of which fruit? Comiuce, Forelle, seckel, Concorde and red Bartlett?
Pears
Vanilla beans are extracted from which of the following types of trees? A. Orchids B. Palm trees C. Shrub D. Wines
Orchids
Name five of the 17 categories of college level questions and we are requiring exact wording.
Cullinology and baking, food chemistry, Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages, food safety toxicology and microbiology, biotechnology. Carbohydrates, cereal and grain products, dairy products, food analysis and quality assurance, food history and trivia, food laws and regulations, food packaging, food processing and engineering. Fruit, and vegetable products IFT knowledge, meat, fish, poultry and egg products. Nutrition and then sensory and Consumer Science.
The 1979 trial of Dan White for the murders of San Fransisco city supervisor Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone became well known for a defense strategy in which consumption of a certain food product was stated as symptomatic of the defendant's underlying depression. The strategy is now known by the name of this product. Name the strategy/product.
The Twinkie defense
What color is observed when red, green, and blue pigments are mixed in equal amounts?
White
Choke berries are high in polyphenols, procyanidins, anthocyanins, and other antioxidants. What are choke berries also known as?
Aronia berries
What is the official shelf life of a Twinkie?
25 days.
Which young french wine is released annually on the 3rd Thursday in Nov?
Beaujolais nouveau
How is orange juice defined by the US code of federal regulations?
unfermented juice obtained from mature oranges of the species Citrus sinensis or of the citrus hybrid commonly called Ambersweet
What is the address of IFT world headquarters?
525 W Van Buren St., Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 606067
Please provide 5 of the 6 “technologies” that are part of the definition of food technology.
selection, preservation, processing, packaging, distribution, and use
Why is beer frequently used for deep fried foods?
the protein in beer helps with browning
The first rDNA food additive sold in the USA was?
recombinant chymosin
What is the most widely eaten fish in the world?
Herring
What is the microorganism used to make miso and sake?
Aspergillus orzae
Five other vegetables have the same species name as head cabbage (brassica oleracea). Name two.
Broccoli, Cauliflower, Kale, Kohlrabi, Brussels sprouts, Collards
Name 5 unripened cheeses.
Cottage, ricotta, mozarella, quark, cheese curds, marscapone, feta, etc.
Moscow mule
Ginger, Vodka, lime, soda
When ingredients are described on baker’s percentage, how are the amounts of all ingredients determined?
Weight percentage of flour
In beer making, during the boiling process, roughly 25-35% of the alpha acids in the bitter hops are converted to what compound?
iso-alpha acids
What are the IFTSA Competitions?
-Developing solutions for developing countries; Smart snacks for kids product development; IFTSA & MARS product development competition; undergraduate research competition; thesis video competition; college bowl
What is Krausening (used in beer production)?
natural carbonation, the CO2 from fermentation collected and added back into the beer later
In 2008, Ajinomoto announced a new non-caloric artificial sweetener derived from Aspartame, about 20,000 times sweeter than sucrose and 110 times sweeter than aspartame. Name the sweetener.
Advantame
What flavor compound is responsible for the flavor of the Italian liquor Amarreto?
Benzaldehyde and taste a little bit like cherries.
Who is the current IFTSA College Bowl Competition Chair and what school are they from?
Abigail Sommer; Ohio State University
Name the 5 IFT Student Association competitions.
Graduate student paper, Undergraduate student paper, College Bowl, Student Chapter of the Year, Product Development
Name 5 of the 7 vegetables from the brassica group of cruciferous family.
Kale, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts
On average how many pounds of food does a family of four in the US waste each year?
1565 pounds
Tannins produce the dry feeling in your mouth after taking a sip of which of the following? Rum, beer, whiskey, red wine
Red wine
By what other name is goose liver patte known?
Foie Gras
Mojito
White rum, cane sugar juice, lime juice, soda, mint
What is the other name for yellow dragon disease in fruit?
Citrus greening
This condiment was originally sold as a medicine in the 1830’s.
Ketchup
What legume accounts for one sixth of the worlds vegetable oil production?
Peanut
Virgin mojito
lime, mint, sugar, sparkling water, ice
Name the genera of Downy mildew disease and fruits and vegetables.
Sclerospora and Bremia
Name the genus and species of bottom fermentation in lager beer.
Sacchromyces pastorianus
What is the rate limiting step in a beer fermentation?
Beer fermentation must continue until yeast uptake the diacetyl they excreted during fermentation. Diacetyl must be lowered to between 0.1 and 0.01 mg/L
The Columbian exchange refers to the widespread transfer of plants, culture, technology, etc between the Americas and the Old World. Name 3 foods that originated in the Old World and transferred to the Americas, and 3 foods originating in the Americas and transferred to the Old World.
Old world to America
Pigs, horses, cattle, chickens, honeybees, grains, bananas, sugarcane, olives, citrus fruit, coffee beans, peaches, pears, apples, carrots, grapes, cabbage, lettuce, onions, soybeans
Americas to the Old World
Potatoes, corn, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, squash, cassava, tomatoes, pineapples, avocados, beans, peanuts, cashews, cacao, vanilla, chili peppers, tobacco, turkeys, sunflowers
Who developed the process of pasteurization in the1860s?
Louis Pasteur
What is chill proofing of beer?
Addition of papain to prevent haze due to interaction between protein and tannins
Which to indigenous groups made peanut butter by first grinding roasted peanuts into a paste?
Ancient Incas and the Aztecs
Name the favorite drink of the fictional secret agent James Bond and how he likes it served.
Dry Martini, shaken not stirred (vodka martini and dirty martini acceptable)
The International Association of Milk, Food and Environmental Sanitarians (IAMFES) have recently undergone a name change. What is the new name for this organization?
International Association for Food Protection (IAFP)
What city has hosted the most IFT annual meetings?
Chicago
Mageirocophobia is a fear of what?
cooking
There are 2 main differences between scotch and whiskey. What are they?
geography, scotch is made in Scotland, and bourbon in the USA (Kentucky). Scotch is made from malted barley and bourbon from distilled corn.
As of 2016, what is the state vegetable of Vermont?
Gilfeather turnip
Why is sucrose added to dough when making bread?
it increases viscosity & increases foam stability
In 1946, BBC aired the first-ever cooking show, called "Cookery". Who was the first chef to have his own cooking show?
Philip Harben
Dry martini
Gin, vermouth, olive brine
What is the maximum temperature required for tempering the following types of chocolate? Bittersweet chocolate, milk chocolate, and white chocolate
Bittersweet – 31-32 deg C or 88-90F
Milk – 29-30dec C or 84-86F
White – 28-29deg C or 82-84F
What plant is actually the world’s largest herb?
the banana plant (it doesn’t actually have boughs or a woody trunk!)
Five fruits/vegetables from the family solanaceae
Potatoes, tomato, pepper, eggplant, different types of peppers
In the Chinese melamine incident, what protein apporximation method was used that couldn't differentiate between protein and melamine?
The Kjeldahl method
What is the difference between braising and baking?
Braising uses dry and wet heat, baking uses dry heat
When was the USDA created and who did Abraham Lincoln appoint as the 1st leader?
1862, Charles Wetherill
When was Journal of Food Science first published and by what name?
1936, Food Research
In what year was the first Nicolas Appert award awarded?
1942
In what year was the IFT student member classification established?
1949
Eversweet was developed by which company?
Cargill
What 3 properties are the major functional uses of eggs in products?
coagulation when heated, foaming ability, emulsifying properties
In which year was the first lab cultured meat consumed?
2013
What was the original flavor of the filling of Twinkies?
Banana Cream
What scientific group is thought to have started the Industrial Revolution?
Lunar Society of Birmingham
The official distilled spirit of the US is what?
Bourbon or bourbon whiskey
What two words guarantee the origin of French wine?
Appellation Controlee
How is the pocket in pita bread formed?
Steam that is created by cooking at a high heat.
Who comprises the executive committee of the IFTSA?
Elected Officers (Voting), Area Meeting Chairs, Competitions Chairs
A wine lacking in sweetness is referred to as what?
Dry
Manhattan
Rye whiskey, vermouth, angostura, brandied cherry |
What are the ingredients of butter tea?
tea, yak butter (or regular butter), water, and salt.
What was the first fast food hamburger shop in US?
White Castle
Name 5 associations that are associated with IFT.
A.A.A.S
A.O.C.S
American society of microbiology
A.O.A.C.
Codex alimantarius commission
Council of Scientific Society presidents
National Inventors Hall of fame-selection Committee
Canadian IFST
Phi tau sigma
SOT
Name of the continent of origin for the following fruit.
Watermelon, raspberry, blueberry. Kiwi guava
Watermelon is Africa. kiwi is Asia raspberry is Europe. guava is South America and blueberry is North America.
Name one of the 3 most popular condiments in German restaurants?
Mustard, Horseradish, Würze, Curry, Ketchup, Sauces
What is the IFT Council?
An IFT governance body composed of representatives from Sections and Divisions which serves as the grass roots forum and approves constitution and bylaw revisions
Which of these crops is not listed for product development competition in the NASA space program: A) peanuts B) spinach C) watermelon D) tomato?
Watermelon
Bundle of herbs is called
Boque garni
Name 5 vegetables that contain phytoestrogens.
beans, soy products, peas, lentils, whole grains, flaxseed, rye, millet.
WHO stands for what?
World Health Organization
MC: This fermented cheese is named for what city in England? a. Applewood b. Cheddar c. Mozarella d. Yarg
a. Cheddar
What 2 chemicals are generally used to prevent browning in fruit?
sulfur dioxide and ascorbic acid
There are many styles of canned mushrooms, name four of them.
whole, buttons, sliced whole, random sliced whole, stems & pieces, stems & buttons
What is the base of profiteroles?
Choux pastry
What is the name of the tool used to shred cheese?
Grater
What is the leading state in # milk/cow?
California
Name five climacteric fruits.
Kiwi Banana tomato, avocado, apple, pear, plum, apricot, papaya, passion fruit, plantain
What is the web address for IFT?
www.ift.org
What are the terms of the 2-step process when using a pre-fermented mix of bread making?
Sponge and dough
Name what the following is made from: Cachaca, vodka, rum, mezcal, baijiu
Cachaca: cane sugar (aka pinga, caninha)
vodka: potato
rum: sugarcane juice/ molasses
mezcal/ tequila: agave
Baijiu, Kaoliang: sorghum
Alcohol-insoluble solids content in vegetables is an indicator of what?
maturity or ripeness
Country of Origin: Lambic Beer
Belgium
In red wine, what sensory property is correlated with tannin concentration?
astringency
Which country produces over 70% of the world's maple syrup?
Canada
Pina Colada
White rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice
Which comprises for 20% calorie intake in world
Rice
As of 2005, what is the official soft drink of Maine?
Moxie
In cake recipes at atm pressure, name 4 changes at high altitude to prevent problems:
1. decreasing liquids; 2. More eggs; 3. Less baking powder; 4. Decreasing fat
Replacement for sourdough
A cup of milk and 1 tsp lemon juice (correct)
What is the name of the cocktail that contains white rum, mint, soda water, lime juice and sugar?
Mojito
How many years has the IFT Fellows designation been used to honor members of IFT?
48 years
What does each of the following IFT awards recognize? Nicolas Appert, William Cruess, Samuel Prescott
Nicolas Appert – preeminence and contributions to food technology, William Cruess – excellence in teaching, Samuel Prescott – outstanding ability in research
In which country's restaurants, 86 is used for item unavailable and 68 for items that are available?
Germany
Mozzarella
Italy, Soft, Unripened
Cachaca
Brazil, sugarcane juice
West indian, mexican, madagascar are all types of what?
Vanilla
What fruit is a berry that ranges in size between a lemon and grapefruit whose Latin name Punica Maranta, roughly translates to apple with many seeds?
Pomegranate
What is the citrus fruit "Pomme" also known as?
Grapefruit
What is the purpose of an energy crop?
low-cost, low-maintenance crop used/processed/combusted for its energy content to generate electricity or heat, etc.
Name genus and species of most common mango fruit.
Mangifera indica
Name 3 of the top 5 raspberry producing countries.
Russia, Poland, United States, Serbia, Mexico
How many flavors of fruit loops come in a typical box?
One
Name the three major classifications of vegetables.
1. Seeds and pods, 2. Bulbs, roots and tubers, 3. Flowers, buds, stems and leaves
Vodka
Russia, potato
The name for a mixture of fat and flour that is used to thicken sauces?
Roux
What is another name for cilantro?
Coriander
To slow the deterioration process of fruits what gas is added to the storage environment?
CO2
Name top 3 cheese producing countries.
US, Germany, France
What are the two top selling spices in the world?
pepper and mustard
Which airline was the first to have in-flight kitchen in 1937?
United Airlines
What toxin is found in potatoes?
Solanin
What is the scientific name of the honeybee?
Apis mellifera
With regard to wines, what does the abbreviation AOC mean?
AOC – Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée
The French term for a wine’s place of origin. It also refers to the complex rules regarding viticulture and vinification that vary from place to place.
Flavor impact component of grapefruit.
nootkatone
Who was the French inventor of airtight food preservation, and is also known as the "father of canning"?
Nicolas Appert
What state did Colby cheese originate in?
Wisconsin
Which extra component makes a martini a dirty martini?
Olive brine
A chlorophyll molecule reacting with hydrogen exhibits what shade of green?
Olive
From a chemical reaction standpoint why are eggs used to glaze cakes?
They provide the protein needed for Maillard reactions.
Which US state, the leading producer of potatoes, celebrates Spud Day every year?
Idaho
What is the legal limit of total SO2 in wine in the US?
350 mg/L
What dessert was invented by Franz Sacher in 1832?
the sachertorte
Promortion of which food product in Africa won 2016 world food prize?
Orange fleshed sweet potato
What is a substance not naturally part of a food but deliberately added to fulfill some specific purpose?
Food additive
Cherokee Purple, Brandywine, Ferris Wheel, Lucky Cross and Rosella purple are all types of which fruit or vegetable?
tomatoes (they are all heirloom varieties)
What is the sea foods division of the IFT now known as?
aquatic food products division
What is a sporf?
a utensil that combines characteristics of a spoon, fork and knife.
What is the term for the fear of cooking?
Mageirocophobia
Name countries of origin: Baklava, Montecu, Sooyah, Baubate, Loco Loco
Baklava: Italy; Montecu: Honduras; sooyah: Nigeria; Baubate: South Africa; Loco loco: US
What is the name of the frog mascot for honey smacks?
Dig 'em
Country of origin: Edam, Cheddar, Mortadella
Edam: Netherlands, Chhedar: England; Mortadella: Italy
What company was the first soft drink manufacturer?
Schwepps in 1783
Grapes are to raisins as plums are to what?
Prunes
A popular south asian delicacy, Balut is a dish cooked by boiling or steaming what and eaten from its shell?
Fertilized developing duck egg embryo
In Italy, a 'quattro formaggi' pizza contains what?
Four cheeses
When making fudge how do you decrease the formation of sugar crystals?
by beating it during cooling
Which bacteria must be tested for under the final rule for pathogen reduction and HACCP? And which bacteria should meet performance standards?
generic E. coli, Salmonella
What is the process in beer to carbonate the beer without using sugars or other adjuncts?
krausening
What is the pH range of beer? a. 2-3 b. 3-5 c. 5-6 d. 6-7
b. 3-5
Which is the country of origin of the following cheeses: Cheddar, Mozzarella, Gouda, Edam, Hawartii
Cheddar: England, mozzarella: italy, Gouda and Edam: Netherlands, Havarti: Denmark
Why do you have to blanch fruits and vegetables before canning?
soften texture, remove oxygen, inactivate enzymes, cleans surface (removes dirt and organisms), brightens color, helps reduce loss of vitamins
Baijiu/Kaoliang
China, Sorghum
Put the following types of sugar into order from finest particle size to largest particle size; sanding sugar, pearl sugar, confectioners’ sugar, cane sugar and granulated sugar
confectioners, granulated, cane sugar, sanding, pearl sugar
Citrus HLB is a bacterial disease. What does it stand for?
Huanglongbing or citrus greening
What was the round copper container first used to deliver pizza in Naples in 1800s?
Stufa
What is the name of the mascot for Frosted Flakes cereal?
Tony the Tiger
What is the address for the Washington DC office of IFT?
818 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20006-2702
The amount of alcohol in beers sold or created and sold in the United States is measured by using what method?
ABV- alcohol by volume
Name the following peppers in order from mild to hot: jalapeno, habanero, serrano, poblano, chipotle
poblano, jalapeno, chipotle, serrano, habanero
The marionberry is a cross between which two blackberry varieties?
Chehalem and Olallie
Dr Pepper boasts that their characteristic flavor is made up of how many individual flavors?
23
What are the eight vegetables in Campbell’s “V-8” Juice?
tomato, carrot, lettuce, celery, parsley, watercress, spinach, beets
bcclpstw
Which two US states are the leading producers of cranberries, totalling roughly 75% of the US production and making it the top producer of cranberries globally?
Wisconsin and Massachusetts
What is the main cause of astringency in tea and wine?
Tannins
In August 2013, Chef Richard McGeown cooked what for the first time?
A hamburger from lab-grown meat
What is the approximate per capita seafood consumption in the U.S.?
15.5 lbs in 2015
What is the following phobia, arachibutyrophobia?
fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth
For retail food display lights, what scale is used for the color temperature?
1000K-10,000K
Maotai
China, Red Sorghum
What is the name of the robotic tool for assessing Beer sensory attributes?
RoboBeer
The earliest recorded reference to sausage occurred in which epic work? Written in the 8th century BC?
Homer’s the Odyssey
Parmesan
Italy, Hard, Ripened
The modern name “Walnut” comes from the German word Walnuss, What does Walnuss mean?
Foreign nut
What culture was the first to make a marshmallow-based candy?
Egyptians
Sauerkraut results from what type of fermentation process?
lactic acid
Two french brothers who originally produced tires financed what system?
Michelin
On average in the US how many tons of food will a person eat in their lifetime?
35 tons
S – (1- propenyl) – L – cysteine sulfoxide and thiopropanol – S oxide – are associated with the flavor of
Onions
What are the ten Focus Areas of IFT?
Food, health and nutrition; food ingredients and additives; food business trends; emerging science and technologies; food policy; food processing and packaging; food quality; product development; food safety and defense; sustainability
What is the Japanese probiotic drink made from Lactobacillus casei Shirota?
Yakult
Vodka is made by first fermenting a food. Name 4 foods that are typically fermented to make vodka.
sorghum, corn, rice, rye or wheat, potatoes, fruits (even just sugar is acceptable)
What is the name of the process used by winemakers to create young highly colored and fruity wines?
carbonic maceration
In plants, what amino acid is used to synthesize ethylene?
methionine
Name three climacteric and non climacteric fruits.
Climacteric - Apple, peach, avocado, banana, passionfruit, tomato; Nonclimacteric - lemon; orange; pineapple; cherries, grape, strawberries, other citrus
In culinary terms, what can be meat from deer, elk, moose, antelope, caribou, and pronghorn?
venison
What is the common name of Hylocereus undatus?
Dragon fruit
Anti nutritional factor in rhubarb and spinach that prohibits calcium absorption?
Oxalic acid
What is the highest designation of wine quality in Italy?
DOCG, Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
What day in August is National Rice Pudding Day?
August 9th
What is sushi traditionally wrapped in?
Seaweed
Name the 2 major producers of orange juice concentrate.
florida and brazil
The farmer’s share of the retail food dollar varies greatly among foods. Can you guess the share for eggs? A. 15 %, B. 29%, c 50% and d 65%
D 65%
According to Food Technology magazine, what are the 2024 flavor trends?
Flowers Galore, Boldly Unsweet, Healthful Signals, Cross-cultural Communion, Newstalgia Mashups
Made with different cheeses around the world, the New York style of this dessert uses cream cheese.
Cheesecake
In what year was IFT founded?
1939
What was the first ever breakfast cereal?
shredded wheat
What part of the plant does ginger come from?
Root
Who developed cocoa butter, cocoa powder, and the Dutching process?
Coenraad Johannes van Houten
What is the name of the classic Mexican sauce containing chilies, nuts, and chocolate?
mole
What is the difference between all purpose flour and cake flour?
Total protein content
Categorize the following breads as being made with enriched or lean dough: Baguette, Brioche, Babka, Challah, Ciabatta, Pita
baguette-lean
brioche-enriched
babka- enriched (polish)
challah-enriched
Ciabatta- Lean
Pita- lean
Why was the McDonalds cherry pie discontinued?
too few cherries per pie.
What is the culinary term used to describe splitting open a bird carcass and flattening it?
butterflying or spatchcooking
What is the scale used to measure the bitterness of commercially brewed beers?
IBU (International Bittering Unit)
What are the top three states in the value production of cucumbers for pickles?
Michigan, Florida and North Carolina
Cosmopolitan
Vodka, cranberry juice, triple sec, lime
What is the name for a tall chef’s hat?
Toque
Which fruits and veggies contain lycopene?
Watermelon, tomatoes, mangoes, red cabbage, pink grapefruit, Papaya, Guava
List 6 vegetables that are part of the Brassica plants.
brassica (and not Brassicaceae), rutabaga, turnip, kohlrabi, cabbage, collard greens, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, mustard seed, rapeseed
Historically, which fruit has been the symbol of American hospitality?
pineapple
List 4 varieties of sour cherries.
Montmorercy, Morello, amarelle, early Richmond, meteor, north star
Who was the 1st athelte to appear on a box of Wheaties?
Lew Gehrig
Name 6 foods that are considered umami foods.
seaweed, parmigiana-reggiano, soy sauce, marmite, fish sauce, green tea, cured ham, tomatoes, sardines, shrimp, beef and mushrooms
Loganberry is a cross of what two berries?
raspberry and blackberry
What is the state mushroom of Oregon?
Pacific Golden Chanterelle
What component of carbonated beverages is responsible for the "sparkle" and "zest" (or the bubbles)?
Carbon dioxide gas
What are the 5 primary anthocyanidins found in Vitis vinifera grapes?
cyaniding, malvidin, delphinidin, petunidin, peonidin
Marsh Ruby, Ruby Red, Melogold, Oro Blanco (White Golden) and Star Ruby are varieties of what?
Grapefruit(citrus fruit)
What tree do prunes come from?
The plum tree.
What is the process of staling called?
Retrogradation
Mezcal/tequila
Mexico, agave
What two organizations developed the marion blackberry (or marionberry)?
USDA-ARS and Oregon State University
What are eight flavors of Necco wafers?
Wintergreen, chocolate, lime, lemon, clove, cinnamon, orange, licorice
Fermented cheese named after cities of origin: Cheedar , applewood, Mozralla, Yarg
Cheddar
What is the name of a recent book that is being compared with Upton Sinclair's The Jungle Of the early 1900s because of its critical evaluation of the meat industry as well as fast food chains?
Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
What is the name of the Fruit Loops mascot?
Toucan Sam
How many foodborne illness cases every year?
48 million
Name three leavening agents.
Baking soda, baking powder, whipped egg whites, steam, dry yeast
What is the major fermentable sugar in brewer’s wort?
Maltose
What breakfast cereal was Sonny the Cuckoo Bird "cuckoo for"?
Cocoa Puffs
Launched in Dec 2022, the Del Monte zero pineapple is now available in certain markets of US and Europe. What makes it unique?
Certified carbon neutral with zero emission
Passage of the food drug and cosmetic act of 1938 was motivated by
The tipping point came in 1937, when an untested pharmaceutical killed scores of patients, including many children, as soon as it went on the market.
In order, name the first three ingredients in a regular Coke and in Diet Coke.
Regular: Carbonated water, high fructose corn and/or sucrose syrup, caramel color; Diet: Carbonated water, caramel color, aspartame.
Gin
Holland, wheat/barley
Give the locations for IFT Annual Meetings from 2014-2020.
New Orleans, Chicago, Chicago, Las Vegas, Chicago, New Orleans, Chicago
Why is 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid, also called ethephon, sprayed on tomato fields?
it forms ethylene which causes uniform ripening prior to harvest
How many milliliters are in each of the following? 1 teaspoon, 1 tablespoon and 1 cup
1 tsp = 5 mL, 1 tbsp = 15 mL and 1 cup = 236 mL
Linamarin is found in lima beans. When exposed to gastric hydrochloric acid what compound is produced?
hydrogen cyanide
Place the following in order form least to greatest based on antioxidant capacity per serving. Strawberry, granny smith apple, wild blueberry, Pinto bean, black plum
Black plum, granny smith apple, strawberry, Pinto bean, wild blueberry
Name the country where the following companies are headquartered.
Nestle, Pepsico, Suntory, Grupo Bimbo, Sekuro
Nestle: Switzerland ,
PepsiCo: US,
Suntory: Japanese multinational brewing and distilling company group,
Grupo Bimbo: Mexico,
sekuro Incorporated: Canada
Countries of origin for cheeses:
Paneer
Colby
Gouda
Jarlsberg
Ardrahan
Paneer: India
Colby: US
Gouda: Netherlands
Jarlsberg: Norway
Ardrahan: Ireland
What is the main ingredient in guacamole?
Avocado
What is the processing difference between fresh pack and salt stock (genuine) pickles?
Fresh pack pickles are only marinated (with vinegar and salt and sometimes sugar) , whereas salt stock pickles are fermented.
Who is the author of "The Jungle?"
Upton Sinclair
What is the percentage acid, by weight, in a typical cola?
Ten percent (accept 8 – 12%)
What is the genus of jalapeno and other peppers?
capsicum
2 cups: ? Pint
one pint
What is the capacity of a US beer barrel?
31 gallons
List the following flours from the least % of protein (gluten) to the greatest. All-purpose flour, amaranth flour, bread flour, corn flour, rye flour, whole wheat flour
corn flour, rye flour, whole wheat flour, all-purpose, bread flour, amaranth flour
Daiquiri
White rum, lime juice, simple syrup
What country is the origin of coffee plant?
Ethiopia
How is citron different from most other citrus fruit?
It is primarily pith with only a small amount of juice/pulp
What are the 5 methods used for dough fermentation in bread manufacturing?
sponge dough, straight dough, continuous mix, liquid ferment, short-time dough
What is the predominant acid in wine?
tartaric acid
Animal used for truffles traditionally?
Hogs
What was the original name for cheerios?
Cheerioats
At what temperature is sugar syrup considered to be in a soft, cracked stage?
270-290 deg F
How many coffee beans does each coffee cherry normally contain?
2
In 2018, what was the launch date for the release of Starbuck’s seasonal Pumpkin Spice latte?
Aug 28
Name the ingredients of mayonnaise.
Eggs, vegetable oil, acid (lemon juice, vinegar, citric acid)
What military leader offered a prize to scientists to develop preserved foods for the armies of France?
Napoleon Bonaparte
[Napoleon's Food Preservation Prize (1795)]
What is the name of the sweet syrup added to sparkling wines for secondary fermentation?
Tirage
Who was the first commission of the US Food and Drug Administration?
Harvey Washington Wiley
What is the main flavor of Earl Grey Tea?
Bergamot orange
Which two states produce almost all of the domestic lemon crop?
California and Arizona
Which company had a long running slogan of '57 varieties'?
Heinz
Martini
Gin, vermouth
What country produces 2/3rds the of the worlds vanilla?
Madagascar
Name four varieties of noble hops.
Noble hops are classic European varieties that are responsible for the signature flavors of pilsner and other Continental lagers. The four noble varieties are:
Hallertauer Mittelfrüh
Tettnang
Spalt
Saaz
Long Island
Vodka, rum, tequila, gin, triple sec
Which annual celebration of Bavarian beer and culture attracts millions of visitors to Germany each year?
Oktoberfest
In 2017, IFT launched an initiative to look at how ingenuity will feed the world. What is the name of that initiative's documentary?
Food evolution.
What does the M in M & Ms stand for?
Mars & Murrie, to co-creators of the candy
Name the different components of the food pyramid and the recommended number of servings for each.
1) Fats, oil, sweet (use spraringly) 2) Milk, yogurt, cheese group (2-3 servings) 3) Meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs & nuts group (2-3 servings) 4) Vegetable group (3-5 servings) 5) Fruit group (2-4 servings) 6) Bread, cereal, rice and paste group (6-11 servings)
Why were hops originally used in beer?
they are a natural preservative
Please list the following from least alcohol to highest alcohol by percentage. Cider, vodka, beer, port, Shochu
beer, cider (cider or beer may be swapped), port, Shochu, vodka
What are the 6 stages of tomato ripening?
green, breakers, turning, pink, light red, red
What is the name for the French dish of thin pancakes?
Crepes
The uncurling of tea leaves when hot water is poured on is called?
The agony of leaves
Name the countries where the following traditional dishes originate? Baklava, suya, loco moco
Turkey baklava , suya is from Nigeria, and loco moco is in the United States.
Gouda
Netherlands, Semi-hard, ripened
Name one edible fruit-bearing tree that is an evergreen.
Citrus (lemon, orange, grapefruit, lime, tangerines, clementines, and more), olive, avocado, lychee, and mango trees
What two organizations developed the Marion blackberry (or marionberry)?
USDA-ARS and Oregon State University
What is another name for Carambola?
Starfruit
According to his facebook page, what is Mr. Peanut's astrological sign?
Virgo
What is the common name obtained from laurel tree often used to flavor soups, sauces?
Bay leaves
Name four components of Cosmopolitan cocktail.
Vodka, cranberry juice, lime, triple sec
Who regulates alcohol?
TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau)
There are only two herbs with names that contain 3 letters. Name one.
Bay, rue
Despite its name what cookie was invented in the early 1900s in San Francisco?
Fortune cookie
What are the 4 principle sweeteners used in icings and glazes?
sucrose, dextrose, invert sugar and corn syrup
What is black strap rum?
Rum to which black strap molasses is added
What are 2 species of Vanilla beans used in the US food industry?
Vanilla Planifolia and Vanilla Tahitensis
What food product was the first to ever have a barcode?
Wrigely’s gum
What are the 3 common names for Corylus Avellana?
hazelnut, cobnut and filbert nut
Name 3 popular grapevine species used as wine grape rootstock.
Vitis rupestris, Vitis riparia, Vitis lincecumii
What percentage of US food sales are organic foods?
4%
Where is amygdalin found?
Pits/seeds of apricots, bitter almonds and black cherries
Brassica family vegetables.
Broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, turnips
Which book brought attention to the effects of widespread use of pesticide?
Silent Spring
What fruit has a fat content of 20% which is about 20 x the average of other fruits?
avocado
What was the location of the first Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise?
Salt Lake City, Utah
Why do apples float when immersed in water?
they are 25% air.
As of 2014 list 6 of the 8 crops that Oregon is a number 1 producer of.
blackberries, boysenberries, black raspberries, Christmas trees, grass seeds, hazelnuts, potted azaleas, storage onions
What is the 2020 Firmenich flavor of the year?
Classic Blueberry
What is the main ingredient in the Southern dish, the potlikker?
Collard Greens
How many divisions are currently part of IFT?
25
In restaurants, 86 is used when an item on the menu is no longer available. What number is used when the item is available again?
68
What is the caloric content of alcohol?
7 Cal/g
What phenomena in wine is a visualization of the Gibbs-Marangoni effect?
Tears or the wine legs
Describe the 3 steps used in the malting process.
1 – barley is cleaned/graded/steeped, and soaked in 40% moisture to activate enzymes
2 – enzymes act on starches to produce simple carbohydrates
3 – heat is used to stop the sprouting process and the grain is dried for storage
What is the scientific name for European wine grapes and American wine grapes and provide 2 specific wine grapes for each.
Vitis vinifera (Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Merlot ….) Vitis labrusca – Concord, Catawba, Niagara, Delaware, Isabella.
Amaretto sour
Amaretto, lemon juice, egg white
What is the term used when garnishing with almonds?
Amandine