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Global Cuisine
1. Which fruit has varieties called Cavendish and Plantain?
2. Which country is famous for maple syrup?
3. Ancient Mesoamerican civilizations consumed chocolate primarily in what form?
4. Which major event in 1904 helped popularize the hamburger across the United States?
5. What chemical compound is responsible for the heat sensation in chili peppers?
6. Under the 1993 French 'Bread Decree', how many ingredients are allowed in a traditional French baguette?
7. Beef Wellington is named after a British military leader who defeated which famous French emperor?
8. What is the primary thickening agent used to create the jelly-like texture of Turkish Delight?
9. In the Hawaiian language, what does the word 'Poke' literally mean?
10. What amino acid was identified by Kikunae Ikeda as the source of the 'Umami' taste?
11. The crescent shape of the croissant was originally meant to represent the symbol of which empire?
12. Which famous London department store claims to have invented the Scotch Egg in 1738?
13. Injera is primarily made from which ancient, tiny, gluten-free grain?
14. What unique cooking property is Halloumi cheese most famous for?
15. In which U.S. state is the chimichanga widely believed to have been accidentally invented?
16. What is the name of the traditional Korean collective practice of making and sharing large quantities of kimchi?
17. What scientific property of meringue allows Baked Alaska to be placed in a hot oven without the ice cream melting?
18. What is the name of the bamboo whisk used to froth Matcha in a Japanese tea ceremony?
19. Which 'mother sauce' is a critical component of a traditional Eggs Benedict?
20. What physical process causes a soufflé to rise in the oven?