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1. Which fruit is known as the “king of fruits”?
2. What is sushi traditionally wrapped in?
3. What is the Italian word for ice cream?
4. Which fruit has varieties called Cavendish and Plantain?
5. What type of pasta’s name means “little worms” in Italian?
6. Which major event in 1904 helped popularize the hamburger across the United States?
7. What is the name of the highly prized caramelized rice crust at the bottom of a paella pan?
8. What chemical compound is responsible for the heat sensation in chili peppers?
9. Why were female pigs historically used to hunt for truffles?
10. Under the 1993 French 'Bread Decree', how many ingredients are allowed in a traditional French baguette?
11. What specific impurity was discovered to be necessary for the formation of 'eyes' in Swiss cheese?
12. What type of acid is primarily responsible for the 'sour' flavor in sourdough bread?
13. The name 'Churro' is believed to be derived from which of the following?
14. What is the name of the specialized metal straw used to drink Yerba maté?
15. What were the three holes of a traditional pretzel originally said to represent?
16. The famous 'worm' is traditionally found in which type of Mexican spirit?
17. What dramatic cooking technique is the signature finish for Crepes Suzette?
18. What is the name of the traditional Korean collective practice of making and sharing large quantities of kimchi?
19. What scientific property of meringue allows Baked Alaska to be placed in a hot oven without the ice cream melting?
20. Which 'mother sauce' is a critical component of a traditional Eggs Benedict?