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Food & Drink General Knowledge #1: Type-in

Answer 20 easy food and drink general knowledge questions spanning ingredients, origins, science, culture, language, people, and sport.

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Which nut is traditionally used in pesto Genovese?	—
Sushi developed into its familiar modern forms in which country?	—
Which gas makes bread dough rise during yeast fermentation?	—
Who painted the mural The Last Supper in Milan?	—
The English word cuisine was borrowed from which language?	—
Which fruit is traditionally served with cream at Wimbledon?	—
Feta cheese is traditionally associated with which country?	—
In which country was tea first cultivated as a drink?	—
What fruit supplies the main ingredient in guacamole?	—
Which fictional bear is especially fond of marmalade sandwiches?	—
Which compound creates the burning sensation of chilli peppers?	—
Which chef brought French cooking to a mass American television audience?	—
Coffee’s origin story is most closely associated with which African country?	—
Which British title gave the sandwich its name?	—
What does al dente literally mean in Italian?	—
Which spirit is the defining alcoholic ingredient in a mojito?	—
Which cocktail is traditionally associated with the Kentucky Derby?	—
The food-preservation process pasteurization is named after whom?	—
Which seaweed is traditionally used with dried bonito to make Japanese dashi?	—
Which rice variety is commonly used for Italian risotto?	—