Global Food & Cuisine Trivia

Feta is a Greek brined curd white cheese made from sheep's milk or from a mixture of sheep and goat's milk.

Hummus is a Middle Eastern dip made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.

While fermented fish with rice originated in Southeast Asia, modern sushi was developed in Edo (Tokyo) in the 1820s.

The name comes from the Aztec word 'āhuacamolli', which literally means 'avocado sauce'.

Neapolitan pizza is so important to Italian culture that it's protected by UNESCO.

Turmeric contains curcumin, which is responsible for the deep yellow-orange tint.

Brazil has been the world's largest coffee producer for over 150 years.

Kimchi is a staple in Korean cuisine, made of salted and fermented vegetables with various seasonings.

Dashi is a Japanese soup stock usually made from kombu (kelp) and katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes).

Paella originated in the Valencian community and is one of Spain's most iconic dishes.