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Halva Trivia Quiz

This snack is popular in many countries. Hope you enjoy this quiz on the food and some of the companies that produce it. (Please note: there are a few ways to spell 'halva,' but the one I've chosen is widely accepted.) Thanks.

A multiple-choice quiz by neon000. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
neon000

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
275,843

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
346

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Question 1 of 10

1. Halva is made according to different recipes in each region. Which of the following is a common ingredient in halva as made in Mediterranean countries? Hint

Oregano

Sesame

Broccoli

Pepper

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Question 2 of 10

2. In Russia and other parts of Eastern Europe, halva is most often made with what seed? Hint

Pumpkin

Apple

Carroway

Sunflower

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Question 3 of 10

3. In Bulgaria, they make a type of the snack called white halva. From which of the following is it made? Hint

Vanilla

Sugar

Coconut

Almonds

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Question 4 of 10

4. Pismaniye halva is made in Turkey. What is the consistency of the finished product? Hint

Chewy

Thick

Light and fluffy

Pudding-like

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Question 5 of 10

5. In India, wheat halwa is a common treat during what holiday season? Hint

Rama Navani

Navarati

Diwali

Dassera

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what country is the headquarters of halva maker Ertugul Gida? Hint

Armenia

Turkey

Bulgaria

India

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Question 7 of 10

7. Crello makes a cherry-flavored halva treat. In what country are they located? Hint

Egypt

Greece

Italy

Saudi Arabia

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Question 8 of 10

8. The HVK company manufactures sesame and sunflower halva. Where are they based? Hint

Slovakia

Bulgaria

Romania

Poland

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Question 9 of 10

9. Profit-Dystrybucja is a food company based in Poland. Which one of these halva snacks do they make? Hint

Fresh Crunch

Dutch Wafers

Roast Sampler

Tahini Golden Bars

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Question 10 of 10

10. Joyva Corporation makes a very popular fruit-flavored halva after the Indian recipe, as well as vanilla-flavored bars. Where is the company located? Hint

United States

Indonesia

Pakistan

Hong Kong

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Halva is made according to different recipes in each region. Which of the following is a common ingredient in halva as made in Mediterranean countries?

Answer: Sesame

Sesame is made into a paste called tahini. This is mixed with sugar, honey or other sweeteners. It may be dense and chewy, or more fluffy in texture, depending on the culture.

2. In Russia and other parts of Eastern Europe, halva is most often made with what seed?

Answer: Sunflower

Sunflower seeds are used in birdseed. They can also be made into a peanut butter-like paste.

3. In Bulgaria, they make a type of the snack called white halva. From which of the following is it made?

Answer: Sugar

Sesame and tahini halva are also made in Bulgaria. Children enjoy white halva at parties before the pre-Easter season of Lent.

4. Pismaniye halva is made in Turkey. What is the consistency of the finished product?

Answer: Light and fluffy

This variety of the snack is also called floss halva. It is made from wheat flour and sugar. Floss halva is similar in texture to cotton candy.

5. In India, wheat halwa is a common treat during what holiday season?

Answer: Diwali

Diwali is known as the 'festival of lights' in the Hindu, Sikh and Jain religions. The lights represent the victory of good over evil.

6. In what country is the headquarters of halva maker Ertugul Gida?

Answer: Turkey

The company produces pistachio and cocoa flavored halva. The bars are sold in one-kilogram packets.

7. Crello makes a cherry-flavored halva treat. In what country are they located?

Answer: Egypt

Crello's other lines of the snack include chocolate-flavored with nuts. The company also produces oils, tahini, peanut butter and nougat, among other foods.

8. The HVK company manufactures sesame and sunflower halva. Where are they based?

Answer: Bulgaria

The company is a division of Foodstuff Factory Yambol JSC. It also offers Turkish delight snacks, waffles and jam.

9. Profit-Dystrybucja is a food company based in Poland. Which one of these halva snacks do they make?

Answer: Dutch Wafers

The wafers are sold in two-kilogram boxes. Candy coatings are popular in Europe; the wafers are available in vanilla and chocolate.

10. Joyva Corporation makes a very popular fruit-flavored halva after the Indian recipe, as well as vanilla-flavored bars. Where is the company located?

Answer: United States

The Joyva Corporation is based in Brooklyn. It was founded in 1905 by Nathan Radutzky, who emigrated to New York from Kiev.

Source: Author neon000

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