Superfoods Knowledge 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which berry is known as the 'Incan gold' and contains all essential amino acids?
- Acai berry
- Goji berry
- Goldenberry (Cape gooseberry) (Correct answer)
- Maqui berry
Correct answer: Goldenberry (Cape gooseberry)
Goldenberries, native to the Andes, are called Incan gold and are a complete protein source containing all essential amino acids.
Question 2: What compound in turmeric is primarily responsible for its anti-inflammatory properties?
- Quercetin
- Curcumin (Correct answer)
- Allicin
- Resveratrol
Correct answer: Curcumin
Curcumin is the main bioactive polyphenol in turmeric responsible for its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
Question 3: Which superfood seed contains the highest plant-based source of omega-3 fatty acids by weight?
- Hemp seeds
- Flaxseeds (Correct answer)
- Chia seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
Correct answer: Flaxseeds
Flaxseeds have the highest concentration of ALA omega-3 fatty acids among plant-based seeds, outpacing chia by weight.
Question 4: Moringa is often called the 'miracle tree' — which part of the plant is most commonly consumed as a superfood powder?
- Root
- Bark
- Leaves (Correct answer)
- Seeds
Correct answer: Leaves
Moringa leaves are dried and ground into powder, containing high levels of vitamins, minerals, and protein.
Question 5: Which superfood is the richest known food source of vitamin C, containing up to 30 times more than oranges?
- Rose hip
- Camu camu (Correct answer)
- Baobab
- Amla (Indian gooseberry)
Correct answer: Camu camu
Camu camu, an Amazonian berry, contains up to 3,000 mg of vitamin C per 100g, far exceeding most other foods.
Question 6: What is the primary reason spirulina is considered a complete protein?
- It contains all 20 amino acids including all 9 essential ones (Correct answer)
- It has the highest protein percentage of any food
- It is more digestible than animal proteins
- It contains no antinutrients
Correct answer: It contains all 20 amino acids including all 9 essential ones
Spirulina provides all 9 essential amino acids the body cannot synthesize, making it a complete protein despite being plant-based.
Question 7: Which superfood is fermented to produce its health-beneficial compounds and is a staple of Japanese longevity diets?
- Miso (Correct answer)
- Matcha
- Shiso
- Wasabi
Correct answer: Miso
Miso is a fermented soybean paste that provides probiotics, enzymes, and bioavailable nutrients linked to Japanese longevity.
Superfoods Knowledge 2
Which berry is known as the 'Incan gold' and contains all essential amino acids?