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Food and drink quiz

Twelve questions to make everyone hungry before lunch. Answers included.

Free to use with your own team, courtesy of WorkplaceHero - workplacehero.co.uk

Question sheet

1. Which country does the dish paella come from?
- A. Italy
- B. Portugal
- C. Spain
- D. Mexico
2. What is the main ingredient of guacamole?
- A. Avocado
- B. Cucumber
- C. Peas
- D. Lime
3. Which cheese is traditionally used on a classic Margherita pizza?
- A. Cheddar
- B. Mozzarella
- C. Parmesan
- D. Feta
4. Halloumi cheese is traditionally from which island?
- A. Crete
- B. Sicily
- C. Cyprus
- D. Malta
5. What is the main ingredient of hummus?
- A. Lentils
- B. Chickpeas
- C. Broad beans
- D. Sesame only
6. Which spice gives paella and risotto alla milanese their yellow colour?
- A. Turmeric
- B. Paprika
- C. Saffron
- D. Cumin
7. What type of pastry is used to make profiteroles?
- A. Puff
- B. Filo
- C. Shortcrust
- D. Choux
8. Which fruit is used to make a traditional Tarte Tatin?
- A. Pear
- B. Apple
- C. Plum
- D. Peach
9. Sushi rice is seasoned with what?
- A. Soy sauce
- B. Rice vinegar
- C. Lemon juice
- D. Fish sauce
10. Which nut is used to make marzipan?
- A. Hazelnut
- B. Walnut
- C. Almond
- D. Cashew
11. A Bakewell tart is named after a town in which English county?
- A. Yorkshire
- B. Derbyshire
- C. Cornwall
- D. Kent
12. Which drink is made from fermented honey?
- A. Cider
- B. Mead
- C. Perry
- D. Sake

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1. C - Spain
Paella takes its name from the wide, shallow pan used to cook it.
2. A - Avocado
The word guacamole comes from a Nahuatl word for an avocado-based sauce.
3. B - Mozzarella
A classic Margherita also pairs its cheese with tomato and basil.
4. C - Cyprus
Halloumi holds its shape when heated, making it popular for grilling.
5. B - Chickpeas
Tahini, a paste made from sesame seeds, is another common hummus ingredient.
6. C - Saffron
Saffron comes from the delicate stigmas of a crocus flower.
7. D - Choux
Choux pastry puffs up in the oven to leave a hollow centre.
8. B - Apple
Tarte Tatin is baked upside down and turned out before serving.
9. B - Rice vinegar
Sushi rice is often mixed with vinegar, sugar and salt.
10. C - Almond
Marzipan is made by combining ground almonds with sugar.
11. B - Derbyshire
Bakewell is also known for a related dessert called Bakewell pudding.
12. B - Mead
Mead is made by fermenting honey mixed with water.