Breakfast Fruits Trivia Quiz

Answer: Grapefruit

The grapefruit is a semi-sweet tropical citrus fruit very popular on breakfast tables of the world. The Citrus Paradisi is believed to have been first cultivated on the Island of Barbados and was originally known as the "Forbidden Fruit." The grapefruit is an excellent source of vitamin C.

The United States of America is the largest grower and exporter of grapefruits producing almost three times the amount of its nearest competitor which is China.

Answer: Blueberries

The blueberry is indigenous to North America and the United States and Canada are responsible for almost 80% of the world's production. Blueberries as a breakfast fruit have been shown to contribute amazing nutritional benefits. Studies have suggested that blueberry consumption can be linked to cardiovascular benefits, cognitive benefits, eye health, and blood sugar regulation.

Answer: Banana

Runners especially enjoy bananas as part of their nutritional intake as they are a vital source of potassium, Vitamin C, and soluble fiber. Bananas have also been linked to reducing the risk of breast cancer in women and colon cancer in men. According to the International Banana Association (and yes this is a real organization), the humble banana is the most popular fruit in America.

In addition, the average American will consume over 28 pounds of this cute yellow fruit every year.

Answer: Sultanas

Kellogg's Raisin Bran is one of my all-time favorite cereals chocked full of sucrose, fructose, and a little lactose with a squirt of milk thrown in. In some countries raisin bran is called sultana bran. However, in England, Ireland, Australia, and America raisins are the dark-colored dried grape and sultanas are the golden-colored dried grapes.

The currant is a small dried black Corinth grape. and "currant" being a dried small Black Corinth grape. Dates grow on palm trees and are a popular breakfast item in Middle Eastern countries.

Answer: Strawberries

Strawberries are technically not a fruit at all. In actuality they are enlarged receptacles of flowers. Strawberries are the only berry species with the seeds on the outside. The United States is the largest producer of the strawberry. The strawberry has long been seen as a symbol of love and is a fruit high in Vitamin C and other important nutrients. Strawberries at Wimbledon date back to the very first Wimbledon tennis tournament in 1877 when the gentry enjoyed a favorite food whose harvest seemed to coincide perfectly with the start of summer.

Answer: Cantaloupe

The cantaloupe is a fruit belonging to the cucumber family and is popular as a breakfast food in the United States/ The fruit has a yellowy-orange fleshy interior and is high in beta carotene. The cantaloupe is also high in Vitamins A and C, a significant source of potassium, and has been linked to the promotion of cardiovascular health and optimal lung function.

Answer: Dragonfruit

The pitaya or pitahaya is also known as the strawberry pear and is very popular throughout Asia as a breakfast fruit. Most south east Asian countries harvest the fruit including Cambodia, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, Philippines, and Indonesia.

The fruit is also grown in Australia, Israel, Greece, and Hawaii. The dragonfruit can taste sweet or mildly sour. Consumption of the red-skinned dragonfruit can also lead to harmless red-colored urine coloration.

Answer: Mango

The mango is a sweet, fleshy fruit that grows throughout most of south-east Asia. Inside the fruit there is a stone and research has found that the skin of the fruit contains properties that positively impacts diabetes, cholesterol levels and cancers. The mango is high in Vitamins A, Vitamins B6, Vitamins C, Potassium and other trace minerals. A recent research study also suggests that the fruit can provide protection against colon, breast, prostate, and leukemia cancers.

Answer: Coconut

The Philippines produce almost 20 million tonnes of coconuts each year for exportation. Over 80 different countries worldwide can grow coconut palms. Coconuts provide many culinary uses including as a cooking oil, flavoring for meat dishes, confectionary for desserts and sweets, and as a beverage in the form of coconut milk, coconut water, and coconut juice.

Answer: Lemons

Shrove Tuesday marks the first day of lent and immediately precedes Ash Wednesday. In England this day is known as "Pancake Day." My favorite breakfast memories of pancake day included sitting down to a hearty breakfast of pancakes covered in sugar and squirts of lemon juice.

The lemon of course is a small, ovoid-shaped citrus fruit indigenous to Asia. Traditionally, China is the largest producer and exporter of the lemon fruit.