Food & Drink Trivia and Answers

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Easy

What is the main ingredient of a mince pie?

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Answer: Fruit
Mince pie's main ingredient is dried fruits mixed with meat and spices. Mince pie originally always contained meat, but modern recipes contain beef suet.

Hard

"Ital" is the word used to describe the cuisine of which group of people?

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Answer: Rastafarians
"Ital" is derived from the word "vital" and describes the espoused diets, which usually consists of abstaining from processed foods, of Rastafarians.

Easy

Which American political figure was key in getting legislation passed to improve the nutritional value of food served in schools?

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Answer: Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama was a central figure in getting the "Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act", which sought to improve nutrition and reduce obesity, passed in 2010.

Hard

Which was the first political party in the United States to implement a free breakfast program for school children?

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Answer: Black Panther
The Black Panther Party's "Free Breakfast for Children Program", implemented in 1969, served as the inspiration for similar initiatives run by the US federal government today.

Hard

Shito pepper is a commonly used condiment in which part of the world?

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Answer: West Africa
In Ghana, West Africa shito pepper is just as ubiquitously as ketchup is in the United States.

Easy

What is sushi traditionally wrapped in?

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Answer: Seaweed
Edible seaweed is algae that can be eaten and used to prepare food. Seaweed typically contains high amounts of fiber and is complete in protein.

VeryHard

During which year was cocaine finally removed as an ingredient in Coca Cola?

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Answer: 1929
Between 1886 and 1929 cocaine was a recurring ingredient in Coca Cola, as the drug was then legal and used for medicinal purposes.

Medium

Mr. Pibb was a soft drink created by the Coca-Cola Company to compete with what other soft drink?

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Answer: Dr. Pepper
Mr. Pibb was created in the summer of 1972 after The Coca-Cola Company wanted to create a drink that would rival the growing success of Dr Pepper.

Easy

What cooking technique involves submerging food in a liquid at a relatively low temperature?

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Answer: Poaching
Poaching moistens your food and allows you to cook over a long period of time without overcooking. Foods that are commonly poached include eggs, chicken, and vegetables.



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