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Food Trivia Quiz

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1) What country has the highest per capita consumption of chewing gum?
a)Denmark b) Spain c) Switzerland d) U.S. e) Israel

2) Have you ever noticed some food lablels with a circle with the letter 'U' inside? It means the food is Kosher, and the 'U' stands for the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations, and it is their seal of approval, meaning that the manufacturing procedures have been inspected and approved by rabbis. The question: What was the first national brand name food to carry this seal of approval?

3) Like other greens, this one descends from wild cabbage that originated in Asia Minor, though it is known for it’s popularity in Scandinavia, Germany, Holland and Scotland. It was brought to the United States in the 17th century by English settlers. It is now a favorite in the southern United States where it has been considered a poor man’s food. With long ruffled leaves that resemble large parsley sprigs and hues that vary from lavender to chartreuse, it has a mild cabbage-like taste and delicate texture. It can grow in colder temperatures and withstand frost — which actually helps produce even sweeter leaves. It can also grow well in the hot weather in the southern United States and in poor soil. It is an excellent source of vitamin A, folic acid, and vitamin C and contains both protein and fiber. Name this green.

4) Here are 4 beverages - Beer, Coffee, Cola Drinks and Wine.
Here are 4 countries - Mexico, Luxembourg, Ireland, Finland.
Match the countries with the highest per capita consumption of each beverage.

5) This pungent green lends a peppery flavor to food, and originated in the Himalayan region of India more than 5,000 years ago. It can be found in many Chinese, African-American, and southern dishes. The leaves may be crumpled or fla, and may have scalloped, frilled or lacey edges. One part of this plant is used to make a famous French food product. Name this green.

6) Who was Melinda Thomas of Dublin, Ohio and what was her nickname?

7) This vegetable represents the 3rd largest fresh vegetable industry in the U.S. Per capita consumption in the U.S. is about 19 pounds. By contrast, Libya has per capita consumption of about 67 pounds. World production is about is about 14 pounds each year for every man woman and child in the world. Name this vegetable.

8) What country has the highest per capita potato consumption?
a) Latvia b) Ireland c) Sweden d) Belarus e) Portugal

9) In most countries this fruit is used more like a vegetable than a fruit. Popular in Latin American, Caribbean and Asian countries, this versatile fruit has three unique stages when it can be eaten. In the first stage, when green, it tastes something like a potato, and the flesh is yellowish or slightly pink. In the middle stage, the skin may have some spots, and it is used as both a vegetable and a fruit. In the final stage, they are frequently all black, and are used in sweet dishes, and may be eaten out of hand. Name this fruit.

10) Do you know what country eats the most frozen food per capita?
a) U.S. b) Israel c) Norway d) Belgium e) Ireland

Answers

1) a) Denmark.
Top 5 Per capita consumption of chewing gum
Denmark - 2 lb 10 oz
Norway - 2 lb 3 oz
Switzerland - 1 lb 9 oz
U.S. - 1 lb 9 oz
Israel - 1 lb 5 oz (tied with Spain)

2) In 1923 Heinz vegetarian beans was the first national brand to carry the kosher seal of approval.

3) Kale.

4) Ireland has the highest per capita consumption of beer - about 272 pints.
Finland has the highest per capita consumption of coffee - about 25 lbs (1,700 cups)
Mexico has the highest per capita consumption of cola drinks - about 172 pints.
Luxemburg has the highest per capita consumption of wine - about 107 pints.

5) Mustard Greens. The brown seeds are used to make Dijon mustard.

6) Melinda was the daughter of Dave Thomas, and her nickname was Wendy. Dave Thomas was the founder of Wendy's hamburger chain.

7) Onions.

8) d) Belarus.
Top 10 per capita consumption of potatoes:
Belarus - 411 pounds
Ukraine - 303 pounds
Latvia - 301 pounds
Poland - 296 pounds
Lithuania - 290 pounds
Ireland - 286 pounds
Portugal - 280 pounds
Russia - 272 pounds
Croatia - 251 pounds
Malawi - 250 pounds (2000)

9) Plantains.

10) c) Norway.
Top 10 per capita consumption of Frozen Food:
Norway - 78 lbs
Denmark - 72 lbs
UK - 68 lbs
Israel - 63 lbs
Czech Republic - 47 lbs
Sweden - 45 lbs
Ireland - 42 lbs
Belgium - 39 lbs
Finland - 37 lbs
U.S. - 36 lbs

Courtesy of FoodReference.com.

This news arrived on: 05/28/2008

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