Multiple choice general knowledge

What now universally popular food item was called "Food of the Gods", by Linnaeus the eminent naturalist of the nineteenth century?

  1. Burger

  2. Ice-cream

  3. Chocolate

  4. Rice

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Carl Linnaeus, the renowned botanist, named the cacao tree Theobroma cacao, which translates to 'food of the gods' in Greek. Chocolate, derived from cacao beans, has indeed become one of the most universally loved foods worldwide. Linnaeus's classification reflected the high value and divine taste associated with chocolate in European culture.