June 8, 2025

Food Quiz: Flavours, nutrition and culinary traditions

Questions

  1. Which fruit is known as the “king of fruits” and is famous for its strong smell?
  2. What is the main ingredient in traditional Japanese miso soup?
  3. Which type of pasta is shaped like small rice grains and is often used in soups?
  4. What is the process of heating milk until it curdles and separates into curds and whey called?
  5. Which vegetable is known for its high vitamin C content and is often used in salads?
  6. What is the name of the Italian dish that consists of thinly sliced raw meat or fish, typically served as an appetizer?
  7. Which dairy product is traditionally used to make cheese and is produced by fermenting milk?
  8. What is the name of the spicy, fermented condiment made from chili peppers, garlic, and vinegar, commonly used in Korean cuisine?
  9. Which nut is the primary ingredient in marzipan?
  10. What type of bread is a flatbread that is commonly used in Middle Eastern cuisine, often topped with herbs and olive oil?

Answers:

  1. Durian
  2. Miso paste (fermented soybean paste)
  3. Orzo
  4. Curdling
  5. Bell pepper
  6. Carpaccio
  7. Cheese
  8. Gochujang
  9. Almonds
  10. Pita bread