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Quiz about Food Capitals of the World
Quiz about Food Capitals of the World

Food Capitals of the World Trivia Quiz


The town and cities in this quiz are self-proclaimed capitals of a certain foodstuff. All of them are in the USA. Bon appetit!

A multiple-choice quiz by Tizzabelle. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Tizzabelle
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
321,644
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
959
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 45 (7/10), Guest 38 (6/10), Guest 108 (4/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Castroville, California is the self-proclaimed "center of the world" for which edible member of the thistle family?
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Question 2 of 10
2. In which southern U.S. state would you find Alma, the "Spinach Capital of the World"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Fallbrook, California calls itself the "Capital of the World" for which green fleshed fruit? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Fancy a barbecue? More than one place says it's the barbecue capital of the world but which city in North Carolina holds an annual barbecue festival in October? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Indio, California is the capital of the world in regards to which fruit native to northern Africa and south-west Asia?
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Question 6 of 10
6. The cities of Fresno and Selma both claim they are the "Raisin Capital of the World". In which US state west of the Mississippi would you find both of these cities?
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Question 7 of 10
7. Belzoni, Mississippi is the world capital of a farm raised fish. Which fish has put Belzoni on the food map?
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Question 8 of 10
8. The Cherry Capital of the World is Traverse City located in which midwestern state of the USA? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Breaux Bridge in Louisiana is the capital for which crustacean? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This town claims to grow the best pinto beans in the world. Located just 8 miles from the border with Utah, what town is the "Pinto Bean Capital of the World"? Hint



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1. Castroville, California is the self-proclaimed "center of the world" for which edible member of the thistle family?

Answer: Artichoke

Castroville in California grows about 75% of the artichokes eaten in the U.S.A.. Since the 1940s the town has held an annual Artichoke Festival. Activities during the festival include cooking demonstrations, musical entertainment, a classic car show and a parade. Marilyn Monroe was an "Artichoke Queen" during a festival in the 1947 and William Hung was the "Artichoke King" in 2006.

The cardoon is another member of the thistle family and sometimes called the artichoke thistle. It is edible. Good luck eating a Scottish thistle. I don't know if they are edible and it would be nasty getting past the thorns. The eggplant (aubergine) is a member of the nightshade family so it's related to the tomato and potato.
2. In which southern U.S. state would you find Alma, the "Spinach Capital of the World"?

Answer: Arkansas

Alma, Arkansas is home to the Allen Canning Company and its plant in Alma cans over 50% of America's spinach. A statue of Popeye can be found in Alma and the annual Spinach Festival is held there every April. Crystal City in Texas also calls itself the Spinach Capital of the World.
3. Fallbrook, California calls itself the "Capital of the World" for which green fleshed fruit?

Answer: Avocado

Fallbrook is in northern San Diego County. There has been an annual avocado festival in spring since 1962. More avocadoes are grown in this region than any other in The United States.
4. Fancy a barbecue? More than one place says it's the barbecue capital of the world but which city in North Carolina holds an annual barbecue festival in October?

Answer: Lexington

Lexington, North Carolina has been holding the annual Barbecue Festival since 1984. Over 100,000 visitors descend on the town for the music and other entertainment, fireworks and of course, the food. Pork shoulder is the traditional meat used in a Lexington style barbecue.
5. Indio, California is the capital of the world in regards to which fruit native to northern Africa and south-west Asia?

Answer: Date

Indio is located in the Coachella Valley in southern California. It's home to not only date agriculture but also citrus groves and vegetable fields. The annual Date Festival is held every February. Indio also hosts the International Tamale Festival in December.
6. The cities of Fresno and Selma both claim they are the "Raisin Capital of the World". In which US state west of the Mississippi would you find both of these cities?

Answer: California

The cities are only 16 miles (26kms) apart in the Central Valley of California. The 8 miles surrounding Selma produces 90% of the raisins grown in the USA. Many stone fruits are also grown in the area leading to Selma once calling itself the "Home of the Peach" and a "Peach of a City".
7. Belzoni, Mississippi is the world capital of a farm raised fish. Which fish has put Belzoni on the food map?

Answer: Catfish

There are several towns in the U.S.A. which are state capitals of catfish but Belzoni is the catfish capital of the world. They host the annual world "World Catfish Festival" in April every year. Belzoni is located in Humphreys County, Mississippi and the county produces more farm raised catfish than any other in the U.S.A.
8. The Cherry Capital of the World is Traverse City located in which midwestern state of the USA?

Answer: Michigan

Traverse City, Michigan has hosted the World Cherry Festival since 1926. The festival takes place in the first full week of July and is the main tourist attraction drawing people to Traverse City. The city is located in Grand Traverse County and it's estimated the county produces over 300,000,000 pounds of cherries annually.
9. Breaux Bridge in Louisiana is the capital for which crustacean?

Answer: Crawfish

The crawfish is a freshwater crustacean related to the lobster. The Annual Crawfish Festival is held in the first weekend of May every year. You can eat crawfish prepared in almost every fashion possible to your heart's content while listening to Cajun, Zydeco and Swamp Pop music. Breaux Bridge, a town of around 8,000 people, has been holding the festival since 1960. Don't miss the crawfish races!
10. This town claims to grow the best pinto beans in the world. Located just 8 miles from the border with Utah, what town is the "Pinto Bean Capital of the World"?

Answer: Dove Creek, Colorado

Dove Creek doesn't claim to produce the largest crop of pinto beans. They claim to produce the best. The local red soil and climate create a perfect environment for pinto beans. The beans have been grown there for at least a thousand years. Dove Creek with its population of around 700 is the county seat for Dolores County which has a total population of only around 1850.
Source: Author Tizzabelle

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