Test Your Food Knowledge Part 2!

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    It takes 80,000 flowers to make one pound of what aromatic spice?  - ProProfs

    It takes 80,000 flowers to make one pound of what aromatic spice? 

    • Cardamom
    • Cumin
    • Saffron
    • Cinnamon
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  • 2. 
    What give Kobe beef its flavor? - ProProfs

    What give Kobe beef its flavor?

    • Braising in Brandy

    • Low fat content

    • High fat content

    • Cows bathed in essential oils

    Correct Answer
    A. High fat content
    Explanation
    Kobe beef is known for its rich flavor due to its high fat content. The marbling of fat throughout the meat adds a unique taste and tenderness. The fat melts during cooking, creating a juicy and flavorful experience. The high fat content also contributes to the buttery texture of Kobe beef, making it highly sought after by meat enthusiasts.

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  • 3. 
    Which is the hottest pepper? - ProProfs

    Which is the hottest pepper?

    • Jalapeno

    • Cayenne

    • Rellenos

    • Scotch Bonnet

    Correct Answer
    A. Scotch Bonnet
    Explanation
    Scotch Bonnet is the correct answer because it is widely known as one of the hottest peppers in the world. It is a variety of chili pepper that is native to the Caribbean islands and is famous for its intense heat and fruity flavor. The Scoville scale, which measures the spiciness of peppers, ranks Scotch Bonnet peppers as one of the hottest, with a rating of 100,000 to 350,000 Scoville heat units. This makes it significantly hotter than Jalapeno, Cayenne, and Rellenos peppers.

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    In 2001, shrimp became America’s favorite seafood. What did it replace? - ProProfs

    In 2001, shrimp became America’s favorite seafood. What did it replace?

    • Salmon

    • Canned Tuna

    • Clams

    • Crab

    Correct Answer
    A. Canned Tuna
    Explanation
    In 2001, shrimp replaced canned tuna as America's favorite seafood. This implies that prior to 2001, canned tuna was the most popular seafood choice among Americans.

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  • 5. 
    Elephant garlic is what kind of vegetable? - ProProfs

    Elephant garlic is what kind of vegetable?

    • Leek

    • Kale

    • Chard

    • Onion

    Correct Answer
    A. Leek
    Explanation
    Elephant garlic is a type of vegetable that belongs to the leek family. It is often mistaken for garlic due to its name, but it is actually a variety of leek. It has a milder flavor compared to regular garlic and its cloves are larger in size. Elephant garlic is commonly used in cooking and can be roasted, sautéed, or used as a substitute for regular garlic in various dishes.

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  • 6. 
    Proscuitto di parma is so good in part because the pigs are fed what food? - ProProfs

    Proscuitto di parma is so good in part because the pigs are fed what food?

    • Whey

    • Brandy

    • Corn

    • Chocolate

    Correct Answer
    A. Whey
    Explanation
    Proscuitto di parma is so good in part because the pigs are fed whey. Whey is a byproduct of cheese production and is rich in protein and minerals. Feeding pigs with whey enhances the flavor and tenderness of the meat, giving proscuitto di parma its distinct taste and texture. The pigs' diet plays a crucial role in the quality of the meat, and whey contributes to the unique and delicious flavor profile of this Italian delicacy.

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  • 7. 
    What season do buds on citrus trees begin to grow? - ProProfs

    What season do buds on citrus trees begin to grow?

    • Spring

    • Summer

    • Winter

    • Fall

    Correct Answer
    A. Winter
    Explanation
    During the winter season, buds on citrus trees begin to grow. This is because citrus trees are typically dormant during the colder months, and as the temperatures start to warm up in winter, the buds on the trees start to develop and grow. This growth process continues into spring, when the buds eventually blossom into flowers and then develop into fruits.

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  • 8. 
    When and where was the ice cream cone invented? - ProProfs

    When and where was the ice cream cone invented?

    • 1789 in Paris

    • 1896 in NY

    • 1906 in Prague

    • 1918 in St. Louis

    Correct Answer
    A. 1896 in NY
    Explanation
    The ice cream cone was invented in 1896 in New York.

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  • 9. 
    What is a tangelo? - ProProfs

    What is a tangelo?

    • Tangerine, plum

    • Tangerine, orange

    • Tangerine, nectarine

    • Tangerine, grapefruit

    Correct Answer
    A. Tangerine, grapefruit
    Explanation
    A tangelo is a citrus fruit that is a hybrid between a tangerine and a grapefruit. It combines the sweet and tangy flavor of a tangerine with the larger size and slightly tart taste of a grapefruit.

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  • 10. 
    How many varieties of avocados are there? - ProProfs

    How many varieties of avocados are there?

    • 12

    • 79

    • 228

    • 500

    Correct Answer
    A. 500
    Explanation
    There are 500 varieties of avocados.

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