Yussuf.net Quiz 33: spices and condiments

Questions

  1. What is the world’s most expensive spice by weight?
  2. What is wasabi typically made from in restaurants?
  3. What color is turmeric?
  4. What is the main ingredient in mustard?
  5. Which spice is used in both sweet and savory dishes and comes from tree bark?
  6. What is soy sauce made from?
  7. What gives chili peppers their heat?
  8. What is the base of pesto sauce?
  9. What type of food is sriracha?
  10. What herb is commonly used in Italian dishes and also comes in a dried, flake form?

Answers

  1. Saffron
  2. Horseradish
  3. Yellow-orange
  4. Mustard seeds
  5. Cinnamon
  6. Fermented soybeans
  7. Capsaicin
  8. Basil (and pine nuts, garlic, cheese, olive oil)
  9. Spicy chili sauce
  10. Oregano