Food and Drink Quiz: 30 General Knowledge Questions
How well do you know food? This quiz covers 30 questions on world cuisines, ingredients, cooking history and the surprising stories behind the things we eat and drink every day. From the origins of pizza, sushi and croissants through to the world's most expensive spice, the chemistry of cooking and which country produces the most tea and coffee, there is a mix of food facts that will catch even enthusiastic home cooks and foodies out.
Each question has four options and the correct answer is revealed as soon as you select yours. Your score and percentage appear at the end.
FAQ
How many questions are there?
30 multiple choice questions on food, drink, world cuisines and cooking history.
What does the quiz cover?
World cuisines and their origins (pizza from Italy, sushi from Japan, paella from Spain, moussaka from Greece, chicken tikka masala from Glasgow, Caesar salad from Mexico), key ingredients (saffron, chickpeas, mozzarella, agave, almonds), world food production (Brazil/coffee, China/tea, Spain/olive oil, Ivory Coast/cocoa), and food facts and science (the Maillard reaction, umami, pasta shapes, Worcestershire sauce, crème brûlée).
Does the quiz shuffle the answer options?
Yes. The four options randomise on every play.
Is there a time limit?
No. Take as long as you need on each question.