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  • 1. What is the Hebrew name for ptitim?
A) Pṯīṯ
B) Ben-Gurion rice
C) Pṯīṯīm
D) Israeli couscous
  • 2. In what year was ptitim created?
A) 1948
B) 1950
C) 1953
D) 1960
  • 3. Who was asked to create a wheat-based substitute for rice in Israel?
A) A German Jew
B) David Ben-Gurion
C) Eugen Proper
D) The founder of Osem
  • 4. What company developed ptitim?
A) Proper Foods
B) Ben-Gurion Foods
C) Israeli Grains
D) Osem
  • 5. What is the primary ingredient in ptitim?
A) Rice
B) Semolina
C) Hard wheat flour
D) Bulgur
  • 6. What is the original shape of ptitim?
A) Rice-shaped
B) Ball-shaped
C) Heart-shaped
D) Star-shaped
  • 7. What is another name for ptitim that hints at its origin?
A) Hard wheat pasta
B) Israeli couscous
C) Toasted grain pasta
D) Ben-Gurion rice
  • 8. How is ptitim typically prepared?
A) Extruded and toasted
B) Rolled and boiled
C) Hand-rolled and toasted
D) Rolled and baked
  • 9. What is a common way children in Israel eat ptitim?
A) With chocolate sauce
B) With cheese
C) Plain or mixed with fried onion and tomato paste
D) With ketchup
  • 10. What are some shapes in which ptitim is now produced?
A) Ring, star, and heart
B) Rectangle and diamond
C) Square and triangle
D) Circle and oval
  • 11. What type of flour is used in some health-conscious ptitim varieties?
A) Semolina and barley
B) Whole wheat and spelt
C) Rice and corn
D) Durum and bulgur
  • 12. What American chef is known for ptitim-based gourmet dishes?
A) Anthony Bourdain
B) Gordon Ramsay
C) Julia Child
D) Charlie Trotter
  • 13. What is a common preparation method for ptitim?
A) Fried with sugar
B) Sautéed with onions or garlic
C) Boiled with milk
D) Steamed with vegetables
  • 14. What is ptitim similar to in European cuisine?
A) German farfel
B) Spanish paella
C) French quinoa
D) Italian pasta
  • 15. What is a similar product to ptitim from Sardinia?
A) Pasta
B) Barley
C) Rice
D) Fregula
  • 16. How is ptitim different from pastina products like acini di pepe?
A) Ptitim is hand-rolled
B) Ptitim is made from rice
C) Ptitim is not extruded
D) Ptitim grains are pre-baked/toasted
  • 17. What is moghrabieh made from?
A) Bulgur and wheat
B) Hard wheat flour
C) Semolina
D) Durum wheat semolina
  • 18. What is maftoul made from?
A) Hard wheat flour
B) Durum wheat semolina
C) Semolina
D) Bulgur and wheat
  • 19. What is berkoukes documented as early as in North African literature?
A) 20th century
B) 15th century
C) 12th century
D) 18th century
  • 20. How are moghrabieh, maftoul, and berkoukes typically produced?
A) By extrusion through a die
B) By boiling in water
C) By baking in an oven
D) By rolling dough between the palms or fingers
  • 21. What is a common preparation step for moghrabieh, maftoul, and berkoukes?
A) Extruded and toasted before packaging
B) Toasted during preparation by the consumer
C) Boiled and packaged
D) Rolled and baked before packaging
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