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