FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!
Quiz about Macadamia Nuts the Queen of Nuts
Quiz about Macadamia Nuts the Queen of Nuts

Macadamia Nuts, the Queen of Nuts Quiz


Expensive but a delicacy. The macadamia is soft and delicious but some species are very bitter and poisonous. How much do we know about this popular snack?

A multiple-choice quiz by Rangutan. Estimated time: 4 mins.
  1. Home
  2. »
  3. Quizzes
  4. »
  5. Hobbies Trivia
  6. »
  7. Food & Drink
  8. »
  9. Nuts

Author
Rangutan
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
320,507
Updated
Sep 03 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
430
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 64 (4/10), boon99 (9/10), Guest 172 (8/10).
- -
Question 1 of 10
1. Macadamia nuts are being harvested on a large scale in all these regions except which one? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Also called "Queen of Nuts", which is NOT another alternative name for the macadamia? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The macadamia nut was named after: Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Some species of macadamia nuts contain cyanogenic glycerides. This makes those nuts __________ . Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The macadamia is known in Queensland also as the Bauple Nut, named as such after which of the following? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Macadamia nuts are produced worldwide locations such as Hawaii, California, South Africa, Israel and Brazil, but not much in Europe. Why not much in Europe? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which country produces the most macadamia nuts? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Macadamia nuts are highly nutritious. For which property are they champion? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. How does the macadamia nut grow? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Other than humans, which of these may crack a macadamia nut? Hint



(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

arrow Select a User ID:
arrow Choose a Password:
arrow Your Email:




Most Recent Scores
Mar 22 2024 : Guest 64: 4/10
Feb 21 2024 : boon99: 9/10
Feb 11 2024 : Guest 172: 8/10

Score Distribution

quiz
Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Macadamia nuts are being harvested on a large scale in all these regions except which one?

Answer: Macedonia

In 1928 the first European discovered the plant in Australia 1828 and it is native only to that region of the world. There are no macadamia plantations in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
2. Also called "Queen of Nuts", which is NOT another alternative name for the macadamia?

Answer: Mc Do Nut

Mac Doughnut?
3. The macadamia nut was named after:

Answer: John Macadam of the Philosophical Institute of Australia

The German botanist Ferdinand von Mueller named the plant after his friend John Macadam.
4. Some species of macadamia nuts contain cyanogenic glycerides. This makes those nuts __________ .

Answer: toxic

The edible nuts contain toxins too but in negligible quantities for humans. Dogs though will get very ill if fed macadamia nuts.
5. The macadamia is known in Queensland also as the Bauple Nut, named as such after which of the following?

Answer: A mountain in Queensland where the nuts grow wildly

Further, Mount Bauple is named after a legendary dragon-like lizard. Aboriginal names for the delicious nut include "jindilli" or "boombera".
6. Macadamia nuts are produced worldwide locations such as Hawaii, California, South Africa, Israel and Brazil, but not much in Europe. Why not much in Europe?

Answer: It's too cold

The macadamia plant thrives in warm climates; the plant cannot survive frost spells.
7. Which country produces the most macadamia nuts?

Answer: Australia

The macadamia is indigenous to Australia. The USA exceeded Australia in production from 1950 until 1997 when Australia again supplied the most, now more than 40%.
8. Macadamia nuts are highly nutritious. For which property are they champion?

Answer: High in beneficial monounsaturated fats

Macadamia contain proteins, minerals, vitamins and "good" fats. The oil is also used in cosmetics.
9. How does the macadamia nut grow?

Answer: On a tree

Macadamia trees can grow to 12 meters high and over 100 years old. The trees can yield 20 kg of nuts per year.
10. Other than humans, which of these may crack a macadamia nut?

Answer: really big parrots

Hyacinth Macaws, very large parrots, are given whole macadamia nuts and crack them open easily.
Source: Author Rangutan

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor ozzz2002 before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.
3/28/2024, Copyright 2024 FunTrivia, Inc. - Report an Error / Contact Us