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Ice cream around the world Trivia Quiz

Ice cream is one of the world's oldest and popular desserts. Take a trip with me and find out how it is enjoyed around the globe.

A multiple-choice quiz by timence. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
timence

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
373,096

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. According to a 2013 survey by Unilever, which country, the origin of the flavour "hokey pokey", was the world's largest per capita consumer of ice cream? Hint

New Zealand

USA

Australia

China

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which African dairy company has grown from a small milk supplier in the early 1960s to one of Africa's largest and most successful ice cream producers? Hint

Fan Ice

Milk Fan

Fan Milk

Ice Fan

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Question 3 of 10

3. The largest ice cream company in Cuba, Coppelia, was founded by Fidel Castro.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Indian version of ice cream, kulfi, differs in what way to traditional Western ice cream? Hint

It is non-dairy based

It is denser

It is less creamy

It only comes in one flavour

5. Most countries set a minimum milk fat content of their ice cream to ensure their quality. In 2013, what was the difference between the minimum fat content requirement in the UK and the USA? Hint

UK was 5%; USA 10%

UK was 5%; USA did not have a required minimum

UK was 10%; USA 5%

USA was 5%; UK did not have a required minimum

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Question 6 of 10

6. Bastani is a traditional Persian ice cream that is still popular in the Middle East today. What ingredient gives it its distinctive yellow colour? Hint

Corn

Mango

Banana

Saffron

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which country, producing an ancient version of ice cream consisting of snow, honey and fruit, now has offerings such as olive oil and fig flavours? Hint

Egypt

Rome

Greece

China

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Question 8 of 10

8. Despite its cold climate, in 2013 Greenland was the largest per capita consumer of ice cream in Europe.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Dulce de leche flavoured ice cream became widely available in the mid 1990s. What gives it its distinctive brown colour? Hint

The caramelization process

Chocolate milk

Brown sugar

The addition of chocolate chips

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Asian country, in which you can find flavours such as cherry blossom and azuki, takes its ice cream consumption so seriously that it publishes regular white papers on the issue? Hint

China

Japan

South Korea

North Korea

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. According to a 2013 survey by Unilever, which country, the origin of the flavour "hokey pokey", was the world's largest per capita consumer of ice cream?

Answer: New Zealand

New Zealanders consumed an impressive 28 litres per person per year according to this industry source, significantly ahead of the next biggest consumers USA (21 litres) and Australia (18). New Zealand is famous for inventing the "hokey pokey" ice cream flavour, which consists of vanilla ice cream embedded with honeycomb or toffee.

2. Which African dairy company has grown from a small milk supplier in the early 1960s to one of Africa's largest and most successful ice cream producers?

Answer: Fan Milk

The primary selling technique in West Africa is street vendors, who employ tens of thousands of sellers on bikes and in carts. While it was originally based in Ghana, Fan Milk has spread to several other countries in West Africa, including Nigeria and Togo.

3. The largest ice cream company in Cuba, Coppelia, was founded by Fidel Castro.

Answer: True

Coppelia was founded in 1962 as a state-run company by President Fidel Castro. The parlour operating in the capital Havana is one of the biggest in the world, being able to hold about 1,000 people at the same time.

4. The Indian version of ice cream, kulfi, differs in what way to traditional Western ice cream?

Answer: It is denser

Compared with Western recipes, kulfi is creamier and denser. Like other ice cream, it is made with milk, cream and sugar. However, it is not whipped, giving it its denser quality. There are many flavours of kulfi, some of the most popular being mango, rose and pistachio.

5. Most countries set a minimum milk fat content of their ice cream to ensure their quality. In 2013, what was the difference between the minimum fat content requirement in the UK and the USA?

Answer: UK was 5%; USA 10%

Most countries specify 10%; however the UK only requires 5%. The UK actually goes one step further and allows 'non-dairy' desserts to be labelled as ice cream. Most gourmet brands set their fat content at 20% or more.

6. Bastani is a traditional Persian ice cream that is still popular in the Middle East today. What ingredient gives it its distinctive yellow colour?

Answer: Saffron

The Persians would enjoy this cool treat as relief from a desert climate. Along with saffron, it contains rose water, vanilla and pistachios (as well as milk and sugar of course).

7. Which country, producing an ancient version of ice cream consisting of snow, honey and fruit, now has offerings such as olive oil and fig flavours?

Answer: Greece

Ancient Greeks were instructed by Hippocrates to consume snow for their health, and they discovered it tasted much better mixed with sweet ingredients. Alexander the Great was said to have enjoyed a snow mixture including nectar. Nowadays, ice cream is one of the most popular desserts in Greece, with many stores in Athens stocking dozens of flavours.

8. Despite its cold climate, in 2013 Greenland was the largest per capita consumer of ice cream in Europe.

Answer: False

According to a 2013 Unilever survey, the largest per capita consumer in Europe is Finland, which is still somewhat surprising given the average daily maximum temperature in summer is less than 20 degrees Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit). Finland consumes 14 litres per person per year; Scandinavian countries dominate the consumption statistics across in Europe, with the second highest consumption in Sweden (12 litres), followed by Denmark (10).

9. Dulce de leche flavoured ice cream became widely available in the mid 1990s. What gives it its distinctive brown colour?

Answer: The caramelization process

The precise origins of dulce de leche are uncertain, but it has been traced back to South America in the 19th Century. It is a popular dessert and ice cream ingredient in Argentina, Brazil and Peru, among other countries. Its literal translation is "sweet of milk".

10. Which Asian country, in which you can find flavours such as cherry blossom and azuki, takes its ice cream consumption so seriously that it publishes regular white papers on the issue?

Answer: Japan

The Japanese Ice Cream Association publishes this document to keep track of this dessert's ever-increasing popularity. Azuki is a red bean flavour, most popular with older citizens. Matcha, a green tea-based flavour, is also very popular.

Source: Author timence

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