Fun Food Trivia
TRIVIA QUESTION: Grown around the world for millions of years, my tree that has the distinction of being the world's oldest living-seed plant. A poem by the famous German poet Johann Goethe pays tribute to the distinctive appearance of my leaves. However, the Chinese were the first to discover my medicinal properties. I am considered to be symbolic of good luck, and you will frequently find my kernels painted red and used in decorations at Chinese weddings. What am I?
TRIVIA ANSWER: Gingko Biloba. In Chinese cooking, gingko nuts are used in a number of dishes, including soup and porridge. The roasted seeds are popular, both for their taste and because they are considered to aid digestion - you'll find them served at banquets such as a wedding banquet. In Chinese medicine, gingko has been used for centuries to treat a number of ailments, including senility. Today, Gingko Biloba extract is used in a number of preparations to treat everything from memory loss to arthritis.
