[For Seniors] Fun Food Trivia Quizzes You'll Want to Share

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When chatting with older adults, food often comes up as a topic, doesn’t it? Food is one of the subjects that both seniors and staff find easy to talk about.

So this time, we’d like to introduce some trivia quizzes about food.

Food-related topics that naturally expand conversations with seniors can also be used to facilitate communication.

You can use them as everyday conversation starters or as material for recreational activities.

Enjoy these food trivia quizzes we’ve gathered for you.

[For Seniors] Fun Food Trivia Quiz Collection You’ll Want to Share (21–30)

Which fruit has the highest production volume in the world?

It might be your favorite fruit! Here’s a trivia quiz: Which fruit has the highest harvest volume in the world? Among various fruits, the one with the largest harvest is grapes! This may come as a surprise to many, but grapes are used widely around the world—for wine, juice, raisins, and more.

There are also more varieties you can eat with the skin, and they’re loved by both children and adults.

Not needing to peel them and being able to eat them with one hand is another appealing point.

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Which part of a daikon radish is spicier, the top or the bottom?

It’s said that daikon radishes are sweeter at the top and spicier toward the bottom.

The upper part is sweeter and juicier, making it ideal for salads and raw preparations.

The lower part is spicier, more fibrous, and firmer, so it’s great for grated daikon or pickles like takuan.

The middle section has a moderate tenderness and can be used in a wide range of dishes such as simmered or stir-fried recipes.

Learn how to use each part of the daikon to make delicious dishes.

By understanding the characteristics of each section, you can add an extra touch to elevate your cooking.

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[For Seniors] Fun Food Trivia Quizzes You'll Want to Share (31–40)

What was the original purpose of kombu-jime?

Knowing the origins can change how you see a dish! Here’s a trivia quiz: What was the original purpose of kombu-jime (curing with kelp)? The correct answer is “to make it last longer.” In the days before refrigerators, our predecessors found ways to extend the shelf life of fish and meat by drawing out excess moisture.

Most households now have refrigerators, but this method is still loved today.

Even the dishes we take for granted reflect the ingenuity of those who came before us, inspiring a renewed sense of gratitude.

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In Japan’s first curry, meat from a certain animal was used. What kind of meat was it?

Speaking of curry, beef, chicken, and pork are the major choices, but what exactly are the other kinds of meat? Here are some hints: it’s something that would be unthinkable nowadays—some people might feel disgusted when they hear the answer; it’s a creature whose calls you often hear during the rainy season; and it looks completely different as a child than it does as an adult.

The answer is: frog! In fact, from a global perspective, frogs are eaten in many regions as food, and their taste is said to be similar to chicken.

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Among the many foods, there is only one that does not spoil. What is it?

Speaking of food, we often worry about best-before and use-by dates.

But if a food doesn’t spoil, there’s no need to throw it away, which is very eco-friendly.

What do you think this wonderful food is? Here’s a hint: you eat it drizzled over things like bread, pancakes, and yogurt.

It’s diligently gathered by a certain insect, and it’s very sweet.

The answer is—honey! Honey is said not to spoil because it’s high in sugar and low in water content, conditions in which bacteria can’t survive.

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What foods become more nutritious when frozen?

A topic about the nutritional value of ingredients! Here’s a fun fact: Which foods actually become more nutritious when frozen? Just by freezing them, their nutritional value increases compared to when they’re fresh… It sounds almost too good to be true, right? Those familiar with cooking and household chores might already have an idea.

The answer is komatsuna (Japanese mustard spinach).

It’s also said that mushrooms, shijimi clams, and carrots see an increase in nutritional value when frozen.

It’s a handy piece of trivia for everyday life—something you’ll want to share with people around you.

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What vegetable was once grown for ornamental purposes because it was considered ‘poisonous’?

This answer would surprise even older folks! Nowadays, it’s an extremely common food that just about everyone, young and old, has eaten at least once.

Hints include that it’s a vegetable, it can be sweet or sour, and it contains lycopene, which helps improve lifestyle-related health issues and is great for beauty.

The answer is—tomatoes! The issue stemmed from toxins contained in tomatoes, but thanks to selective breeding, those toxic components have been greatly reduced today.

Still, the non-fruit parts like the stems and leaves are dangerous, so please be careful.

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