Love food?
We most certainly do, which is why we've gathered up a list of our favorite food trivia questions and answers to test your knowledge of the culinary world.
From fruits and fast food to proper dining etiquette, we've collected a variety of fun facts we think you're going to like.
For example, do you know how many pounds of milk it takes to make a single pound of cheese? How about this one: What popular restaurant chain did Glen Bell found back in the 1960s?
Perhaps you know the answers to those trivia questions, but do you know how many tines a standard dinner fork has or what a toque is?
If you do, then clearly you're a foodie of the first order. If not, read on to find those answers and plenty more food-related queries and facts that you're bound to find interesting.
Use this collection of tidbits to prepare for your next trivia night at the bar or just to have for your own knowledge. After all, it can't hurt to brush up on your skills just in case you ever need to know what a sous chef is or which silverware to use the next time you're at a wedding or fancy restaurant.
However you use these interesting food facts is totally up to you, but one thing's for sure, all of them of positively spec-taco-lar.
Food Trivia
- What year was the first McDonald's officially founded? Answer: 1954
- This type of chef works directly under the head or executive chef? Answer: Sous
- How many tines does a standard dinner fork have? Answer: Four
- Aug. 3 is dedicated to which fruit in the U.S.? Answer: Watermelon
- What French cutting technique involves finely shredding or ribboning vegetables or herbs? Answer: Chiffonade
- This phenolic compound helps add a sense of dryness to red wine. Answer: Tannin
- Invented in 1930, this well-known golden snack cake has a white cream filling. Answer: Twinkie
- What is the primary ingredient in pasta? Answer: Semolina flour
- What determines the color of an egg shell? Answer: The breed of chicken
- According to yougov.com, what pizza topping do Americans prefer the most? Answer: Pepperoni
- According to yougov.com, what pizza topping is America's least favorite? Answer: Anchovies
- How many times a month does the average person dine out? Answer: Three
- What frozen dessert did Dairy Queen introduce in 1985? Answer: Blizzard
- What term describes the process of dropping food into boiling water for a very brief time before quickly removing? Answer: Blanche
- This combination of butter and flour is used to thicken soups and sauces. Answer: Roux
- What was the first vegetable ever to be grown in space? Answer: The potato
- On average, how many pounds of milk are required to make one pound of cheese? Answer: 10
- In 1971, Starbucks opened its first store in what city and state? Answer: Seattle, Washington
- In a proper table setting, in what order should silverware be placed? Answer: In order of use, from the outside in
- Known as “Fairy Floss” this carnival treat was established by a dentist in 1904. Answer: Cotton candy
- Garlic, salt and olive oil (or mayonnaise) are the primary ingredients what popular type of sauce? Answer: Aioli
- “Have it your way” is the memorable slogan of what fast-food restaurant? Answer: Burger King
- What are the five basic types of taste? Answer: Sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami
- According to Guinness World Records, this restaurant in Madrid, Spain restaurant is the oldest in the world. Answer: Restaurante Botín
- What kind of nut is used to make traditional pesto? Answer: Pine nut
- How many gallons of ice cream does the average American consume each year? Answer: Four
- This Italian word stands for an appetizer typically made up of meats, cheeses and olives. Answer: Antipasto
- In 1969, entrepreneur Dave Thomas opened this restaurant and named it after his daughter. Answer: Wendy's
- Which U.S. president had a passion for Jelly Belly jelly beans? Answer: Ronald Reagan
- This spicy green paste often accompanies sushi. Answer: Wasabi
- The French meal salutation “bon appétit!” translates into what? Answer: Good appetite
- In American dining, which hand should hold the knife? Answer: Right
- Loosely translating into “snack spice” this Indian street dish is typically spicy, tangy, salty and crispy. Answer: Chaat
- This European sea bass is known for its flaky white meat and mild flavor. Answer: Branzino
- Produced primarily in Southern Italy, this lemon liqueur is best served straight from the freezer. Answer: Limoncello
- On average, how many buns come in a pack of hot dog buns? Answer: Eight
- What country produces the most coffee? Answer: Brazil
- In 1962, what popular restaurant chain did Glen Bell found? Answer: Taco Bell
- A trained wine professional or steward is known as what? Answer: A sommelier
- In British and Irish culture, this popular sausage and mashed potato dish is known as what? Answer: Bangers and mash
- What is the technical name for a pizza crust? Answer: Cornicione
- When seated at a group table, which drinking glass belongs to you? Answer: The one to the right of your plate
- What month is National Ice Cream Month? Answer: July
- What small, olive-like buds are a prominent ingredient in chicken piccata? Answer: Capers
- “It's the real thing” was once the slogan for what beverage? Answer: co*ke
- Which country is the world's largest producer of olive oil? Answer: Spain
- What is a toque more commonly known as? Answer: A chef's hat
- These Chinese steamed buns are typically filled with pork, spare ribs, vegetables and other ingredients. Answer: Bao
- Broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts all belong to what vegetable family? Answer: Cruciferous
- What do you call a bundle of fresh herbs and spices, tied together with string, that's added to soups and other dishes for flavor? Answer: Bouquet garni
Sarah Lemire
Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment reporter for TODAY who covers holidays, celebrities and everything in between.
