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Match geographic regions to products: Amaranth, guava, Kosha, spelt; South america, central america, central europe, middle east
Central America: Amaranth; South america: Guava; Middle east: Kosha; Central Europe: spelt
What nut is in honey nut cheerios?
Almonds
Which element is the greatest percentage in the atmosphere? A. Carbon B. Nitrogen C. Helium D. Hydrogen
B.Nitrogen
In the Middle Ages this spice was used to pay rent and taxes.
Black pepper
What was the flavor of the 1st Betty Crocker cake mix: A.chocolate, B.vanilla, C.butter, or D.ginger?
D. Ginger
Which food product from Africa won the 2016 World Food Prize?
The orange-fleshed sweet potato
Which county first produced the croissant?
Austria
Where in the U.S. is National potato museum located?
Idaho
Based on National Restaurants Association's 2025 'What's hot culinary forecast', name four of the top 10 trends.
1. Sustainability & Local Sourcing 2. Vietnamese Cuisine 3. Hyper-Local Beer & Wine 4. Fermented/Pickled Foods 5. Wellness Drinks 6. Creative Spritzes 7. Cold Brew 8. Korean cuisine 9. Hot Honey 10. Value Deals
Which year, where and by whom was Phi Tau Sigma founded?
1953, UMass Amherst, Gideon Livingstone
Please provide 5 of the 6 “technologies” that are part of the definition of food technology.
Selection, preservation, processing, packaging, distribution, and use
Botulism was given its Latin-derived name because it was originally associated w/what food?
Sausage
On the TV sitcom Sienfeld, what was Elaine's favorite movie theater candy?
Jujyfruit
In the commonly accepted first restaurant established in 1765 by a man named Boulanger in Paris, what dish was the most served?
Restorative Broths (bouillons restaurants) or Soup
What is the term for the fear of cooking?
Mageirocophobia
Which vegetable was considered an object of worship in ancient Egypt and was often buried in the tombs of Pharaohs?
Onion
What 2 companies invented HACCP?
NASA and Pillsbury
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
Loganberry is a cross of which two berries?
The loganberry (Rubus × loganobaccus) is a hybrid of the North American blackberry (Rubus ursinus) and the European raspberry (Rubus idaeus).
In 1990 which state became the first to ban tetra-pak juice boxes in the its landfills?
California
In what year was the Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act signed into law by President Theodore Roosevelt?
1906
How many incisors does a cow have in its upper mouth?
Zero
Name the following peppers in order from mild to hot: jalapeno, habanero, serrano, poblano, chipotle
Poblano: 1000-2000 SHU Serrano: 2000-5000 SHU Jalapeno: 3500-8000 SHU Chipotle: 5000-10k SHU Habanero: 10k-350k SHU
What four Ben and Jerry's ice cream flavors were launched as a part of their new line of vegan frozen desserts in 2016?
Chunky Monkey, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Coffee Caramel Fudge, and PB & Cookies
Who developed cocoa butter, cocoa powder, and the Dutching process?
Coenraad Johannes van Houten
What company was the first soft drink manufacturer?
Schwepps in 1783
What is the following phobia, arachibutyrophobia?
Fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth
What French restaurant guide has a ranking scale from 1-20?
Gault Millau
À la mode designates what complementary food when applied to desserts?
Ice cream
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
On average in the US how many tons of food will a person eat in their lifetime?
140 tons
Name the acid coagulated cheese.
Quark
What is colony collapse disorder?
A phenomenon in which worker bees from a beehive or European honey bee colony abruptly disappear
List 3 food brand of Unilever.
Hellmann's, Knorr, Horlicks, Best Foods, Calve, Magnum, Cornetto, Ben & Jerry's, Wall's
How many flowers are stamped on the oreo?
12
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
Who was the first "celebrity chef", cooking on a show called "Chez Bon Viveur"?
Fanny Cradock
Mexican sauce with chillies, nuts and various ingredients
Mole
What does FIFO stand for in food service?
First in, first out (stock rotation and storage principle)
What does Ras El Hanout, a popular Arabic spice mix, means in english?
Head of the shop, top shelf
What percent of the world population includes insects in their diet?
0.25
Name 3 hard cheeses.
Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pecorino Romano, Grana Padano, Comté, Gruyère, Gouda (aged), Manchego (aged), Cheddar (aged), Jarlsberg, and Emmental
Campbell made condensed soup first in what year?
1897
What is the minimum weight of a gallon of ice cream?
4.5 pounds (2 kg)
Who was the person who started the quick freezing method?
Clarence Birdseye
What fruit is found in images on the walls of tombs of Pharaohs, signifying its importance to ancient Egyptians?
Artichokes
What herb is considered a key component of a traditional American turkey stuffing?
Sage
What changes did Pepsico did to their Zero sugar formulation in 2023?
Reduce caffeine, remove ginseng, tweak the sweetener system though still using aspartame and Ace-K
Which of the following is a fermented cheese named after its city of origin: Cheddar , Applewood, Mozralla, Yarg
Cheddar
Gouda cheese origin?
Netherlands
Where did Jerusalem artichokes originated from?
North America
What is the state fruit of West Virginia?
Golden Delicious Apple
Who was the French inventor of airtight food preservation, and is also known as the "father of canning"?
Nicolas Appert
The steam-baking oven gives the baguette its unique crumb structure. This technology was developed in what country?
Austria
Since 1981, the acronym CDC has stood for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Before that, since 1970, it was known as Center for Disease Control. What was the full name prior to 1970?
Communicable Disease Center
How many flowers are in the design stamped on each side of an oreo cookie?
twelve
Name four of Ben and Jerry's Core ice cream flavors.
Boom Chocolatta!, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Brownie Batter, Karamel Sutra, Salted Caramel, Bananas Foster (Updated 2025)
What university won the 1992 Industrial Achievement Award?
Auburn University, for development of low-fat ground beef.
99% of the US hazelnut crop is grown in which state or states?
Oregon
What are the three flavors in the layered Italian ice cream dish known as spumoni?
Cherry, pistachio, and chocolate
What company discovered the process of spherification of liquids?
Unilever
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 is the full name of the founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken?
Colonel Harland Sanders
What food writer and humor columnist, who has a fondness for Little Debbie Nutty Bars, retired from the Star Tribune after 39 years?
Al Sicherman
What newly-imported substance caused the first major outbreak of tooth decay in Europe in the 1500's?
sugar
What is the holy trinity of Louisiana Creole food, also known as the Cajun holy trinity?
Bell pepper, onion, and celery
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.
Which company worked with NASA to develop HACCP?
Pillsbury
What spice from the dried leaves of an herb in the mint family gives pork sausage its typical flavor?
Sage
Pomology is a science of?
Fruits
What grain has been cultivated for more than 8,000 years?
Amaranth
Which animal was used for truffles traditionally?
Hogs
Where was the "Pina Colada" invented?
San Juan, Puerto Rico
What is the state mushroom of Oregon?
Pacific Golden Chanterelle
Where was the 1st Pizza Hut built?
Wichita, Kansas, 1958
What month is National Pasta Month?
October
What book describes in 12 pages poor sanitation conditions in the meat processing plant and caused public outrage toward the industry?
Upton Sinclair's 'The Jungle'; 1906
Name seven of Baskin Robbins' 31 original flavors.
Banana Nut Fudge, Black Walnut, Burgundy Cherry, Butterscotch Ribbon, Cherry Macaroon, Chocolate, Chocolate Almond, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Fudge, Chocolate Mint, Chocolate Ribbon, Coffee, Coffee Candy, Date Nut, Eggnog, French Vanilla, Green Mint Stick, Lemon Crisp, Lemon Custard, Lemon Sherbet, Maple Nut, Orange Sherbet, Peach, Peppermint Fudge Ribbon, Peppermint Stick, Pineapple Sherbet, Raspberry Sherbet, Rocky Road, Strawberry, Vanilla, Vanilla Burnt Almond
Who introduced rational medicine in 400 B.C.? a) Cleopatra b) Paracelsus c) Archimedes d) Hippocrates
d) Hippocrates
What is the first hamburger chain in the US?
White Castle
True or false: the name margarine comes from a fatty acid, margaric acid, named by Chevreul in 1813.
True, although later studies showed there is no such thing as margaric acid
What is the name of the chief chemist who crusaded for federal efforts to regulate the food industry in the early 1900s?
Dr. Harvey Wiley
What is the term that refers to a person’s inability to taste?
Ageusia
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
Who is credited with the discovery of nucleic acid?
Friedrich Miescher
Texas State fruit?
Texas red grapefruit
Who made the first tin cans for canning foods?
Bryan Donkin and John Hall in Britain.
What are the top 4 catfish producing states in the U.S.?
Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas
What is the official state dessert of Massachusetts?
Boston Cream Pie
In 2016 which country became the first to ban supermarkets from throwing away food? Instead, they have to donate it.
France
Name all seven Ben and Jerry's vegan frozen dessert flavors released in 2016 and 2017.
Chunky Monkey, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Coffee Caramel Fudge, PB & Cookies, Cherry Garcia, Caramel Almond Brittle, and Coconut Seven Layer Bar
What state is the pretzel making capital of the U.S.?
Hanover, Pennsylvania
Where is the FAO headquartered?
Rome
This fermented cheese is named for a city in England. a. Applewood b. Cheddar c. Mozarella d. Yarg
a. Cheddar
What is the name of the evergreen shrub from which we get capers?
Caper Bush (Capparis spinosa)
As of 2005, what is the official soft drink of Maine?
Moxie
What year was a recipe for the modern, chocolate brownie first published?
1904
There are only two herbs with names that contain 3 letters. Name one.
Bay, rue
What chocolate substitute became popular in the 1970's?
Carob
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 day in August is National Rice Pudding Day?
August 9th
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
According to research reported by the United Press International, what is the most recognized smell in the world: A.popcorn, B.peanut butter, C.coffee, or D.freshly baked bread?
C. coffee
What does the acronym IuFoST stand for?
International Union of Food Science and Technology
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.
Proctor and Gamble patented a shortening using mono and diglycerides called ___ shortening.
Crisco
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.
The original gummi bear was created in which country in 1922?
Germany
Name 5 unripened cheeses.
Ricotta, Cottage Cheese, Mozzarella, Cream Cheese, Mascarpone, Feta, and Quark
In 1990 which state became the first to ban tetra-pak juice boxes in its landfills?
Maine
The modern name “Walnut” comes from the German word Walnuss, What does Walnuss mean?
Foreign nut
Which country is known for poutine?
Canada
What food will never rot and has been recorded to last 3,000 years?
Honey
Julia Child's show, "The French Chef", was broadcasted on which station?
PBS
Who set up the first cannery in the United States?
William Underwood.
What meant standing in old french but now means tough bread?
stale
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
Seventh Day Adventists gave us what first convenience food?
Ready-to-eat (cold) breakfast cereal
What is the genus and species of the fungus that caused the Irish famine?
Phytophora infestans
Despite its name what cookie was invented in the early 1900s in San Francisco?
Fortune cookie
What kind of flavor do papaya seeds have?
Spicy and peppery
What do each of the following stand for: AAAS, IAMFES, and ADSA?
AAAS: American Association for the Advancement of Science; IAMFES: International Association of Milk, Food and Environment Sanitarians; ADSA: American Dairy Science Association
List the following events in order from least current to most current: The Jungle, Clarence Birdeye, Basic 4 Food Pyramid, Louis Pasteur publication, Implementation of the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act.
Pasteur: 1857 The Jungle: 1906 Clarence Birdeye: 1920s FDCA: 1938 Basic 4 Food Pyramid: 1950s
Who is credited as the inventor of the first gingerbread man?
Queen Elizabeth I
In what year was the blue M&M introduced?
1995
The first rDNA food additive sold in the USA was?
Recombinant chymosin
Name one of the 3 most popular condiments in German restaurants?
Mustard, Horseradish, Würze, Curry, Ketchup, Sauces
Which brand tells you 'You're not you when you're hungry'?
Snickers
What percent of the American food supply is wasted each year by being thrown away?
30-40%
What is the name of the Fruit Loops mascot?
Toucan Sam
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 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
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
What is the slogan for Arby's?
Arby's We have the meats
How does the commissary food service system differ from the conventional food service system?
In conventional systems, food is prepared where it is served. In commissary systems, much preparation is done at a central area before distribution to several other sites for final preparation and service.
What british desert shares a name with an early atomic model?
Plum pudding
What legume accounts for one sixth of the worlds vegetable oil production?
Soybean
Which country produces over 70% of the world's maple syrup?
Canada
Who developed the first industrial methods for treatment of food?
Nicholas Appert.
Give the first and last names of the Swedish biologist who developed the modern system of biological nomenclature.
Carl Linnaeus
What were the 3 original flavors of Fruit Loops breakfast cereal?
Orange, Lemon, and Cherry
In 1928, the first automatic bread slicer, developed by Otto Rohwedder was put into service at Frank Bench’s Chillicothe Baking Company. What state did this take place in?
Missouri
In which country was margarine invented?
France
What is the 2025 Firmenich flavor of the year?
Milky Maple
When did Upton Sinclair write The Jungle which described the adulteration of the meat industry in Chicago?
1906
What is Food Babe's real name?
Vani Hari
What high yield rice strain was developed by the International Research Institute in the Philippines?
IR-8
What is the meaning of Mai Tai in Tahitian language?
Maita’i roa ae; Out of this world
What does the term "con carne" mean in mexican food?
With meat
Which is the first fruit shown in pacman?
Cherry
As of October 17th 2023, what is the hottest pepper in the world?
PepperX
Ergotism is thought to be the cause of which 17th century event?
Salem witchcraft panic of 1692
Who are the 2 scientists who developed the DNA model?
James Watson and Francis Crick
List the five French mother sauces.
Tomate, Béchamel, Velouté, Espagnole, Hollandaise
When was the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) enacted?
1994
What was the original inspiration for the Margherita pizza using basil, tomatoes, and mozzarella?
The Italian flag (green, white, and red)
Obese yeast are named so due to their high containment of what group of compounds?
Triglycerides
In 2002 there was a worldwide vote to pick the newest color of M&Ms chocolate candies. What color was voted in: A.black, B.gold, C.silver, or D.purple?
D. purple
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%
B. 29%
Who is regarded as the inventor of modern chewing gum?
Thomas Adams
Who developed the process of pasteurization in the1860s?
Louis Pasteur
What comes in crimmini, morel, oyster, and wood ear varieties?
mushrooms
In culinary terms, what can be meat from deer, elk, moose, antelope, caribou, and pronghorn?
Venison
What type of lettuce was called crisphead until the 1920's?
Iceberg lettuce
List four symbols used by the Michelin guide in its reviews.
From the Michelin website: 1. Michelin Star (1: high quality cooking, worth a stop!; 2: excellent cooking, worth a detour!; 3: exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey!) 2. Fork and spoon (Comfort and Quality) (1: quite comfortable, 2: comfortable, 3: very comfortable, 4: top class comfort, 5: luxury) 3. Bib Gourmand: named after Bibendum, the friendly Michelin Man and the official company mascot for the Michelin Group, highlighting restaurants offering exceptionally good food at moderate prices. The restaurant must offer menu items priced below a maximum determined by local standards. 4. Grapes: Notable wine list 5. Cocktail glass: Interesting cocktail list 6. Beer mug: Interesting beer list 7. Three crimson rays: Interesting view 8. Patio parasol: Terrace dining 9. Bowl and chopsticks: Simple shop 10. Counter symbol: Counter dining
Know 3 Michelin symbols.
Stars, spoons/forks, and bibs
What is another name for cilantro?
Coriander, Chinese Parsley
The earliest recorded reference to sausage occurred in which epic work written in the 8th century BC?
Homer’s the Odyssey
The band They Might Be Giants sang a song called 'John Lee Supertaster'; what compound could John Lee readily detect?
bitterness of either phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) or propylthiouracil (PROP)
Which name for certain chemicals in biochemistry came from the Greek language, which means 'leaven'?
Enzyme
What is the term for farming and grazing practices that, among other benefits, reverse climate change by rebuilding soil organic matter and restoring degraded soil biodiversity resulting in carbon drawdown and improving the water cycle?
Regenerative Agriculture
When was the Bureau of Chemistry, later the FDA, founded?
1862 (Originally Division of Chemistry, became Bureau of Chemistry in 1901)
What university built a food irradiation facility that became operational in 1992?
Iowa State University (Ames, IA).
What 18th century economist postulated that population growth will always outpace expansion of the food supply, thus causing famine and disease?
Thomas Malthus
Wintergreen, Cinnamon, and Vanilla make up what common flavor?
Bubble Gum
Where is the WHO headquartered?
Geneva
What chocolate company is credited w/having the 1st diagram showing the location of each piece of candy in an assorted box?
Whitman's Candies
What food was originally considered a poison fruit, but then later 'the love apple'?
Tomato
What was the first fast food hamburger shop in US?
White Castle
What sweetener did ira remsen discover in 1879?
Saccharine
Name five types of General Mills Cereals.
Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Trix, Wheaties, Reese's Puffs, Kix, Golden Grahams, Count Chocula, Nature Valley Granola Cereal, Special K, Chex, and Fiber One
Promortion of which food product in Africa won 2016 world food prize?
Orange fleshed sweet potato
When is the first instant noodle introduced to the world? Also, who invented this?
Instant noodles were invented by Taiwan-born inventor Momofuku Ando in Japan. They were first marketed on August 25, 1958, by Ando's company Nissin under the brand name Chikin Ramen.
In 1992, the world's largest organism was discovered in Michigan; Upper peninsula. Give its genus and species name and name its edible product.
Armillaria ostoyae (humongous fungus) which yields edible mushrooms. The underground fungus is estimated to span 38 acres.
What pasta dish went viral on TikTok in 2021?
Baked feta pasta
Iceberg lettuce was called crisphead until what year?
1930
What does the M in M & Ms stand for?
Mars & Murrie, to co-creators of the candy
What is the first hamburger chain of US?
White castle.
What was the round copper container first used to deliver pizza in Naples in 1800s?
Stufa
Pozole is a fermented soup or stew from which country?
Mexico
How many flowers do honeybees visit to make 1 pound of honey?
~2 mil
Who is most responsible for disproving the theory of spontaneous generation?
Louis Pasteur
Dr Pepper boasts that their characteristic flavor is made up of how many individual flavors?
23
What scientist discovered cyclamate while working on anti-fever medication?
Michael Sveda
How many new food and drink products are launched worldwide each year?
100000
Which company makes Twinkies?
J. M. Smucker company (owned by Hostess Brands, also acceptable)
What method of food preservation did the Incas first use on potatoes?
Freeze-drying
Name the five colors of MyPlate and the food groups associated with them.
The MyPlate icon uses colors to represent the five food groups: red for fruits, green for vegetables, orange for grains, purple for protein, and blue for dairy.
What two organizations were primarily responsible for the development of the HACCP concept, the preventive system of control particularly with regard to microbiological hazards?
Pillsbury and NASA
What are eight flavors of Necco wafers?
Wintergreen, chocolate, lime, lemon, clove, cinnamon, orange, licorice
What is the official shelf life of a Twinkie?
25 days.
The shortage of shortening during the American civil war led to the invention of a plain dessert with jelly and powdered sugar called what?
Washington pie
What tree's resin was used to make the 1st commercial chewing gum in 1850: A. Birch, B. Spruce, C. Pine, or D. Oak?
B. Spruce
Who was the first American astronaut to eat in space?
John Glenn, applesauce, 1962
What does 'ricotta' mean?
Ricotta cheese is traditionally made by reheating whey, hence the name; "ricotta" means "recooked" in Italian
Name the different components of the food pyramid and the recommended number of servings for each.
Grains (6-11 servings); vegetables (3-5), fruits (2-4), dairy (2-3), proteins (2-3), fats, oils and sweets (sparingly)
What is the most shopliftedfood product in the world?
Cheese
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
What is the classic Valencian dish made from rice, poultry, and rabbit?
Paella
Name six of the Girl Scout cookies.
Thin Mints, Samoas/Caramel deLites, Do-si-dos/Peanut Butter Sandwich, Dulce de Leche, Cranberry Citrus Crisps, Lemonades, Peanut Butter Patties/Tagalongs, Savannah Smiles, Chocolate Chip Shortbread, Thank U Berry Munch, Thanks-A-Lot, Trefoils/Shortbread
What flavor of ice cream did Baskin-Robbins introduce to commemorate America's landing on the moon on July 20, 1969?
Lunar cheesecake
Which food company will sponsor FIFA soccer in 2025?
Coca Cola, Frito Lay, AB Inbev
Name the company that patented Olestra.
Proctor and Gamble
The Great British Bake Off, a British baking compeition, is more popularly known by what name in US and Canada?
The Great British Baking Show
What chocolate company shares part of its name with a red planet?
M&M Mars
Which 2 indegineous groups cultivated peanuts?
Incas and Aztecs
What was the real name of Chef Boiardi (Boy-ar-dee)?
Ettore “Hector” Boiardi
What percentage of the water on Earth is potable and accessible for consumption?
0.5%. While nearly 70 percent of the world is covered by water, only 2.5 percent of it is fresh. The rest is saline and ocean-based. Even then, less than 1 percent of our freshwater is easily accessible, with much of it trapped in glaciers and snowfields.
Roquefort cheese is made from the milk of what animal?
Sheep
What is the first protein that was artificially synthesized?
Insulin
What is a savory, usually acidic, sauce in which meat is soaked to enrich its flavor or to tenderize it?
Marinade
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, chile pequin
What does the Italian word linguine mean?
Little tongue
The latin motto of the FAO is "fiat panes." What does the translate to?
"Let there be bread"
The largest soy sauce manufacturer in the world is ___
Kikkoman
The order of the following chefs according to kitchen hierarchy: chef de partie, sous chef, commis chef, executive chef, dishwasher, head chef, and kitchen porter.
Executive chef, head chef, sous chef, chef de partie, commis chef, kitchen porter, dishwasher
How many flavors of fruit loops come in a typical box?
One
State that leads in Mushroom production
PA
What is the state appetizer of Rhode Island?
Calamari
Initial Neapolian ice cream constitued what 3 flavors, constituting the Italian flag?
Pistachio, Vanilla, Cherry
What are the two top selling spices in the world?
Pepper and vanilla
Peanut butter contains approximately what percentage of protein and fat?
25-30% protein and 50-55% fat
Who is the NFPA?
National Food Producers Association
Which comprises for 20% calorie intake in world
Rice
What country is the origin of coffee plant?
Ethiopia
In some cities, the shortbread flavor of Girl Scout Cookies is named what: A.Trefoils, B.Tagalongs, C.Samoas, or D.Shorties?
A. Trefoils
Name the author of the book 'On Food and Cooking'.
Harold McGee
Name the specialty items the following Michelin symbols represent: grapes, cocktail glass, beer mug
Grapes: Notable wine list Cocktail glass: Interesting cocktail list Beer mug: Interesting beer list
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
What was the name of the first English Food Law and when was it enacted?
1266. Assize of Bread and Ale
What is the leading state in number of milk cows?
California
During the Middle Ages, candy moved from what kind of base to a sugar base?
Honey
What is the name of the frog mascot for honey smacks?
Dig 'em Frog
China and India are the largest exporters of what commodity?
Tea
What candy bar allegedly was named in honor of the daughter of President Grover Cleveland?
Baby Ruth
What is the most shoplifted food product in the world?
Cheese
what year was the 1st Pillsbury bake-off and in what city was it held?
1949, New York
Which US state, the leading producer of potatoes, celebrates Spud Day every year?
Idaho
Name what type of restaurant does the following Michelin symbol indicate: three crimson rays, patio parasol, bowl and chopsticks, counter
Three crimson rays: Interesting view Patio parasol: Terrace dining Bowl and chopsticks: Simple shop Counter symbol: Counter dining
Name the country where the following companies are headquartered. Nestle, Pepsico, Suntory, Grupo Bimbo
Nestle: Switzerland, PepsiCo: US, Suntory: Japanese multinational brewing and distilling company group, Grupo Bimbo: Mexico
Mofongo', a common dish in Dominican restaurants and kitchens, actually originated in which country?
Puerto Rico
By volume which country is number one in butter and ghee?
India
What percentage of US food sales are organic foods?
4-5%
In what year was Nicolas Francois Appert awarded 12,000 francs for his discovery of canning?
1810
Who was the president of the US when the USDA was formed?
Abraham Lincoln
The word 'biscuit' derives from a latin word 'biscotus'. What is the literal meaning of this word?
Twice cooked (bis- twice, cotus- cooked)
What did Gail Borden give to the world in 1853?
Condensed milk
What region cultivated the first potato on ca. 200 BC?
South America
In which decade did Harry Streenbock of the University of wisconsin find that irradiating foods w/ultraviolet light increased their Vitamin D content?
1920's
In 1946, BBC aired the first-ever cooking show, called "Cookery". Who was the first chef to have his own cooking show?
Philip Harben
Which 4 fast food restaurants have the most locations worldwide?
Mixue (A Chinese brand specializing in ice cream, coffee, and bubble tea, Mixue has rapidly expanded, boasting over 45,000 stores globally), McDonalds, Subway, Starbucks, KFC
What is the Magna Carta and which year was it enacted?
June 1215 England, this legal document included statements setting single standard measures for wine, ale, and corn.
Porkopolis, the first meat packing plant in 1818, was located in which city?
Cincinnati, OH
Who was the 1st athelte to appear on a box of Wheaties?
Lou Gehrig
Who is the father of bacteriology?
Louis Pasteur
What food may get its name from the German word for stirrup?
Bagel. From beugel meaning stirrup. This origin comes from an Viennese baker trying to honor King Jan Sobieski of Poland after the Austrian empire's victory over the Turkish army. Another origin story is that Bagel came from the Yiddish beygl.
In 1946, BBC aired the first-ever cooking show, called "Cookery". What was the first dish ever cooked on television?
Lobster vol-au-vents
In Greek mythology, which fruit did Persephone eat that tied her to Hades, the God of the Underworld?
Pomogranate
Who invented the cocoa press in 1828?
Coenraad Johannes van Houten
Which city was the birthplace of kool-aid?
Hastings, Nebraska
What is the name of the mascot for Frosted Flakes cereal?
Tony the Tiger
What continent does Macadamian nuts originate?
Australia
What day is international tea day?
5/21/2025 12:00:00 AM
What company does Starbucks donate 100% of its leftover food?
Feeding America
Name one drink that is named for the wormwood plant?
Vermouth and absinthe
In 1990, Hershey sent 144,000 heat-resistant candy bars to soldiers in which war?
Desert Storm
What year was the tea bag invented and who was the inventor?
1903, Roberta Lawson and Mary McLaren 1908, Thomas Sullivan (Both answers acceptable)
Two french brothers who originally produced tires financed what system?
Michelin
Which fruit was called the "pommes d'amour," or love apple, during 18th century France?
Tomato
HAACP was originally developed for food used in the space program through a cooperative effort among three government programs and which of the following 4 companies? a) Kraft Foods; b) The Pillsbury Company; c) A.E. Staley; d) General Mills
b) The Pillsbury Company
What is the name of the food substitute that supplies all daily nutritional needs?
Soylent
What food additive allows Morton salt to say, "When it rains, it pours?"
Initially Magnesium Carbonate, now changed to Calcium silicate
What is the scientific name of the honeybee?
Apis mellifera
What percent of the Earth's water is potable, or fresh-water?
0.025
Daniel Peter and Henri Nestle of Switzerland were famous for inventing what type of chocolate?
Milk chocolate
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
In the late 19th century, Japanese researcher Kikunae Ikeda identified what unique taste sensation?
Umami
What fruit is the international symbol for hospitality?
Pineapples
What gourmet wrote the 1935 restaurant guide "Adventures in Good Eating"?
Duncan Hines
Who is considered the father of mechanical refrigeration in the U.S.?
Dr John Gorrie
In what year did President Franklin D. Roosevelt sign the present Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act?
June 25,1938
Name countries of origin: Baklava, Sooyah, Loco Loco, Loco moco
Baklava: Turkey; Sooyah: Nigeria; Baubate: South Africa; Loco loco: Peru, Loco moco: Hawaii (US)
What are the names of the three gnomes tha represent Kellog's Rice Krispy Cereal?
Snap, Crackle, and Pop
What component of carbonated beverages is responsible for the "sparkle" and "zest" (or the bubbles)?
Carbon dioxide gas
What city hosts a Solar egg frying contest every July 4?
Oatman, Arizona
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 country is the largest producer of hazelnut?
Turkey
What was the first synthetic dye, when and by whom?
Mauve, by Sir Wm. Henry Perkins in 1856.
Which book brought attention to the effects of widespread use of pesticide?
Silent Spring
WHO stands for what?
World Health Organization
Acai bowl originated from which country? a) US, Hawaii b) Jamaica c) Brazil d) Puerto Rico
Brazil
Chiffon, marble, and bundt are types of what?
Cake
What was the location of the first Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise?
Salt Lake City, Utah
Eureka and Lisbon are the two most common varieties of what fruit?
Lemon
In 1926, the Michelin man began to award stars for fine dining. What does each star mean?
3>2>1. 1 star: high quality cooking, worth a stop! 2. excellent cooking, worth a detour 3. exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey
In French this is fromage, what it is called in English?
Cheese
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
Name the official mascot of the Michelin group.
Bib Gourmand: named after Bibendum, the friendly Michelin Man
Dr. James Caleb Jackson created the 1st packaged breakfast cereal; what was its name?
Granula
What is the term for a place where fresh healthy food is unaffordable or inaccessible?
Food desert
Which food is caramel coloring added to in Southeast Asian cuisine?
Soy sauce
Which first lady helped popularize ice cream in the US by serving it at White House dinners?
Dolly Madison
In which year was the first lab cultured meat consumed?
2013
What state designated Jell-O as its "state snack food" in 2001?
Utah
Name the country of origin of the following cheeses: Cheddar, Mozzarella, Gouda, Edam, Hawartii, Mortadella, Paneer, Colby, Jarlsberg, Ardrahan
Cheddar: England, Mozzarella: Italy, Gouda and Edam: Netherlands, Havarti: Denmark, Mortadella: Italy, Paneer: India, Colby: US, Jarlsberg: Norway, Ardrahan: Ireland
Which was the first civilization to make marshmallows?
Ancient Egypt
What is the Weston A. Price Foundation?
An organization that, among other things, promotes the consumption of animal fat, consumption of raw milk
What is the name for the French dish of thin pancakes?
Crepes
At the end of her "French Chef" show, Julia Child always says ...
Bon appetit
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
Spider cheese is made by fermenting quark with rye flour and what arthropod?
Cheese mites. Milbenkäse, called Mellnkase in the local dialect and often known as Spinnenkäse, is a German speciality cheese. It is made by flavouring balls of quark with caraway and salt, allowing them to dry, and then leaving them in a wooden box containing rye flour and cheese mites for about three months.
Dimitri Mendeleev is credited with the creation of what?
Periodic table
Who led USDA's Poison Squad in 1902, a group that tested compounds on human beings?
Harvey Wiley
Apart from Michelin stars, the Michelin guide also indicates the comfort and quality of a restaurant using a fork and spoon symbol. Name what the different ranks of this symbol mean.
Fork and spoon (Comfort and Quality) (1: quite comfortable, 2: comfortable, 3: very comfortable, 4: top class comfort, 5: luxury)
What is the difference between sherbet and sherbert?
Nothing. "Sherbert" is a common mispronunciation of "sherbet." In fact, it is so common that some dictionaries include it as an alternate spelling of "sherbet."
For retail food display lights, what scale is used for the color temperature?
2700K-6500K Warm White (2700K–3000K), Neutral White (3500K–4100K), Cool White to Daylight (5000K–6500K)
What milk product did the USDA propose as a substitute for meat in school lunches in 1996?
Yogurt
How did pound cake get its name?
One pound quantities of the key ingredients (sugar, butter, eggs and flour in the original recipe)
What is the most popular spice in the world?
Black pepper
The name of which popular Arabic spice mix translates to 'head of the shop'?
Ras El Hanout
What percentage of the total workforce currently works in the foodservice industry?
0.1
Who wrote the book Mindless Eating?
Brian Wansink
What was the original name for cheerios?
Cheerioats
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 state did Colby cheese originate in?
Wisconsin
What does the word 'chef' mean in French?
Chief
Which company had a long running slogan of '57 varieties'?
Heinz
Historically, which fruit has been the symbol of American hospitality?
Pineapple
In which country fresh smoked kielbasa originated?
Poland
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
What is the fibrous Italian cheese, that's name means spun curd due to the due to the unique stretching process?
Pasta filata, also known as “stretched curd” or “spun paste”, refers to the process of heating and stretching curd directly before forming a final cheese
Name 4 of the 8 names for dark roasted coffee.
Espresso, French Roast, Italian Roast, Vienna Roast, Spanish Roast, Turbo Roast, New Orleans Roast, Excessively Dark Roast, Continental Roast, Cafe de Olla, Charcoal roast
In what year was FFA founded? A. 1935 B. 1946 C. 1928 D. 1917
1928 (Future Farmers of America)
How many different flavors of jelly beans exist?
50
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.
Which Wrigley's gum will not stick to most dental work?
Freedent
Many are aware of Rice Krispies's Mascots: Snap, Crackle, and Pop. The identities of their evil, villainous, counterparts are much less well known. For the bonus points, name these three beings, the scourge of the delicious breakfast, who first appeared in the 1939 cartoon: "Breakfast Pals"
Mushy, Toughy, and Soggy
Which to indigenous groups made peanut butter by first grinding roasted peanuts into a paste?
Incas and the Aztecs
Which country leads the global olive oil production?
Spain (70% of European Union consumption and 45% of that of the entire world)
The uncurling of tea leaves when hot water is poured on is called?
The agony of leaves
Canada makes what percentage of the world's maple syrup?
0.7
Which airline was the first to have in-flight kitchen in 1937?
United Airlines
What two spices are derived from the fruit of the nutmeg tree?
Nutmeg and Mace
In August 2013, Chef Richard McGeown cooked what for the first time?
A hamburger from lab-grown meat
How many days does it take to make 1 jelly bean?
10 days (7-14 days)
What drupaceous fruit were Hawaiian women once forbidden by law from eating?
Coconuts and bananas
What does MSG stand for?
Monosodium Glutamate
Name the three compartments of a three-compartment sinks in a foodservice operation.
Wash, rinse, sanitize
What is the name of a freze-dried potato product in Bolivia and Peru?
Chuno
Name the five vegetables traditionally found on the platter of a New England boiled dinner.
Potatoes, carrots, cabbage, beets, and onions
In 1883, the brothers Oscar and Gottfried Mayer lease a failing Chicago meat market and made the company a success within five years. Name the company.
Oscar Mayer
What is the state fruit of Tennessee?
Tomato
What food product was invented by a French chemist in 1869 by treating oils w/hydrogen?
Margarine
What recipe, first published over 50 years ago, has been requested most frequently through the years by the readers of "Better Homes and Garden"?
Red Velvet cake
When and by whom was Rocky Road ice cream invented?
William Dreyer is claimed to have created Rocky Road after the stock market crash of October 1929. He reportedly "hoped the name would give people something to smile about" during the Great Depression.
Who first developed a commercial refrigerated biscuit dough process?
Lively Willoughby in 1930 or Carl Smith in 1950 who worked for the Pillsbury Company
what brand became the 1st non-caloric sugar substitute in 1957?
Sweet'N Low
What breakfast cereal was Sonny the Cuckoo Bird "cuckoo for"?
Cocoa Puffs
Why was the McDonald's Cherry Pie discontinued?
Low sales/demand
The 17th century case of ergotism is popularly known as?
Salem witch trials
The Mcllhenny company, a producer of tabasco is located on which island?
Avery island
What is the state fruit of Texas?
Texas Red Grapefruit
Name the four companies involved in the famed cookie wars of the 1980's.
Frito Lay, Nabisco, Keebler, and Proctor and Gamble
Belgian waffles were invented in which country?
Belgium
When was the USDA created and who did Abraham Lincoln appoint as the 1st leader of the Division of Chemistry?
1862, Charles M Wetherill
The fifth taste response, activated by flavor potentiators like MSG, is called?
Umami
Which of the following companies is NOT headquartered in Minnesota: A.General Mills, B.Cargill, C.the Schwan Food Company, or D.Kraft Foods?
D. Kraft Foods (Northfield, Illinois)
Who was the first commission of the US Food and Drug Administration?
Harvey Washington Wiley
Armored cow' was a slang used by soldiers for which product during WWII?
Canned milk
What is the state vegetable of oklahoma?
Watermelon
What percent of the world eats with their hands, eats with two sticks, and eats with utensils?
70%, 20%, 10%
Name a fermented food from Mexico.
Tepache, mole
Name top 3 cheese producing countries.
US, Germany, France
What year did the Food network 1st start broadcasting: A.1970, B.1985, C.1993, or D.2000?
C. 1993
What is the name of the largest foreign-owned food retailer in the United States? a. Giant Food Stores b. Food Lion c. Shaw's Supermarkets d. The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company (A&P)
(d) The correct answer is A&P which is 51% owned by Tenglemann, AG, a German retailing firm. Giant Food Stores of Carlisle, PA, and Shaw's Supermarkets are also foreign-owned.
What is the favorite ice cream flavor in the US?
Vanilla
Name the fifth French mother sauce that Chef Auguste Escoffier added in the 20th century?
Hollandaise
In 1878, Kuhne proposed the term 'enzymes' for proteins that he extracted from yeasts and the stomach; what is the meaning of the Greek root 'enzyme'?
"in leaven" or "in ferment"
Which were the first two soft drinks enjoyed in space?
Coca-Cola and Pepsi
What city became immortalized as "hog butcher of the world" by poet Carl Sandburg?
Chicago
What fruit is used to make 'tarte au sucre'?
None, there is no fruit in tarte au sucre
What European nation consumes more spicy Mexican food than any other country?
UK/ Germany
Which Opera singer is immortalized in the name of a fruit and ice cream dessert?
Nelli Melba
The Baby Ruth candy bar was introduced in 1920 by the Curtis Candy Co. Who is it named after?
Eldest daughter of President Grover Cleveland (not the baseball player)
By whom and with what products was the 1st commercial canning operation begun in the US?
William Underwood 1st canned fish
What is the only beverage more popular than tea?
Water
What was the first thing to be pasteurized?
Wine (1862)
How many flowers does it take to produce 1 lb of dried saffron?
75,000-100,000
What is Utah's state snack?
Jell-o
Legend has it that the baguette originated with which emperor?
Napolean I
Which state leads the US in mushroom production? Producing 45% of the fresh crop in 1999?
Pennsylvania
What is the term introduced by the Japanese that refers to certain chemicals enhancing food palatability?
Kokumi
If you order your food 'a la carte', you order it from: Drive-through window, daily specials, over the phone, menu
The Menu
What was the first ever breakfast cereal?
The first breakfast cereal was Granula, created by Dr. James Caleb Jackson in 1863. It was made from graham flour dough that was baked, broken into chunks, and then ground into smaller pieces. However, it was so hard it needed to be soaked in milk overnight before it could be eaten.
What is the approximate per capita seafood consumption in the U.S.?
16.5 lbs in 2024
Name the year that astronauts first ate food that had been successfully grown in space.
2015 (Red Romaine Lettuce)
What are the holes in Swiss cheese caused by and what are they called?
Carbon dioxide and they are called eyes.
What term refers to very low Coronary heart diseases despite a diet high in solid fat?
French paradox
What are the 4P of food marketing?
Place, price, promotion, product
Name the Korean sauerkraut.
Kimchi
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
When was the beginning of IFT?
1939
What is commercial under counter refrigerator known as
Low Boy
What is the name of the flask involved with the disproval of the theory of spontaneous generation?
Swan or goose neck flask
Name the author of the book 'What Einstein Told His Cook'.
Robert Wolke
Loganberry is a cross of what two berries?
Raspberry and blackberry
What are the eight vegetables in Campbell’s “V-8” Juice?
tomato, carrot, lettuce, celery, parsley, watercress, spinach, beets (bcclpstw)
Give the country of origins of the following ethnic foods: Kimchi, Tempeh, Idli, Miso.
Kimchi - Korea, tempeh - Indonesia, idli - India, Miso - Japan
What is the term for a place where food is prepared and then distributed to other places for sale?
Commissary kitchen
What color is observed when red, green, and blue pigments are mixed in equal amounts?
White
What nation produces 80% of the world's vanilla?
Madagascar
Swiss style yogurt is what?
Yogurt with fruits mixed
Nutmeg is indigenous to which island country?
Indonesia (Banda Islands)
What is another name for a single banana?
Finger
In 1215 England, this legal document included statements setting single standard measures for wine, ale, and corn.
Magna Carta
Who was the first astronaut to eat in space?
Yuri Gagarin, beef and liver paste, and chocolate sauce from tubes, 1961
Which of the following was the 1st product to have a barcode on its package: A.M&M chocolate candies, B.Wrigley's gum, C.Campbell's tomato soup, or D.Heinz tomato ketchup?
B. Wrigley's gum
What cereal did General Mills introduce in 1937 that was made using a batch-puffing gun?
Kix
If you're snacking on Teddy Grahams in a yellow box, which flavor are they?
Honey
What was the first aircraft to have food and orbit the moon?
Apollo 8
A fusion of sodium nitrite and sodium chloride was better than saltpeter for curing. The mixture was called what?
Prague powder
What does AOAC stand for?
Association of Official Analytical Chemists
Rank the following foodstuffs in order of lowest to highest cost per lb, according to typical US commodity pricing: vegetables, milk, meat, and grain
Grain, vegetables, milk, meat
Pasteur developed the pasteurization process and saved the French dairy industry in 1866 (True/False)
False
What is the most expensive spice in the world?
Saffron
What was margarine called when it was first marketed in England?
Butterine
In 2024, which company joined National Fisheries Institute as the first cell-cultured seafood company?
BlueNalu
Which annual celebration of Bavarian beer and culture attracts millions of visitors to Germany each year?
Oktoberfest
What drink was directly responsible for the development of first web cam?
Coffee
Under what Presidential Administration was FSMA signed into law?
Barack Obama
What scientific group is thought to have started the Industrial Revolution?
Lunar Society of Birmingham
What was the first state law against adulteration and when and where was it enacted?
Massachusettes Act Against Selling Unwholesome Provisions in 1785
Who was the first person to claim that electricity made meat uncommonly tender?
Benjamin Franklin
The Maritime Silk Roads, sea routes connecting the East with the West, were also known by what food commodity?
Spice/ spice routes
What are other names for the baobab tree?
Monkey Bread Tree, Tree of Life, Bottle Tree or Upside Down Tree
Who is the father of puffed cereal?
Alexander Anderson
In what year did the USDA and FSIS make meat plants have to implement HACCP?
1996
Why can birds eat chili peppers and not be bothered?
They can’t taste capsaicin
What company first created condensed soup in 1897?
Campbell's
In 2008 and 2009, which state had the highest value of production (production multiplied by average price per pound) of honey?
North Dakota
Who originated the idea of "Spontaneous Generation?"
Aristotle
What kitchen appliance inspired Nike's first shoe?
Waffle iron
The PBS/HBO children's television show Sesame Street features a blue muppet character named after a snack and is always hungry for it. Name the character.
Cookie Monster
As of 2025, what is the state vegetable of Vermont?
Gilfeather turnip
Which candy bar's name is derived from Tween biscuit sticks?
Twix
What was the very 1st Little Debbie snack cake sold in 1960?
Oatmeal cream pie
What is the geographic divide between Elgin and Western Butter?
Rocky Mountains
Who invented the first continuous centrifugal cream separator?
Carl Gustav De Laval in 1878
What company owns the Ben and Jerry's brand?
Unilever
How many foodborne illness cases every year?
48 million
what was the 1st flavored gum?
Adams Black Jack Gum
Who is the author of "The Jungle?"
Upton Sinclair
What dessert was invented by Franz Sacher in 1832?
Sachertorte
What is the honorary society of food science and who founded it?
Phi Tau Sigma, founded by Dr. Gideon "Guy" Livingston in UMass in 1953
In which country's restaurants, 86 is used for item unavailable and 68 for items that are available?
Germany
In the Chinese melamine incident, what protein apporximation method was used that couldn't differentiate between protein and melamine?
The Kjeldahl method
In 1884, Dr. Harvey W. Wiley helped organize the Association of Official Agricultural Chemists. In 1966, this organization's name was changed to __________?
AOAC--Association of Official Analytical Chemists
The single most important phase of a sterile canning operation is what?
Retorting
What year did the American Dairy Association Launch the 'Real' Seal, which is used for US dairy products that meet federal SOI, or products containing these US dairy products?
1976
During the age of exloration, which spice was known as black gold and played a significant role in spice trade?
Black pepper
What are the top 2 selling spices in the world?
Black pepper and cinnamon
What color is the inside of a cranberry?
White
Eversweet was developed by which company?
Cargill
According to his facebook page, what is Mr. Peanut's astrological sign?
Virgo
What food product was the first to ever have a barcode?
Wrigely’s gum
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 is another name for Sodium Lauryl Sulfate?
Sodium dodecyl sulfate
Where was Phi Tau Sigma founded and When?
1953 at U. Mass
The Journal of Food Science used to be called this:
Food Research
Who first isolated and identified DNA?
Friedrich Miescher
In 1953, General Mills released its 1st pre-sweetened cereal; what was its name?
Sugar Smacks
John Kendrew deduced the complete arrangement of what protein's 2600 atoms, which was the 1st protein to be identified in this manner?
myoglobin
What was the first food eaten on the moon by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin Jr?
Bacon
In 2023, PepsiCo replaced 'Sierra Mist' with a new lemon-lime soda called what?
Starry
What common paste is made from the seeds of the Arachis hypogaea, a legume, after they are roasted?
Peanut butter
A Twinkie is a 'Golden Sponge Cake w/a Cream Filling', which was invented in 1930. What was the original filling in Twinkies before it was replaced by vanilla-flavored cream during WWII?
Banana Cream
In what movie is the White Russian the cocktail of choice for the main character, the Dude?
The Big Lebowski
Who had the 1st patent on the metal can?
Peter Durand of England
When was the first patent for food irradiation?
The first patent for food irradiation was filed in 1905 by Albert H. W. M. Riedl, a German scientist.
What does BLT stand for?
Bacon Lettuce Tomato
On average how many pounds of food does a family of four in the US waste each year?
1000 pounds
Where did the kiwi fruit originate?
China
What is the Japanese probiotic drink made from Lactobacillus casei Shirota?
Yakult
What do you call an arrangement of many six sided cells joined with others used to store nectar?
Honeycomb
The inventor of which snack is now buried in that product's packaging?
Pringles (Fredric J. Baur, the inventor of the Pringles can, is buried with some of his ashes in a Pringles can)
Who started the first wholesale ice cream business?
Jacob Fussel in 1851
Mageirocophobia is a fear of what?
Cooking
What food item ignited Julia Child's passion for French food?
Sole Meuniere
What Michigan inventor discovered peanut butter in 1870?
John Harvey Kellogg
Name the first flavors of Jell-O.
Raspberry, strawberry, lemon, and orange
E. coli O157H7 was first identified as a human pathogen in 1982. But what year was it first isolated from an infected person?
1975
Name the four base sauces set forth by Antonin Careme in the 19th century that is known as the French mother sauces.
Sauce Tomat, Béchamel, Velouté, and Espagnole
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
Who is the "father" of microscopy?
Anton van Leeuwenhoek
What company introduced the first microwave oven?
Raytheon Company
What is the common name obtained from laurel tree often used to flavor soups, sauces?
Bay leaves
In which state did the pecan pie originate?
Texas
What does the fork and spoon symbol on a Michelin guide represent?
"Comfort and Quality" (exact wording needed)
What was the first US consumer product sold in the Soviet Union?
Pepsi-Cola
Imported to Europe for the first time by Dutch traders around 1610. It was sold for the first time in England around 1660. What is it?
Tea
Is apple juice sweeter when it is colder?
No
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, white sesame seeds, poppy seeds, Nori, ginger, chickpea or orange peel, hemp seeds, Chinese basil.
What were british sailors named after?
British sailors were often referred to as "limeys" due to their association with limes.
What are the big 3 canned products?
Corn, tomatoes, green beans
Where does the term 'Gumbo' come from?
Angolan word kingombo meaning ‘okra’
What are entomophagists?
People who believe that it is more beneficial and nutritious to feast on insects
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