Pumpkin Spice — Origins, Trends & Pop Culture Trivia Quiz - Trivia Quiz

1 Which best describes 'pumpkin pie spice'?

A. Powdered pumpkin mixed with sugar

B. A blend of spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves

C. A single spice derived from pumpkin seeds

2 In what year did Starbucks first introduce the Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) in select U.S. stores?

A. 2005

B. 2003

C. 2001

3 Which of these spices is typically NOT part of classic pumpkin pie spice blends?

A. Paprika

B. Cloves

C. Ginger

4 When did Starbucks reformulate the PSL to include real pumpkin?

A. 2015

B. 2013

C. 2010

5 Which company introduced a commercial 'Pumpkin Pie Spice' blend in the 1930s (famously in 1934)?

A. Nestlé

B. General Mills

C. McCormick & Company

6 Which aroma compound is primarily responsible for cinnamon’s signature scent in pumpkin spice?

A. Vanillin

B. Cinnamaldehyde

C. Capsaicin

7 Allspice gets its name because it evokes the flavor of which trio often present in pumpkin spice?

A. Cardamom, star anise, and fennel

B. Ginger, turmeric, and paprika

C. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves

8 Which season is most strongly associated with the release of pumpkin spice products?

A. Spring

B. Summer

C. Autumn (Fall)

9 Which brand released a limited-edition Pumpkin Spice SPAM that sold out quickly online in 2019?

A. Kellogg’s

B. SPAM

C. Campbell’s

10 Which U.S. state leads the nation in processing pumpkin production, supporting the pumpkin pie and spice craze?

A. Illinois

B. California

C. Texas

11 The first known American cookbook to include pumpkin pie recipes, 'American Cookery,' was published in 1796 by which author?

A. Julia Child

B. Amelia Simmons

C. Fannie Farmer

12 What marketing term describes seasonal releases like the PSL that create urgency by being available only for a short time?

A. Loss leader

B. Everyday low price (EDLP)

C. Limited-time offer (LTO)

13 Which beverage category, beyond coffee, has widely embraced pumpkin spice seasonal releases?

A. Sports hydration drinks

B. Plain bottled water

C. Craft beer and ales

14 Which pop culture show has repeatedly spoofed the pumpkin spice craze in comedy sketches?

A. Saturday Night Live (SNL)

B. Jeopardy!

C. Planet Earth

15 Which spice in the pumpkin spice blend is rich in eugenol, contributing clove-like warmth?

A. Coriander

B. Cloves

C. Nutmeg