100 Food Trivia Questions And Answers for Foodies

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Looking for some fun food trivia questions? Food is part of daily life for many people. It brings comfort, memories, and simple joy. From home cooking to eating out, meals often connect people through shared tastes, routines, and everyday experiences.

Food also plays a role in culture and personal habits. Meals can remind people of family time, travel moments, or calm evenings at home. Reading food trivia questions can spark curiosity and help people notice small details they often miss while eating or cooking.

In this article, we have gathered some fun food trivia questions and answers from various sources, Wednesday (28/1/2025). Let's dive in!

1. Which country is the largest exporter of coffee beans worldwide? Brazil

2. What is the difference between ice cream and gelato? Gelato has less fat and air than ice cream

3. Which nut is used to make marzipan? Almonds

4. What does it mean to "dock" pastry dough? To pierce it

5. Which spice is derived from the Crocus flower and is one of the most expensive spices in the world? Saffron

6. What is the primary ingredient in the Middle Eastern dish falafel? Chickpeas

7. Which country drinks the most coffee in pounds per year? Finland

8. What condiment was used for its medicinal qualities in the 1800s? Ketchup

9. What is a finely chopped mixture of mushrooms, onions and herbs called? Duxelles

10. Which fruit is known as the "king of fruits" and has a strong smell? Durian

11. Where does Wagyu beef get its name? Japan - 'Wa' means Japanese and 'gyu' means cow

12. What are the three most prevalent fruit allergies? Apple, peach, and kiwi

13. Which chocolate bar is the global bestseller? Snickers

14. What makes broth different than stock? Broth is made with meat while stock is made with bones

15. How many tablespoons are in a cup? 16

16. What is the base ingredient of gummy bears? Gelatin

17. Which country gets credit for developing French fries? Belgium

18. What is the most expensive spice in the world when listed by weight? Saffron

19. What French cutting technique involves finely shredding or ribboning vegetables or herbs? Chiffonade

20. Which fruits are scientifically related to roses? Apples, pears, cherries, peaches, and strawberries

21. What term describes the process of dropping food into boiling water for a brief time before quickly removing? Blanching

22. What combination of flour and butter is used to thicken sauces while cooking? Roux

23. What is the technical name for a pizza crust? Cornicione

24. Which country is the world's largest producer of olive oil? Spain

25. What small, olive-like buds are a prominent ingredient in chicken piccata? Capers

26. What is the only fruit with seeds on the outside? Strawberries

27. How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon? Three

28. What ingredient is used in bread to make it rise? Yeast

29. What is it called when you bake a pie crust before adding the filling? Blind baking

30. Which fruit is dried to make raisins? Grapes

31. What fruit has varieties called Bartlett and Anjou? Pears

32. What type of nut is used to make marzipan? Almonds

33. What are the two main ingredients in eggnog? Raw eggs and milk

34. What type of cookie is used to make tasty houses decorated with frosting and candy at Christmas? Gingerbread

35. What is royal icing? Icing made with icing sugar and egg whites

36. How many ice cream flavors does Baskin-Robbins have? 31

37. What year was the chocolate chip cookie invented? 1938

38. What ingredient is added to brown sugar that makes it brown? Molasses

39. What do you call a cluster of bananas? A hand

40. What was popcorn originally called? Popped corn

41. How many tines does a standard dinner fork have? Four

42. What determines the color of an egg shell? The breed of chicken

43. On average, how many buns come in a pack of hot dog buns? Eight

44. What is the primary ingredient in pasta? Semolina flour

45. Which vegetable was the first to be grown in space? Potato

46. What frozen dessert did Dairy Queen introduce in 1985? Blizzard

47. Invented in 1930, this well-known golden snack cake has a white cream filling. Twinkie

48. What do you call a bundle of fresh herbs and spices tied together with string that's added to soups for flavor? Bouquet garni

49. Broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts all belong to what vegetable family? Cruciferous

50. What are the five basic types of taste? Sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami

51. What number will you find on the side of a Heinz ketchup bottle? 57

52. Which U.S. state produces the most pistachios? California

53. In which country was Hawaiian pizza actually invented? Canada

54. Which Ben and Jerry's flavor is named after a legendary Grateful Dead musician? Cherry Garcia

55. What is the Pillsbury Doughboy's real name? Poppin' Fresh

56. Where did German chocolate cake actually come from? Dallas, Texas

57. The Smith Island cake is the official dessert of which U.S. state? Maryland

58. What's the most stolen grocery item? Cheese

59. How many hamburgers does McDonald's sell a day? 6.5 million

60. Which country is ranked first in potato production? China

61. What kind of fruit was known as the "appel of paradis" in the Middle Ages? The banana

62. In which hemisphere are cranberries grown? The Northern Hemisphere

63. What type of gas is dissolved in water to make fizzy water, or seltzer? Carbon Dioxide

64. Which leafy salad green is a member of the sunflower family? Lettuce

65. What green vegetable is called a courgette in France? Zucchini

66. Which fast food restaurant boasts that you can "Have it your way"? Burger King

67. How many herbs and spices are in Colonel Sanders' original KFC recipe? 11

68. When was In-N-Out Burger founded? 1948

69. Which fast food chain is known to "have the meats"? Arby's

70. What iconic burger did McDonald's introduce in 1968? The Big Mac

71. What was the first fast food chain in China? KFC

72. In 1962, what popular restaurant chain did Glen Bell found? Taco Bell

73. Which U.S. state grows the most apples? Washington State

74. Who penned the song "Cheeseburger in Paradise"? Jimmy Buffett

75. Which U.S. president had a passion for Jelly Belly jelly beans? Ronald Reagan

76. Arachibutyrophobia is the fear of what food sticking to the roof of your mouth? Peanut butter

77. What is the only edible food that never expires? Honey

78. What is the anatomical name for a bunch of bananas? A hand – and one banana is called a finger

79. How long was the longest noodle ever recorded? 3,084 m (10,119 ft 1.92 in)

80. What was chicken tikka masala invented? Glasgow, Scotland

81. Which Fast Food Chain was the biggest purchaser of kale in the United States until 2012? Pizza Hut

82. What food was the first to be eaten on the moon? Bacon

83. Why was pound cake originally called pound cake? In the original recipe, there was a pound of every ingredient in the cake

84. William Morrison, the inventor of cotton candy, held what profession? Dentist

85. Which candy bar is named after the Mars family horse? Snickers

86. What popular crunchy American snack was invented by a janitor working in the Frito Lay plant? Flamin' Hot Cheetos

87. More than two billion people worldwide eat this insect which has spent most of its life underground. The cicada

88. How did pineapples come to be called pineapple? The original discoverers thought they looked like big pine cones

89. What fresh fruit can be kept fresh for over a year if kept cold enough? Apples

90. In what country is bird poop considered a delicacy due to its remote nature and limited food resources? Greenland

91. Are almonds considered seeds or nuts? Seeds

92. Which popular and cherry-flavored soda was created over 100 years ago? Cheerwine

93. What is the oldest soft drink in America? Dr. Pepper

94. Which soft drink was originally invented as a mixer for whiskey? Mountain Dew

95. Which animal is commonly associated with Budweiser beer? Clydesdale horses

96. When was cocaine removed from the famous soft drink Coca-Cola? 1929

97. What is Maxwell Coffee named after? The Maxwell Hotel

98. Which spirit is known to be made from fermented rice? Sake

99. What popular drink advertises as being "sports fuel"? Gatorade

100. What liquor is poured on top of the New Orleans classic bread pudding? Bourbon