How well do you know herbs and spices? Spice up your culinary knowledge with this quiz on herbs and condiments from diverse cultures! Herbs and spices have the power to transform ordinary dishes into extraordinary experiences. Each spoonful captures the essence and history of its culture.
From bold chili to subtle saffron, every spice carries with it stories of trade and exploration. Did you know that some spices were once worth more than gold? These flavorful trivia questions sound like they’re straight from a spice route chronicle.
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Agave syrup is often used as a substitute for which product by vegans?
Honey
Honey
Meat
Meat
Eggs
Eggs
Milk
Milk
Stevia is a modern alternative to which substance?
Leeks
Leeks
Sugar
Sugar
Meat
Meat
Coffee
Coffee
Marzipan is made from which sort of nuts?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut
Walnut
Walnut
Almonds
Almonds
Peanuts
Peanuts
Which condiment can be English, French or Dijon?
Vinegar
Vinegar
Ketchup
Ketchup
Salt
Salt
Mustard
Mustard
Which herb can have varities called pepper, spear and apple?
Coriander
Coriander
Parsley
Parsley
Dill
Dill
Mint
Mint
Which type of vinegar is mostly made in Modena, Italy?
Rice
Rice
Sherry
Sherry
Malted
Malted
Balsamic
Balsamic
Which herb is made into a sauce and served with lamb?
Mint
Mint
Cumin
Cumin
Oregano
Oregano
Basil
Basil
Which Middle Eastern dip has chickpeas as its main ingredient?
Guacamole
Guacamole
Taramasalata
Taramasalata
Houmous
Houmous
Soured Cream
Soured Cream
What flavour would an Aïloli sauce have?
Red wine
Red wine
Lemon
Lemon
Vanilla
Vanilla
Garlic
Garlic
Which herb would you mix with parmesan, olive oil and pine nuts to make pesto?
Oregano
Oregano
Dill
Dill
Coriander
Coriander
Basil
Basil
Tahini is an ingredient made from which type of seeds?
Flax
Flax
Sesame
Sesame
Sunflower
Sunflower
Linseed
Linseed
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