Fun Facts About Food: Weird and Wonderful Food Trivia!
Welcome to Fun Food Trivia!
Today, we will explore some weird and wonderful facts about food from around the world. Our goal is to learn interesting trivia about different foods and their origins.
Quote of the Day
"Food is our common ground, a universal experience." - James Beard
Discussion: Discuss how food connects people and cultures.
Warm-Up Activity
Activity
Share with your partner one of the most unusual foods you have ever tried.
Discussion
After sharing your unusual food experience, discuss with your partner:
  • Why did you try this unusual food?
  • What was your experience like when you tried it?
Weird and Wonderful Foods Around the World
Explore some of the most unusual and interesting foods from different cultures. These culinary curiosities showcase the diversity of global cuisine and challenge our perceptions of what's edible.
  • Fried tarantulas from Cambodia
  • Century egg from China
  • Casu Marzu from Italy
  • Hákarl from Iceland
Each of these dishes represents a unique aspect of its country's culinary tradition, offering adventurous eaters a chance to experience flavours and textures unlike anything they've encountered before.
Fun Food Facts
Eternal Honey
Did you know that honey never spoils? Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still edible.
Tomato Misconception
Tomatoes were once considered poisonous in Europe.
Maggot Cheese
Casu Marzu, a traditional Sardinian cheese, contains live maggots!
Fun Food Trivia Video
Video Preview
We will now watch a short video clip highlighting some weird and wonderful food facts.
Get Ready!
Get ready to be amazed by some surprising food trivia!
Watch the video here: Weird Food from Around the World
Key Points from the Video
Fried Tarantulas
In Cambodia, fried tarantulas are a popular snack that originated during a famine in the 1970s.
Century Eggs
Century eggs from China are preserved eggs with a creamy, dark green yolk.
Casu Marzu
Casu Marzu from Italy is a maggot cheese that has been outlawed due to health risks.
Hákarl
Hákarl from Iceland is a fermented shark that smells so awful, outsiders are advised not to breathe when eating it.
Breakout Room Time
  1. What was the most surprising food fact you learned today?
  1. Would you try any of the unusual foods mentioned? Why or why not?
  1. How do you think cultural perceptions of food develop?
Fun Food Quiz
Test your knowledge with these fun food trivia questions.
Question 1:
Which country is known for a dish called "Hákarl"?
  • A) Japan
  • B) Iceland
  • C) Mexico
Question 2:
True or False: Honey never spoils.
Question 3:
What unusual ingredient does Casu Marzu contain?
  • A) Maggots
  • B) Fish
  • C) Chocolate
Fun Food Quiz ANSWERS
Test your knowledge with these fun food trivia questions.
Question 1:
Which country is known for a dish called "Hákarl"?
  • A) Japan
  • B) Iceland
  • C) Mexico
Question 2:
True or False: Honey never spoils.
Question 3:
What unusual ingredient does Casu Marzu contain?
  • A) Maggots
  • B) Fish
  • C) Chocolate
Facts Review
Fill in the gaps with the correct vocabulary word:
  1. "In Sardinia, a cheese called __________ contains live maggots."
  1. "__________ is a fermented shark dish from Iceland."
  1. "__________ are preserved eggs from China with a creamy, dark green yolk."
  1. "In Cambodia, __________ are a popular snack that tastes like crab."
  1. "The smell of __________ is so awful that outsiders are advised not to breathe when eating it."
Facts Review Answers
Answers 1-3
  1. Casu Marzu
  1. Hákarl
  1. Century eggs
Answers 4-5
  1. Fried tarantulas
  1. Hákarl
Class Discussion
Let's explore some thought-provoking questions about food and culture:
  • How do you think food traditions start?
  • Why do you think some foods are considered delicacies in some cultures but strange in others?
  • What is a food you find unusual that others might think is normal?
Optional Task!
Research an unusual food from a culture different from your own. Share with the WhatsApp group about its origins, how it is prepared, and your thoughts on whether you would try it.
Conclusion
  • Summary: Today, we explored some weird and wonderful food facts from around the world.
  • Encouragement: Keep an open mind and continue exploring the fascinating world of food!