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Very Easy Food & Drink Trivia Questions

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1.) What fruit is known for having seeds on the outside of its skin?

  • Apple
  • Banana
  • Grapes
  • Strawberry

2.) Which dairy product is commonly used as a topping for desserts like apple pie?

  • Butter
  • Cheese
  • Whipped cream
  • Yogurt

3.) What type of fruit is a Granny Smith?

  • Apple
  • Banana
  • Orange
  • Pear

4.) Which hot beverage is often considered a breakfast staple and is made from roasted beans?

  • Coffee
  • Hot chocolate
  • Milk
  • Tea

5.) What fruit keeps the doctor away, according to the popular saying?

  • Apple
  • Banana
  • Grapes
  • Orange

6.) What is the main ingredient in a traditional guacamole?

  • Avocado
  • Lettuce
  • Onion
  • Tomato

7.) What type of category does an orange belong to?

  • Berry
  • Citrus fruit
  • Pome
  • Stone fruit

8.) Which condiment is commonly made from tomatoes and is often used on hamburgers?

  • Barbecue sauce
  • Ketchup
  • Mayonnaise
  • Mustard

9.) Which leafy green is known for being high in iron and is a favorite of Popeye?

  • Cabbage
  • Kale
  • Lettuce
  • Spinach

10.) What type of drink is Coca-Cola?

  • Juice
  • Milkshake
  • Smoothie
  • Soft drink

11.) What type of herb is traditionally used to garnish a margherita pizza along with cheese and tomato sauce?

  • Basil
  • Oregano
  • Spinach
  • Thyme

12.) Which fruit is famous for being yellow and having a peel that's easy to remove?

  • Banana
  • Lemon
  • Orange
  • Pineapple

13.) What is the basic ingredient used to make bread?

  • Flour
  • Rice
  • Salt
  • Sugar

14.) Which vegetable can be orange and is often associated with the eyesight benefits?

  • Carrot
  • Peas
  • Potato
  • Pumpkin

15.) What kind of drink is green tea?

  • Coffee
  • Juice
  • Soda
  • Tea

16.) What is the common name for the fruit known scientifically as Musa?

  • Banana
  • Grapefruit
  • Mango
  • Papaya

17.) Which common breakfast item is usually made with flour, eggs, and milk, and often served with syrup?

  • Cereal
  • Oatmeal
  • Pancakes
  • Toast

18.) Which fruit is commonly consumed for its vitamin C content and is often made into a morning beverage?

  • Kiwi
  • Orange
  • Pear
  • Strawberry

19.) What popular snack is made from corn and is often salted or buttered, typically enjoyed at the movies?

  • Nachos
  • Popcorn
  • Potato chips
  • Pretzels

20.) Which fruit is often used to make guacamole?

  • Avocado
  • Banana
  • Mango
  • Papaya

21.) Which beverage is typically made by brewing roasted coffee beans?

  • Cocoa
  • Coffee
  • Lemonade
  • Tea

22.) Which chocolate is known for being a bitter and low sugar version?

  • Dark chocolate
  • Milk chocolate
  • Ruby chocolate
  • White chocolate

23.) What fruit is known for having a long yellow peel and is often eaten by monkeys?

  • Apple
  • Banana
  • Grape
  • Orange

24.) What is the main ingredient in guacamole?

  • Avocado
  • Onion
  • Pepper
  • Tomato

25.) What dairy product is often used on pizza?

  • Butter
  • Cheese
  • Cream
  • Yogurt

Easy Food & Drink Trivia Questions

These Food & Drink trivia questions are perfect for kids in elementary school. If you want to play Food & Drink trivia with schoolchildren, try these easy difficulty questions to get started.

26.) What is a main ingredient in sushi rolls?

  • Beans
  • Bread
  • Pasta
  • Rice

27.) Which fruit is often used as a natural remedy for hydration due to its high water content?

  • Avocado
  • Banana
  • Cherry
  • Watermelon

28.) Which popular American food item is served at a barbecue and is often placed in a bun?

  • Hot dog
  • Pizza
  • Sandwich
  • Taco

29.) What type of nut is used to make marzipan?

  • Almond
  • Cashew
  • Peanut
  • Walnut

30.) What type of cheese is traditionally used in a Greek salad?

  • Blue cheese
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Feta cheese
  • Mozzarella cheese

31.) Which fruit is known for its tart taste and is often used in both salted and sweetened recipes?

  • Apple
  • Banana
  • Grape
  • Lemon

32.) Which fruit is known for having seeds on its exterior surface?

  • Apple
  • Banana
  • Pear
  • Strawberry

33.) What type of food is Tofu primarily made from?

  • Corn
  • Rice
  • Soybeans
  • Wheat

34.) Which ingredient is essential for making traditional sushi?

  • Fish
  • Ginger
  • Seaweed
  • Vinegared rice

35.) Which cheese is known for having holes throughout it?

  • Brie
  • Cheddar
  • Parmesan
  • Swiss

36.) Which popular beverage was first created in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1886?

  • Coca-Cola
  • Dr Pepper
  • Fanta
  • Pepsi

37.) What type of pasta is known for being long and thin, often served with meatballs?

  • Fettuccine
  • Macaroni
  • Penne
  • Spaghetti

38.) Which fruit has varieties called Gala, Fuji, and Granny Smith?

  • Apple
  • Banana
  • Grape
  • Orange

39.) What is the main ingredient in traditional hummus?

  • Chickpeas
  • Lentils
  • Peas
  • Soybeans

40.) What dairy product is used to make whipped cream?

  • Buttermilk
  • Heavy cream
  • Sour cream
  • Yogurt

41.) Which Italian dish is traditionally made with sheets of pasta, meat, and cheese?

  • Caprese
  • Gnocchi
  • Lasagna
  • Ravioli

42.) What is typically the main spice used in pumpkin pie?

  • Basil
  • Cinnamon
  • Pepper
  • Thyme

43.) Which vitamin-rich fruit is known for preventing scurvy?

  • Banana
  • Grape
  • Lemon
  • Pineapple

44.) Which seafood is often associated with Pearl production?

  • Crab
  • Lobster
  • Oyster
  • Salmon

45.) Which type of bread is often used to make a Reuben sandwich?

  • Baguette
  • Ciabatta
  • Rye
  • Sourdough

46.) What is traditionally served as a side dish with sushi to cleanse the palate?

  • Chili
  • Ginger
  • Soy sauce
  • Wasabi

47.) In which drink would you typically find both gin and vermouth?

  • Margarita
  • Martini
  • Mojito
  • Tequila Sunrise

48.) Which meal is known as the most important meal of the day?

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Snack

49.) Which fruit is often combined with peanut butter in sandwiches?

  • Apple
  • Banana
  • Peach
  • Strawberry

50.) Which nut is known for its distinctive crescent shape and is often used in pecan pie?

  • Almond
  • Hazelnut
  • Pecan
  • Walnut

Medium Food & Drink Trivia Questions

These Food & Drink trivia questions are perfect for older kids, teenagers, and adults. If you want to play Food & Drink trivia with friends and family, try these medium difficulty questions

51.) Which fruit is often associated with Hawaii due to its historical significance in the islands' agriculture?

  • Coconut
  • Mango
  • Papaya
  • Pineapple

52.) What are the main ingredients in traditional French Ratatouille?

  • Cabbage, carrots, and turnips
  • Eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers
  • Lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers
  • Potatoes, carrots, and celery

53.) What is it called when fish is cooked with citrus acid rather than heat?

  • Bouillabaisse
  • Ceviche
  • Risotto
  • Sautéed

54.) In winemaking, what is the process of removing unnecessary solids from the juice or wine called?

  • Aging
  • Clarification
  • Fermentation
  • Maceration

55.) What is the main component of marzipan?

  • Almonds
  • Cashews
  • Peanuts
  • Pistachios

56.) Which type of coffee bean variety is known for its distinct floral and fruity notes?

  • Arabica
  • Excelsa
  • Liberica
  • Robusta

57.) What spicy extract is collected from red cayenne peppers?

  • Capsaicin
  • Oleoresin
  • Piperine
  • Vanillin

58.) What is the main flavoring component of a traditional bearnaise sauce?

  • Basil
  • Rosemary
  • Tarragon
  • Thyme

59.) What is the primary leavening agent in traditional sourdough bread?

  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Cream of tartar
  • Wild yeast

60.) What type of pastry is used to make baklava?

  • Choux
  • Phyllo
  • Puff
  • Shortcrust

61.) What type of fish is traditionally used in making gravlax?

  • Cod
  • Salmon
  • Trout
  • Tuna

62.) What condition does the fermentation process to make yogurt rely on?

  • Bacterial
  • Enzymatic
  • Fungal
  • Viral

63.) What is the key ingredient in a traditional aioli sauce?

  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Onion
  • Paprika

64.) In Italian cuisine, what is risotto traditionally made from?

  • Arborio rice
  • Basmati rice
  • Jasmine rice
  • Sushi rice

65.) What is the primary ingredient in the Brazilian dish feijoada?

  • Black beans
  • Chickpeas
  • Kidney beans
  • Lentils

66.) Which fruit is traditionally used to make the Cuban cocktail daiquiri?

  • Grapefruit
  • Lemon
  • Lime
  • Orange

67.) Which French cheese commonly has a white rind and is known for its edible mold layer?

  • Brie
  • Camembert
  • Comté
  • Roquefort

68.) Which type of pasta is traditionally stuffed with ricotta and spinach?

  • Fettuccine
  • Gnocchi
  • Ravioli
  • Tortellini

69.) What is the name of the traditional Korean side dish made from fermented vegetables, usually with Napa cabbage and Korean radishes?

  • Banchan
  • Bibimbap
  • Gochujang
  • Kimchi

70.) What is the name of the Middle Eastern paste made from toasted ground hulled sesame?

  • Hummus
  • Labneh
  • Tahini
  • Za'atar

71.) Which Italian dessert is traditionally made with mascarpone cheese, coffee, and ladyfingers?

  • Cannoli
  • Gelato
  • Panna cotta
  • Tiramisu

72.) What is a key herbal ingredient in traditional absinthe that gives it its distinctive flavor?

  • Anise
  • Fennel
  • Juniper
  • Wormwood

73.) Which Greek pastry consists of layers of phyllo dough filled with nuts and honey syrup?

  • Baklava
  • Galaktoboureko
  • Kataifi
  • Loukoumades

74.) What is the name of the Japanese dish consisting of thinly sliced raw fish served without rice?

  • Sashimi
  • Sushi
  • Tempura
  • Uni

75.) What type of Japanese noodles are made from buckwheat?

  • Ramen
  • Soba
  • Somen
  • Udon

Hard Food & Drink Trivia Questions

These Food & Drink trivia questions are perfect for teenagers and adults. If you want to play Food & Drink trivia with family and friends, try these hard difficulty questions for a fun challenge.

76.) What ancient wine region in Georgia is known for its unique kvevri fermentation process?

  • Alsace
  • Condrieu
  • Kakheti
  • Ribera del Duero

77.) Which rare and aromatic rice variety is considered one of the most premium forms of basmati rice?

  • Koshihikari
  • Pusa 1121
  • Seeraga Samba
  • Sona Masuri

78.) What is the traditional Norwegian dish made of sheep's head called?

  • Lutefisk
  • Rakfisk
  • Raspeball
  • Smalahove

79.) What type of fungus is used in creating the unique flavor of Camembert cheese?

  • Aspergillus oryzae
  • Penicillium camemberti
  • Penicillium chrysogenum
  • Penicillium roqueforti

80.) In traditional Chinese cuisine, what is the primary cooking method used for dishes prepared in a shaguo?

  • Baking
  • Frying
  • Steaming
  • Stewing

81.) What distinctive culinary tool is required for the preparation of injera, a staple in Ethiopian cuisine?

  • Clay pot
  • Mitad
  • Pasta roller
  • Tagine

82.) Which Italian region is widely regarded as the home of the rarest truffles in the world?

  • Campania
  • Piedmont
  • Sicily
  • Tuscany

83.) Which Indonesian island is famous for its coffee made from beans digested by civet cats, known as Kopi Luwak?

  • Bali
  • Java
  • Sulawesi
  • Sumatra

84.) Which French cheese is unique due to its characteristic stretch and is known as 'the cheese that runs'?

  • Brie de Meaux
  • Comté
  • Roquefort
  • Vacherin Mont d'Or

85.) In Moroccan cuisine, what traditional method is used to seal tagine pots to enhance flavor during cooking?

  • Applying dough to the lid
  • Sealing with clay
  • Using wax
  • Wrapping in cloth

86.) In which Mexican state is the traditional method of nixtamalization for making maize tortillas most famously associated?

  • Chihuahua
  • Jalisco
  • Oaxaca
  • Yucatán

87.) Which UNESCO-listed Italian product is aged in wooden barrels and legally produces its vinegar only in Modena?

  • Aceto di vino
  • Cilantro vinegar
  • Raspberry vinegar
  • Traditional Balsamic vinegar

88.) How long do coffee beans need to dry naturally in the Ethiopian Harrar process?

  • 1 week
  • 10 days
  • 2 weeks
  • 3 weeks

89.) Which fish is commonly used in the traditional Peruvian dish ceviche that does not require cooking with heat?

  • Corvina
  • Salmon
  • Snapper
  • Tuna

90.) Which spice is derived from the dried stigma of a flower in the Crocus genus?

  • Cardamom
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • Saffron

91.) Which chili pepper is known as the world's hottest pepper, according to the Guinness World Records as of 2013?

  • Carolina Reaper
  • Habanero
  • Jalapeño
  • Scotch Bonnet

92.) Which wine region in France is home to the rare and sought-after Château d'Yquem?

  • Bordeaux
  • Chablis
  • Pomerol
  • Sauternes

93.) Coffee beans from the Blue Mountain region are highly sought after, but from which country do they originate?

  • Colombia
  • Ethiopia
  • Indonesia
  • Jamaica

94.) In the context of Northern Spain's olive oil production, what does the term "castillo" specifically refer to?

  • A brand name for estate-produced olive oil
  • A traditional Spanish olive oil pressing technique
  • A type of Spanish olive oil packaging
  • An olive variety used across Spain

95.) Which cuisine is known for the dish Yakbap, a sweet glutinous rice dessert often referred to in ancient Korean scripts?

  • Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Vietnamese

96.) In the preparation of authentic Italian balsamic vinegar, what is traditionally used as the base ingredient?

  • Apple cider
  • Cooked grape must
  • Red wine vinegar
  • White wine

97.) What is the main ingredient in the traditional Basque dish Marmitako, a hearty stew originally eaten by fishermen?

  • Cod
  • Lamb
  • Squid
  • Tuna

98.) Considered the world's most expensive nut, which nut originates from the South Sea Islands and is known for its creamy texture?

  • Brazil nut
  • Macadamia nut
  • Pecan nut
  • Pistachio nut

99.) In Japanese cuisine, what is the term for the distinctive clear soup flavored with dashi and garnished with seasonal ingredients?

  • Miso shiru
  • Osuimono
  • Suimono
  • Zosui

100.) What is the Spanish term for a type of dry-cured ham, which involves a traditional method of salting and air-drying?

  • Curado
  • Fresco
  • Iberico
  • Relleno

Very Hard Food & Drink Trivia Questions

These Food & Drink trivia questions are perfect for adults, college students, and advanced students. If you want to play Food & Drink trivia with friends, family, or colleagues, try these very hard questions to test your knowledge about Food & Drink at its limits.

101.) What is the name of the Japanese tea ceremony practice centered on the aesthetic of simplicity and quiet elegance?

  • Chado
  • Matcha
  • Sencha
  • Wabi-cha

102.) What is the term for the rare and endangered species of honey produced by Asian giant honey bees high in the Himalayas?

  • Acacia honey
  • Mad honey
  • Manuka honey
  • Royal honey

103.) What high-quality variety of tea, considered one of the rarest, is grown exclusively in certain estates of Sri Lanka?

  • Darjeeling
  • Lapsang Souchong
  • Matcha
  • Silver Tips

104.) What is the name of the saffron variety harvested from Crocus flowers in La Mancha, Spain?

  • Azafrán de La Mancha
  • Kesar saffron
  • Red Persian saffron
  • Spanish yellow saffron

105.) What is the name of the Japanese fruit that is known for its sweetness but is toxic if not prepared correctly, commonly associated with Okinawa?

  • Fugu
  • Kaki
  • Kinkan
  • Yuzu

106.) Which type of artisanal cheese, originating from the Normandy region, is illegal in the United States when made with unpasteurized milk aged less than 60 days?

  • Brie de Meaux
  • Camembert de Normandie
  • Neufchâtel
  • Roquefort

107.) What is the term for a multi-layered fermented honey-based Eastern European spirit that is aromatic and sweet?

  • Bimber
  • Krupnik
  • Kvass
  • Slivovitz

108.) What bacteria, added to milk, is essential for creating the distinct sour characteristics of traditional buttermilk?

  • Bifidobacterium bifidum
  • Lactobacillus acidophilus
  • Lactococcus lactis
  • Streptococcus thermophilus

109.) Which fermented fish product, known for its pungent aroma, is considered a delicacy and has been part of Scandinavian food culture for centuries?

  • Hákarl
  • Lutefisk
  • Rakfisk
  • Surströmming

110.) Which Italian condiment is made from fermented anchovies and used as a sauce?

  • Bagna càuda
  • Bottarga
  • Colatura di Alici
  • Garum

111.) What is the name of the popular Japanese cooking technique that preserves food in miso paste or lees of sake for aging?

  • Kamaboko
  • Kanten
  • Kasuzuke
  • Katsu

113.) What is the name of the popular Japanese cooking technique that preserves food in miso paste or lees of sake for aging?

  • Kamaboko
  • Kanten
  • Kasuzuke
  • Katsu

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