20 Food & Drink Trivia Questions and Answers
Free food and drink trivia questions and answers about world cuisine, ingredients, and famous dishes. Perfect for pub quizzes.
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What fruit is used to make wine?
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What is the main ingredient in guacamole?
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Which country is famous for sushi?
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What spice is the most expensive in the world by weight?
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What type of pasta is shaped like little tubes?
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What is the main ingredient in hummus?
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What bean is used to make chocolate?
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What country did the croissant become famous in?
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What is tofu made from?
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What vegetable can be red, green, or yellow and is technically a fruit?
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What is the most consumed beverage in the world after water?
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What dish is made from raw fish and rice, originating in Japan?
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What nut is used to make marzipan?
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What is the primary flavour of pesto?
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What grain is risotto made from?
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What country is the origin of the taco?
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What fruit is dried to make a raisin?
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What is the main ingredient in traditional French fries?
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What drink is made by fermenting apples?
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What cheese is traditionally used on a Margherita pizza?
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