96% of people can't guess the serving size of these processed foods! Can you?
By: Chelsea
3 min
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About This Quiz
Processed foods make up more than 50% of the American diet. However, many people don't know the actual serving size of these popular foods. Do you think you can figure out these serving sizes? Take this quiz to find out.
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What is the serving size of this processed food?
Four slices
1/2 slice
1 pound
One slice
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Basmati rice is popular in Indian cuisine. It comes from India and its' surrounding areas. Biryani is a popular south Asian dish made of basmati rice, vegetables and a meat -- such as lamb or chicken.
Lays Potato Chips first started in the U.S. in 1932. When they first began, Fritos and Lays chips were made by different companies. They later partnered to make Frito-Lay Inc.
Where did ravioli start? In Italy, specifically in the Lombardia region. Ravioli was first called raviolo, and there are documents about it dating back to the 1200s.
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Why is kosher salt 'kosher'? The name began when people used this type of salt to kosher meat. Kosher salt is typically grainier than table salt, and can be difficult to measure, which is why most cookbooks and recipes use table salt as the standard.
Couscous originated in North Africa, and is very popular in this region's dishes. It is simple to make -- just boil water, add salt and butter or oil if desired, then add couscous. It will cook quickly; fluff with a fork and it is ready to serve.
What could you do with grape jelly besides spreading it on toast? Blend it in a smoothie, use it in a dessert, add it to a yogurt parfait, or even spread it on barbecued ribs!
Bush's baked beans are a classic staple for camping trips. What makes these beans so tasty? Could be the spices; there's garlic, turmeric, paprika and mustard seed in each can of beans.
Hostess makes these infamous treats that are cylinder shaped sponge cakes filled with cream. Ice cream lovers watch out- there is now Twinkies-flavored ice cream!
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Frozen pizzas now come with all kinds of toppings; cheesy crusts, bacon and cheese stuffed crusts, spinach and garlic, mozzarella, vegetable, pepperoni and more!
Has a cold ever gotten you down? Next time, try some chicken noodle soup! It's healing powers can soothe a sore throat and leave you feeling less congested.
Also known as goat cheese, chevre is popular for those allergic to cheese made from cow's milk, and for anyone who enjoys its taste. Serve it with red or white wine, green apples, beets and French bread. Yum!
For those wanting to venture to new bbq flavors, Sweet Baby Ray's has it all! Try any of these flavors to spice up your ribs: honey, hickory and brown sugar, sweet 'n spicy, Hawaiian, sweet golden mustard and more.
Although the original Twizzler was strawberry-flavored, there are now more delicious flavors! Chocolate, black licorice, cherry, rainbow -- and even filled twists -- are a few of Twizzler's spin offs.
For those who don't like milk chocolate, Dove's Promises offers other tasty options. Try dark chocolate with almonds, peanut butter, mint and dark chocolate, caramel, or mocha latte!
Ramen noodles became popular in Japan as a convenience meal in the 1900s. Instant Ramen quickly became popular worldwide, because it was so easy to make and had a rich taste.
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What's the difference between creamed corn and fresh cut corn? Creamed corn has the milky residue from the corn cob, making it taste more buttery and rich.
Did you know that Americans eat more popcorn than the citizens of any other country? As a whole, America consumes about 14 billion quarts of popped corn each year. 70% of those 14 billion quarts is eaten at home, and it is most popular in the fall.
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How does string cheese peel so easily? Why is it 'stringy'? To make string cheese, mozzarella cheese is heated to 140 degrees. This realigns the milk proteins and makes it peel-able.
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Craisins, like raisins, are delicious and nutritious as a snack or as a topper to salads, granola, oatmeal and desserts. Craisins are made by drying cranberries and adding sugar to them.
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