Australian Bush Tucker Quiz

What is "bush tucker" in Australian culture?

• A type of dance

• Native Australian food

• A traditional song

• A style of painting

What is celebrated for its nutritional benefits and gourmet value today?

• Imported foods

• Previously-overlooked native foods

• Fast food

• Processed foods

What did the loss of traditional lands and destruction of native habitats lead to?

• Abundance of native foods

• Abandonment of native foods

• Increase in native food cultivation

• Preservation of native foods

Which type of quandong is considered palatable and commercially produced?

• Bitter quandong

• Blue quandong

• Desert quandong

• Green quandong

What is the habitat of the desert lime?

• Victoria and Tasmania

• Queensland, New South Wales, and South Australia

• Western Australia and Northern Territory

• Tasmania and South Australia

What is a notable characteristic of the desert lime's flavor?

• Sweet and mild

• Bitter and sour

• Intense and zesty

• Bland and neutral

What nutrients are finger limes full of?

• Vitamin A and calcium

• Folate, vitamin E, vitamin C, and potassium

• Iron and magnesium

• Vitamin D and zinc

What is one of the most challenging citrus varieties to grow due to its short season and specific climate requirements?

• Ruby saltbush

• Lemon myrtle

• Finger limes

• Orange

What color do the berries of the ruby saltbush turn when ripe?

• Blue or purple

• Yellow or green

• Bright red or orange

• Black or brown

What is a common use for lemon myrtle essential oil today?

• In construction materials

• In detergents, soaps, shampoos, cosmetics, and creams

• In metal polishing

• In textile manufacturing