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Quiz about Kitchen Delights
Quiz about Kitchen Delights

Kitchen Delights! Trivia Quiz


Welcome to the challenge where food and your brain will be cooked!

A multiple-choice quiz by AviationLord. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
AviationLord
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
372,960
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
447
Last 3 plays: rooby2s (4/10), Andyboy2021 (10/10), Guest 50 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which elements form the compound used to prevent salt from clumping, or to make it easier for salt to pour down the holes of a salt shaker? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. How did Ruth Graves Wakefield invent the chocolate chip cookie? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Where did the Oregano seasoning came from? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of these materials isn't appropriate for a mortar and pestle used to crush herbs and spices? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The infinity chili has a rating of how many Scoville Heat Units? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of these isn't a type of gravy sauce? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of these whisks has one loop with another wire coiled around it like a spring? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of these pancakes originated from Indonesia? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of these forks has a different number of prongs than the others? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of these utensils are used to break slices of cake without damaging the confection? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which elements form the compound used to prevent salt from clumping, or to make it easier for salt to pour down the holes of a salt shaker?

Answer: Magnesium, Carbon, Oxygen

In 1858, John Mason created an interesting "jar" it consisted of a jar and a cap made of tin with holes on it. But, there was a problem, because the salt got stuck on the cap and very few dropped through the hole. The Morton Salt company solved this problem by using magnesium carbonate (MgCO3) to decrease the friction and made the salt shaker more effective.
2. How did Ruth Graves Wakefield invent the chocolate chip cookie?

Answer: She ran out of chocolate and used a chocolate bar which did not melt

The chocolate chip cookie was invented in Massachusetts, the year 1930. Ruth Graves Wakefield was preparing chocolate cookies, but she ran our of regular chocolate which will melt when poured into the dough, so she used a chocolate bar which turned out unexpected.

The chocolate bar didn't melt, so in the end the cookies were baked with chocolates on top of them and the chocolate chip cookie was born.
3. Where did the Oregano seasoning came from?

Answer: Mediterranean

Oregano is a type of spice which was grown in the Mediterranean region. Its name is of Greek origin. This spice gives a spicy or sweet taste depending on the variety and it grows best on a hot and dry climate.
4. Which of these materials isn't appropriate for a mortar and pestle used to crush herbs and spices?

Answer: Rubber

Rubber cannot crush hard materials and easily broken if accidentally burned or cut. Metals such as brass and iron are very durable and hard, but they also have a disadvantage in that they can react to acid and become rusty, so it is advisable not to crush acidic substances using this type. Marble is one of the most durable materials, but it is quite heavy and expensive. Also, any type of stone can take on some aroma when crushing strong spices.
5. The infinity chili has a rating of how many Scoville Heat Units?

Answer: 1.067.286

The Infinity was created by Nick Woods, in England. Its morphological shape looks like a strawberry with light red color and it has a rating of 1,067,286 SHU (Scoville Heat Units), which is exceptionally hot - the chili was briefly the world record holder for being the hottest.
6. Which of these isn't a type of gravy sauce?

Answer: speciosus gravy

The main ingredient for the gravy sauce is the oily residue from cooking meat. Wheat flour or cornstarch may be added for texture, and now the variety of gravy sauce is expanding. Gravy is also canned and is usually served with dishes containing meat and vegetables. Chocolate gravy is made with fat, flour, cocoa powder and sugar. Egg gravy uses meat drippings and flour which is added with salt and pepper, and of course an egg. Sawmill gravy is made from the common ingredients, with added black pepper and bits of sausage or chicken liver.
7. Which of these whisks has one loop with another wire coiled around it like a spring?

Answer: gravy whisk

One loop shaped like half a circle and coiled wire around it is the trademark shape of the gravy whisk, which is used for mixing certain fluids, for example as it name suggests a gravy sauce.
8. Which of these pancakes originated from Indonesia?

Answer: Serabi

Serabi originates from Indonesia and it tastes sweet or savory based on it variant. The batter is made from coconut Milk mixed with Rice Flour, and for extra taste, Pandan leaves are added.
9. Which of these forks has a different number of prongs than the others?

Answer: chip fork

The seafood, cocktail, and pastry fork have three prongs respectively, while the chip fork has two prongs for eating finger foods, such as french fries, potato chips, and fried fish. The pastry fork has a wider left or right prong according to the user, the wider left means that it is a right-handed pastry fork, while a wider right is a left-handed pastry fork.
10. Which of these utensils are used to break slices of cake without damaging the confection?

Answer: cake breaker

The cake breaker takes form of a giant metal comb and a wooden handle. With this tool, slices of cake can be broken without cutting it and each slice can be pulled easily. It has a length about 10 - 11 inches and it works well with cake fork.
Source: Author AviationLord

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