Spicy Foods Quiz

What is the primary sensation caused by spicy foods?

• Sweetness

• Sourness

• Pain

• Bitterness

Who developed the Scoville scale?

• A scientist

• A pharmacist

• A food critic

• A chef

What is the Scoville scale used to measure?

• Bitterness of coffee

• Heat of peppers

• Sourness of candies

• Sweetness of fruits

Where did Tex-Mex cuisine originate?

• California

• San Antonio, Texas

• Mexico City

• New York

How did chili peppers spread globally?

• Through trade routes

• By ocean currents

• Via bird migration

• Through volcanic eruptions

Where is Sriracha sauce manufactured?

• Thailand

• Vietnam

• California

• New York

What caused Sriracha shortages in recent years?

• Factory fires

• Pepper supply issues

• Labor strikes

• Packaging problems

Which country is credited with creating curry powder?

• India

• United States

• United Kingdom

• China

What is the main ingredient in chipotle peppers?

• Habanero peppers

• Jalapeno peppers

• Serrano peppers

• Bell peppers

Who is credited with the creation of Flamin' Hot Cheetos according to the popular story?

• A marketing executive

• A scientist

• A janitor

• A chef