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1. Caviar has been considered a luxury food item since ancient times. The world's most exclusive variety is Almas caviar, which is what colour?

From Quiz Fit for a King: Luxury Menu Items of the World

Answer: White

Almas white caviar comes from the albino beluga sturgeon found in the Caspian Sea near Iran. Albino sturgeon are quite rare and Almas caviar is obtained from specimens that are over a hundred years old, as their eggs improve in quality and taste as the fish ages. Almas caviar is sold exclusively in stores run by the Caviar House & Prunier company, and comes packaged in a tin made of 24 karat gold!

From Quiz Molecular Gastronomy

Answer: Spherification

Spherification was introduced in 2003 by chef Ferrari Adria during a cooking experiment. Two of his famous dishes include spherical mango ravioli and liquid pea ravioli. The process of cooking by using chemical reactions has since then become very popular as a food science and culinary art.

From Quiz Hubby and Chubbie Love New Snacks!

Answer: Smoked Pig Ears

Smoked pig ears are actually a tasty treat for Midwestern dogs in the USA. Sad to say, humans in Chubbie's area enjoy pickled trotters and pickled eggs. (Stop into a small town Nebraska tavern and enjoy strange and wonderful menu items.) Fun fact: According to the Cambridge Dictionary, "to make a pig's ear of" means to do something very badly...as in the British citation "Tim made a right pig's ear of putting those shelves up." Hmmm...perhaps he needs a cold beverage and a pickled egg to feel better.

From Quiz You Can't Make That!

Answer: KFC Double Down

The KFC Double Down was a "sandwich" without the bread. It consisted of bacon, two types of cheese and a "special sauce" nestled in between two Original Recipe chicken fillets.

From Quiz A List of Ingredients

Answer: Durum

The raw materials selected to make pasta go a long way toward determining the texture, the appearance, the colour and, importantly, the flavour of the end product. In comparison to common wheat grains that are used to make bread and a number of Oriental noodles Durum wheat is much harder. This means that when it is put through the milling process it will produce course middlings. These are called semolina. This hardness will then provide a greater stability to the pasta during the cooking process. The additional advantage with Durum is that it produces a much more intense yellow colouring and provides a beautiful nutty flavour. In Italy laws have been passed that insist only Durum is to be used in the production of dried pasta products and to use anything else and pass it off as pasta would be tantamount to fraud. There are other considerations. The wheat, whilst important, is not the sole determinant of the quality of the pasta. There are other raw ingredients involved as well as the pasta recipe and the actual production process that need to be worked through. All will have some impact on the final result. Also Durum wheat may not suit everyone as it also possesses a higher protein and stronger gluten content.

From Quiz Yum's the Word

Answer: Remouillage

In French, the word remouillage means 're-wetting'. Remouillage is weaker and less gelatinous than the first stock, and is commonly referred to as 'second stock'. Usually remouillage is simmered for five hours.

From Quiz Ladles and Jellyspoons

Answer: A jelly is clear, while a jam contains pieces of fruit.

Modern fruit jellies are generally made by straining fruit juice, combining it with sugar and causing it to gel by heating it. Some fruits and berries require the addition of extra pectin in order to gel. Jam is made from whole fruits, and may include flesh, skin and/or seeds.

From Quiz Tidbits from Around the World

Answer: Congee

Congee traces its origins to Tamil/Malayalam 'Kanji', while other south Indian languages also have similar sounding names. This is usually prepared by boiling rice in a lot of water (about 1:5 to 1:12 ratio) and adding a few spices. A variant of this is generally served to convalescents in almost all Asian cultures. Kedgeree traces its origins to Khichri, a preparation of rice and lentils. However, there are also claims that Kedgeree originated in Scotland. There is no argument about the origins of Mulligatawny, though. This soup traces its roots to Tamil "Milagu Tanni", literally, "Pepper water". Bubble and squeak is another dish which may have originated in India and is prepared by using leftovers from the previous day. It is held that the name itself originated due to the bubbles that rise and the squeaking sounds made by the ingredients while frying. ~ vpatnaik

From Quiz Food and Beverage Facts from Around The World

Answer: Watercress

Puha grows in low lying areas and by creeks and rivers. The dish 'Pork and puha' is very tender and sweet and lovely with boiled potatoes fresh out of the garden.

From Quiz Is That Your Hand in My Popcorn?

Answer: World War 2

Candy production during World War 2 was reduced greatly due to sugar rationing. This caused Americans to find another food to be eaten as a snack.

From Quiz Diets - Stop Look and Lessen

Answer: 1972

The Atkins diet is a four-phase lifestyle change that slowly weans the user off a large carbohydrate intake. The diet has been criticized for its high fat content. The diet spawned the short-lived Coca-Cola C2 and Pepsi Edge, and caused the decline of the Krispy Kreme franchise at the height of the diet's popularity, 2003 to 2005. Dr. Atkins died in 2003 and his nutrition company filed for bankruptcy in 2005.

From Quiz How The Potato Chip Came To Be

Answer: They are cooked and salted

Potato chips are often served as an appetizer, side dish or a snack. when they are sold, it's usually in bags. Many others also come with various flavors and ingredients such as seasonings, herbs, spices, cheeses and other artificial additives.

From Quiz Bovril is Not a Dirty Word

Answer: Johnston's Fluid Beef

Good choice Bovril! I definitely think the product would not sell as well with the original name.

From Quiz Crackers in Cinema

Answer: Pickled fruit

Pickled fruit are a popular snack in Malaysia and can be found in a wide range of places, from regular food markets to street vendors and even in bus terminals. Mango, guava and papaya are popular fruit pickles. Fruit is typically pickled in vinegar with a variety of spices for different flavours - ginger and nutmeg are regularly used, however some varieties will include chillies for a spicy twist.

From Quiz One Drink Too Many...

Answer: Palinka

Palinka is usually made from a variety of fruit such as pears, plums and cherries. The alcohol content varies between 37.5 and 86 percent.

From Quiz Nutrition Labels in Canada are Good for You!

Answer: Both of these

The labels are placed on most prepackaged food including many vegetables, meats, anything processed or in a can/bag such as bread and soup. There are only a few exceptions which do not have to display "the facts."

From Quiz Doctor Impossible: Food Edition

Answer: Solanine

The potato is a starchy staple that historically has served as the main source of nutrition in many countries, particularly in Europe. It is a good source of several vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, B6 and iron. It comes in a variety of shapes, colors and textures which allows for an assortment of preparation methods, and thanks to the French fry, most Americans at least get some vegetables in their diet. The dark side of the potato: It is actually a member of the nightshade family (which also includes the highly toxic belladonna). Most members of the family contain solanine which can affect the nervous system and cause headaches, diarrhea and even death. Cooking reduces the toxicity; light exposure, damage and age can increase it. Potatoes that have begun to sprout, wrinkle or turn green shouldn't be eaten. Incidentally, if you've decided to allow your sprouted potato to grow into a plant, keep your pets away from it - the leaves are particularly toxic.

From Quiz Marginally Obscure Food Tid-Bits

Answer: bacon squares and cookies

The complete menu consisted of three sweet cookies, four squares of bacon, peaches, coffee and a fruit drink. I guess NASA didn't want the moon pioneers to put on any weight!

From Quiz Great Condiments I Have Known (UK)

Answer: 28 million

That's a lot of pickle! This popular pickle has been made since 1922. Although the recipe is "secret", a good pickle should contain a mix of lightly cooked, crunchy vegetables in a sweet and tangy sauce. It should include cucumber, green tomatoes, onion, garlic, vinegar, coriander seed, allspice, cardamon and the piece de resistance - cinnamon.

From Quiz The Sport of Eating

Answer: 66

This event was seen live on ESPN on July 4,2007. Nathan's is a Hot Dog restaurant on Coney Island, New York.

From Quiz The Just in Case You Were Wondering Quiz

Answer: Diamond Jim Brady

Dinner was his main meal after having polished off thousands of calories at breakfast and lunch. A typical dinner would include dozens of oysters, six or seven lobsters, a dozen crabs, steak, terrapin, green turtle soup, two canvasback ducks, pastries, orange juice and two pounds of chocolate for dessert. But this wasn't all! After the theater, he had supper consisting of game birds, wild fowl and more orange juice. New York restaurateur, George Recto, said he was the "best 25 customers I ever had." After Brady's death, an autopsy showed that he had a stomach 6 times larger than the average person.

From Quiz What Would Elvis Eat?

Answer: Coffee

This recipe appears in "Are You Hungry Tonight?: Elvis' Favorite Recipes" by Brenda Butler. (Fair warning: By the end of this quiz, you'll have read about enough Elvis cookbooks you might be inspired to start your own collection. Don't blame me if you gain so much weight you have trouble squeezing into that sequined jumpsuit.)

From Quiz Food For Thought 1

Answer: Afghanistan

Carrots were first cultivated in the 7th century, starting out with yellow flesh and purple exterior. The Dutch developed the orange carrot. There have also been red, black, yellow and white carrots brought to the United States by the English.

From Quiz What in the world are you eating?

Answer: An emulsifier

It keeps oil and water mixed together. It also keeps chocolate from discoloring.

From Quiz The Edible Quiz

Answer: Tea

In the United States alone over 187 million gallons of tea are consumed each year. That's more than 13 gallons per person!

From Quiz Food Safety & Sanitation I (Inspection/Illness)

Answer: The USDA and the FDA

The USDA and the FDA are the main inspectors on the taxpayer's payroll. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) is merely more of an informational-type agency that tries to get the word out about public health hazards. The CSPI (Center for Science in the Public Interest) is an organization much like the CDC, created to research and disperse information about certain public affairs.

From Quiz Calorie Controlled Quiz

Answer: 8

You burn off around 80 calories an hour just sitting, so that's 7-8 hours of the legal twig for a 580 calorie Big Mac. Why bother exercising?

From Quiz Food For Thought

Answer: Gerber Baby Food

Gerber Products Company was founded in Michigan in 1927 by Daniel Gerber, who already owned a food canning company. His infant daughter, Sally, required specially-made food, and his wife spent long hours in the kitchen preparing it. He had the idea that mothers everywhere might appreciate a nutritious, ready-made food for their babies. No, it wasn't Sally who became the Gerber baby; it was Anna Turner Cook. The company determined that her hand-drawn picture, submitted by a neighbor, had great advertising appeal. The image was trademarked in 1931, and is still found on products today. Cook passed away in 2022 at the age of 95 after a successful career of teaching and writing books.

From Quiz Food And Drink 64

Answer: Raw

It is freshly ground beef,uncooked, mixed with a raw egg, chopped onions and seasoning.

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