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Boiled peanuts - Quiz
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  • 1. When did Governor Mark Sanford sign the bill naming boiled peanuts the official snack of South Carolina?
A) May 1, 2006
B) May 1, 2007
C) May 1, 2005
D) May 1, 2008
  • 2. Which snack food was officially named the state snack of South Carolina in 2006?
A) Popcorn
B) Roasted peanuts
C) Boiled peanuts
D) Potato chips
  • 3. In which two African countries are boiled peanuts commonly eaten as street food?
A) Kenya and Ethiopia
B) Egypt and Morocco
C) Sudan and Libya
D) Ghana and Nigeria
  • 4. Which plant was historically eaten boiled in Africa before being largely displaced by the peanut?
A) Chickpea
B) Bambara groundnut
C) Soybean
D) Lentil
  • 5. When were peanuts introduced to Africa?
A) 16th century
B) 18th century
C) 15th century
D) 17th century
  • 6. What is sometimes added to boiled peanuts in China for flavoring?
A) Black pepper
B) Cloves
C) Star anise
D) Cinnamon
  • 7. What is the term for boiled peanuts in Taiwan?
A) Lạc luộc
B) Tǔdòu
C) Kacang rebus
D) Đậu phọng luộc
  • 8. How were boiled peanuts traditionally sold in Taiwan?
A) In convenience stores
B) By itinerant hawkers
C) In vending machines
D) In high-end restaurants
  • 9. What is the northern Vietnamese term for boiled peanuts?
A) Kacang rebus
B) Tǔdòu
C) Lạc luộc
D) Đậu phọng luộc
  • 10. What beverage are boiled peanuts often served with in Vietnam?
A) Rice wine
B) Coffee
C) Tea
D) Beer
  • 11. In Singapore, what is the Chinese version of boiled peanuts often cooked in?
A) Salt and vinegar
B) Honey and ginger
C) Chili oil and garlic
D) Dark soy sauce and Five spice
  • 12. In which city in South Africa are boiled peanuts particularly popular?
A) Cape Town
B) Durban
C) Pretoria
D) Johannesburg
  • 13. How long have boiled peanuts been consumed in South America?
A) Hundreds of years
B) Thousands of years
C) Decades
D) Fifty years
  • 14. Who wrote the 1774 History of Jamaica?
A) John Smith
B) Christopher Columbus
C) Mark Sanford
D) Edward Long
  • 15. Where did peanuts actually originate?
A) South America
B) Asia
C) Africa
D) North America
  • 16. How many times more antioxidants do boiled peanuts have compared to raw or roasted peanuts?
A) Ten times
B) Four times
C) Two times
D) Equal amount
  • 17. What effect does boiling have on the proteins in peanuts that trigger allergies?
A) It denatures them
B) It strengthens them
C) It has no effect
D) It multiplies them
  • 18. What was the result of the study where boiled peanuts were given to patients with peanut allergies?
A) Some patients were able to start eating raw peanuts
B) The patients had severe reactions
C) All patients were cured
D) None of the patients could eat raw peanuts
  • 19. What causes the high level of antioxidants in boiled peanuts?
A) The temperature of the boiling water
B) The process draws them from the shells
C) The addition of star anise
D) The type of salt used
  • 20. What must be done to raw peanuts before they are boiled?
A) Rehydrated
B) Roasted
C) Shelled
D) Deep fried
  • 21. How long should raw peanuts typically soak in water to rehydrate?
A) One hour
B) Thirty minutes
C) One week
D) Overnight
  • 22. What type of water is used to boil peanuts?
A) Very heavily salted water
B) Lightly salted water
C) Distilled water
D) Unsalted water
  • 23. What equipment can be used to boil peanuts outside?
A) Microwave
B) Toaster
C) Propane burner
D) Air fryer
  • 24. What is a common flavoring added to boiled peanuts?
A) Ham hocks
B) Cinnamon
C) Honey
D) Chocolate
  • 25. What are small, immature peanuts often called?
A) Pops
B) Seeds
C) Shells
D) Kernels
  • 26. What happens if boiled peanuts are not refrigerated?
A) They can become slimy or moldy
B) They improve in flavor
C) They become crunchier
D) They turn into green peanuts
  • 27. How can frozen boiled peanuts be reheated?
A) In a microwave or boiling water
B) Under a heat lamp
C) In an oven at high heat
D) In a toaster
  • 28. Where can green peanuts be purchased during the growing season?
A) Hardware stores
B) Farmers markets
C) Only from private farms
D) Online stores only
  • 29. What do some aficionados prefer regarding the texture of the peanut?
A) Cooked until the shells disappear
B) Cooked for a shorter time so they are less soft
C) Cooked until they dissolve
D) Cooked until they are crunchy
  • 30. What type of peanuts are best for boiling?
A) Runner
B) Valencia-hybrid
C) Valencia
D) Spanish
  • 31. What are boiled peanuts biologically classified as?
A) Tubers
B) Legumes
C) Grains
D) Tree nuts
  • 32. What must be done with green peanuts after harvesting?
A) Dehydration
B) Freezing
C) Refrigeration
D) Roasting
  • 33. What name were boiled peanuts originally known by in the 19th century?
A) Boil-n-nuts
B) Ground nuts
C) Southern gems
D) Goober peas
  • 34. Which spice mixture is often used for Cajun boiled peanuts?
A) Morton's
B) McCormick's
C) Zatarain's
D) Lawry's
  • 35. When was the first recipe for boiled peanuts published?
A) 1899
B) 1925
C) 1905
D) 1850
  • 36. Who published the first recipe for boiled peanuts?
A) Andrew F. Smith
B) George Washington Carver
C) James Beard
D) Almeda Lambert
  • 37. What is the definition of a 'raw' peanut in the context of boiling?
A) Freshly harvested and green
B) Fully mature and roasted
C) Full size but not fully dried
D) Dried and processed for butter
  • 38. Boiled peanuts are considered a symbol of which culture?
A) New England culture
B) Southern culture
C) West African culture
D) Midwestern culture
  • 39. What secondary variety of peanut is sometimes used for boiling?
A) Spanish-type
B) Runner-type
C) Bolivian-type
D) Virginia-type
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