70 Food Trivia Questions and Answers
Seventy food trivia questions with answers — origins, oddities, world records and the kitchen facts most people get wrong, from easy warm-ups to expert rounds.
1What is the main ingredient in guacamole?
2What type of pastry is used to make a croissant?
3What is the primary ingredient in hummus?
4Which fruit is known as a natural laxative?
5What is the traditional base ingredient of pesto sauce?
6Which country is famous for its maple syrup production?
7What is the primary ingredient in a traditional caprese salad?
8Which spice gives paella its distinctive yellow color?
9What is the primary ingredient in kimchi?
10What is the primary ingredient in tzatziki sauce?
11Which type of nut is used to make marzipan?
12What is the main ingredient in a traditional Margherita pizza?
13What is the main ingredient in mole sauce?
14Which fruit is known as the 'king of fruits' in many Asian countries?
15What is the primary ingredient in gazpacho?
16What is the primary ingredient in hollandaise sauce?
17Which country is known for inventing the dish sushi?
18What is the primary ingredient in a traditional Caesar salad?
19What is the primary ingredient in a traditional borscht soup?
20Which spice is often used in Indian cuisine and is known for its golden color?
21What is the main ingredient in traditional Greek moussaka?
22What is the primary ingredient in a traditional Russian blini?
23Which nut is used to make traditional pesto sauce?
24What is the primary ingredient in a classic margarita cocktail?
25What is the primary ingredient in a classic negroni cocktail?
26Which fruit is used to make the traditional Italian liqueur limoncello?
27What is the primary ingredient in a traditional Russian pierogi?
28Which vegetable is the main ingredient in a traditional French ratatouille?
29Which type of seafood is the primary ingredient in a traditional bouillabaisse?
30What is the main ingredient in a classic Waldorf salad?
31Which country is known for originating the dish poutine?
32What is the primary ingredient in a classic French coq au vin?
33Which type of grain is used to make traditional risotto?
34What is the primary ingredient in a traditional Irish stew?
35What is the main ingredient in a classic margherita pizza?
36Which type of fish is typically used in a traditional fish and chips dish?
37Which fruit is the primary ingredient in a traditional Banoffee pie?
38What is the main ingredient in a traditional Hungarian goulash?
39Which type of pasta is used in a traditional carbonara?
40What is the primary ingredient in a classic French crepe?
41Which spice is commonly used in Indian cuisine and is known for its strong aroma?
42Which fruit is used as the base for a traditional Tarte Tatin?
43What is the primary ingredient in a traditional Thai tom yum soup?
44Which vegetable is used to make sauerkraut?
45What is the main ingredient in a classic French baguette?
46Which type of alcohol is the primary ingredient in a classic mojito cocktail?
47What is the main ingredient in a traditional Greek moussaka?
48Which fruit is used to make the traditional French liqueur Cointreau?
49What is the primary ingredient in a classic French croissant?
50Which type of cheese is commonly used in a traditional lasagna?
51What is the main ingredient in a traditional German schnitzel?
52Which fruit is used to make the traditional Middle Eastern dish tabbouleh?
53What is the primary ingredient in a classic French bouillabaisse?
54Which fruit is used to make the traditional French dessert clafoutis?
55What is the main ingredient in a traditional Italian calzone?
56Which type of alcohol is the primary ingredient in a traditional sangria?
57Which vegetable is the main ingredient in a traditional Greek moussaka?
58What is the main ingredient in a traditional Spanish paella?
59Which fruit is used to make the traditional British dessert Eton mess?
60Which nut is used to make the traditional Italian dessert cannoli?
61Which fruit is used to make the traditional German dessert Black Forest cake?
62What is the main ingredient in a classic Italian caprese salad?
63Which vegetable is the main ingredient in a traditional Indian aloo gobi?
64What is the primary ingredient in a classic French beurre blanc sauce?
65What is the main ingredient in a traditional Irish colcannon?
66Which type of alcohol is the primary ingredient in a traditional margarita cocktail?
67What is the primary ingredient in a classic French boeuf bourguignon?
68Which fruit is used to make the traditional Brazilian cocktail caipirinha?
69What is the main ingredient in a traditional Russian borscht soup?
70What is the primary ingredient in a classic Italian tiramisu dessert?
Answer Key
- 1. Avocado
- 2. Butter pastry
- 3. Chickpeas
- 4. Prunes
- 5. Basil
- 6. Canada
- 7. Tomato
- 8. Saffron
- 9. Cabbage
- 10. Yogurt
- 11. Almonds
- 12. Tomato sauce
- 13. Chocolate
- 14. Durian
- 15. Tomatoes
- 16. Egg yolk
- 17. Japan
- 18. Romaine lettuce
- 19. Beetroot
- 20. Turmeric
- 21. Eggplant
- 22. Buckwheat flour
- 23. Pine nuts
- 24. Tequila
- 25. Gin
- 26. Lemon
- 27. Potato
- 28. Eggplant
- 29. Fish
- 30. Apples
- 31. Canada
- 32. Chicken
- 33. Arborio rice
- 34. Lamb
- 35. Mozzarella cheese
- 36. Cod
- 37. Banana
- 38. Beef
- 39. Spaghetti
- 40. Flour
- 41. Cumin
- 42. Apple
- 43. Lemongrass
- 44. Cabbage
- 45. Flour
- 46. Rum
- 47. Eggplant
- 48. Orange
- 49. Butter
- 50. Ricotta
- 51. Pork
- 52. Parsley
- 53. Fish
- 54. Cherry
- 55. Pizza dough
- 56. Red wine
- 57. Potato
- 58. Rice
- 59. Strawberry
- 60. Pistachio
- 61. Cherry
- 62. Mozzarella
- 63. Potato
- 64. Butter
- 65. Potato
- 66. Tequila
- 67. Beef
- 68. Lime
- 69. Beetroot
- 70. Mascarpone cheese
