[For Seniors] Surprisingly Unknown! General Knowledge Quiz

udon

While it varies depending on the ingredients, among udon, somen, and soba, the lowest in calories is generally udon at 105 kcal. This is the calorie count when boiled, so udon can be enjoyed as a very healthy option. Udon is recommended when you’re on a diet.

bloom

The white powder on the surface of cucumbers is called bloom. It helps prevent moisture from evaporating and protects the fruit from disease. Because bloom rubs off after harvesting, cucumbers won’t have it if they’re not fresh. So a cucumber with that white powder is a sign of freshness.

Bangladesh

Japan is often associated with rice, but the country with the highest daily rice consumption is actually Bangladesh. The per-person daily consumption is 473 grams, and since one go (a common Japanese measure) is about 150 grams, people in Bangladesh reportedly eat more than 3 go of rice per day. Rice is truly beloved all around the world.

daikon radish

Sakura Daikon is still loved by many people today. Back when it was first released, it was born from a happy accident: scraps of takuan being made at the time accidentally fell into the seasoning liquid for sumomo (Japanese plums) and got flavored. Its tangy sourness is addictive, and it remains popular to this day. It’s a nostalgic taste that you find yourself craving from time to time.

5 items

Giraffes are known for their long necks. Although they’re not very noticeable because they’re covered with skin, both males and females have five horns. The most prominent are the two horns on the top of the head that we often see, but they can have up to five in total: one in front of those and two behind them!

Pineapple

Pineapples are often thought of as fruits, but because they bear on herbaceous plants, they are called “fruit-type vegetables.” Strawberries, melons, and watermelons are also classified as fruit-type vegetables. Many people might not have known that. It’s hard to tell the difference just by looking at them.

3,000 grains

It varies depending on the variety and type of rice, but an average rice bowl actually contains about 3,000 grains of rice! Since the grains are so small, counting them is very difficult, but we eat a lot of rice grains every day and get nutrients from them.