Food Quiz on the origins of everday ingredients

A quick food quiz

1. Food Quiz C’mon Foodies, have a Go!

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3. Everyone craves this delicious, juicy fruit on a hot summer’s day. Which country should we thank? Egypt Back Evidence suggests that watermelon was grown by the Egyptians as far back as 2000 B.C. Certainly, the large fruit originated in and around Northeast Africa, in varieties less appetizing than the cultivated ones we know and love. Today, watermelon is grown all over the world.

4. It is certain that there is nothing like one of these. Who do we have to thank for this tasty bite? Germany Back While we may consider them as American as baseball and Chevrolet, they are actually from Germany. Frankfurters, the staple sausages that evolved into hot dogs, date back to the 1400s. Hot dogs in the form we know them have been sold in the United States since the 1860s

5. They’re great in a martini. Where did this pitted fruit originate? Mediterranean Back Olive trees can be found all over the world, but they originated in the Mediterranean. In fact, fossils date to at least 20 million years ago. Edible olives have been with us for around 6,000 years.

6. The country of its origin is open to conjecture, but one country can claim the first written record of vineyards. Syria Back Cuneiform script tablets that describe early grape cultivation have been found in Syria. Grapes are used to make wine, jams and more, and grape leaves are used in Mediterranean cuisine. Of course, grapes are also eaten as-is, as a tasty fruit treat.

7. Essentially, a very thin pancake served with both sweet and savoury fillings, this dish originated in which country? France Back Served with both sweet and savory fillings. crepes might be popular all over the world, but without a doubt they are a French creation. In particular, they come from the region of Brittany.

8. This delicious triangle-shaped, deep-fried dish originated in which country? Persia Back The word samosa can be traced to the Persian word sanbosag . The samosa originated in the Middle East and Central Asia. The samosa spread to the Indian subcontinent, following the invasion of the Central Asian Turkic dynasties in the region.

9. This spice is usually associated with which country? India Back Although black pepper was originally found across Southeast Asia, it is always associated with the country of India. In fact, it was in use in Indian cooking back in 2000 B.C. Pepper became so highly prized as a trade commodity, it was often referred to as "black gold."

10. Where did this yummy delight originate? Greece Back An ancient form of cheesecake may have been a popular dish in ancient Greece even prior to Romans' adoption of it with the conquest of Greece. The English name cheesecake has been used only since the 15th century, but the cheesecake did not evolve into its modern form until somewhere around the 18th century.

11. Which country do we thank for the origin of this fast food? Belgium Back Potatoes were deep-fried prior to 1680 in the Meuse valley, in what was then the Spanish Netherlands (present-day Belgium). The local inhabitants caught fish in the Meuse reiver , but when the river was frozen and fishing became hazardous, they cut potatoes in the form of small fish and fried them

12. The original croissant, not the puffed pastry variety which is famous today, came from which country? Austria Back Kipfel is a traditional yeast bread roll that is rolled and formed into a crescent before baking. Crescent-shaped pastries are considered to be the oldest-surviving pastry shape. It is thought to be the inspiration for the French croissant, which has a very similar shape but is made with a different type of dough.

13. Where does the vindaloo curry come from? Portuguese Back The word vindaloo is a garbled pronunciation of the popular Portuguese dish carne de vinha d'alhos (meat marinated in wine-vinegar and garlic), which made its way to India in the 15th century along with Portuguese explorers.

14. Where did the Caesar Salad originate? Mexico Back The salad's creation is generally attributed to restaurateur Caesar Cardini , an Italian immigrant who operated restaurants in Mexico and the United States.

15. These seeds (not nuts, as generally thought) though grown over a wide area, is associated with which country? Brazil Back Cashew nuts were first grown in Brazil. The Portuguese brought the nuts to Europe, India and East Africa in the 1500s. Cashews are now grown all over the world, with Vietnam leading production figures.

16. These beans, used to make soy sauce, was domesticated over 9,000 years ago in which country? China Back Soybeans are a staple of the Chinese diet and have been a domesticated crop in the country from around 1100 BC. They moved from there to Japan and Korea. Trade saw soybeans reach Europe and the Americas in the 1700s.

17. Loved the world over, this seafood dish originates in which ountry ? Japan Back Sushi, which means "sour rice," originates from another dish, known as narezushi, in which fish was stored in rice to stop it from rotting. Sushi as we know it today was first served during the Edo period in Japan's history.

18. These hot fruits come which country? Mexico Back Chili peppers, the fruit of the Capsicum plant, originated in Mexico and have formed part of their cuisine for thousands of years, from around 7,500 B.C. in fact. These fiery fruits were introduced to India through trade in the early 1500s.

19. Though originally this may be from China, which country has culturally embraced this food? Italy Back Fried sheets of dough, similar to modern day pasta, were a street food in Roman times and were recorded as such in 1 A.D. by Horace. They were called " lagana ." Pasta as we know it today, however, can be traced back to the 14th century. In Italy, the names of pastas are often based on their shapes. Radiatori , for example, resemble tiny radiators.

20. Loved all over the world, this food comes from which country? Italy Back Although bread with toppings has been served for centuries, the modern pizza comes from Naples, Italy, and was first made in the 18th century. From the 1830s, pizza topped with cheese, basil and garlic was a popular street food in the country.

21. This yummy delight which is generally served with fresh cream, ice cream or cheddar cheese, came from which country? England Back Apple Pie Originated in England The first written apple pie recipe goes back to 1381 in b) England. It was printed by Geoffrey Chaucer and included apples, figs, raisins, pears and a pastry shell (but no sugar)

22. The main ingredient in this Maharastrian staple ( batata vada ) was originally grown in which country? Peru Back The potato was first domesticated in the region of modern-day southern Peru and northwestern Bolivia between 8000 and 5000 BC. It has since spread around the world and become a staple crop in many countries.