Can You Identify These Aphrodisiacs?

Aphrodisiacs span countries, cultures and even centuries, but they aren’t all about red wine and oysters. Take our quiz and find out how your knowledge stacks up – would romance be on the cards at your dinner table?

Created by Translated by Club Med on January 8, 2016

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01 Capsaicin gives this aphrodisiac its ability to increase blood circulation and stimulate nerve endings. But can you guess what it is?

02 We have ancient Mexico to thank for this aphrodisiac – can you identify it?

03 Steeped in garlic butter, this slippery dish is an acquired taste, but not an aphrodisiac. Take your pick!

04 This trendy fruit is packed with vitamin E, boosting testosterone and oestrogen. Its aphrodisiac properties are more to do with texture and appearance, however…

05 This sweet and endlessly satisfying snack is delicious, but not actually an aphrodisiac. Can you spot it?

06 Don’t prepare this dish properly, and you risk your life. Make it perfectly, however, and it’s said to produce a pleasant tingling in the lips and cheeks...

07 Native to Southwest Asia, this exotic ingredient is associated with wealth and luxury. Unfortunately, this isn’t enough to offer aphrodisiac properties.

08 This Middle Eastern favourite is known as the ‘love apple’ for a reason! Can you pick it out of the line-up?

09 Commonly dried for use in West African teas, this natural oil is said to increase blood flow; having the same effect on the body as a certain tablet…

10 A salt-cured delicacy from an unassuming animal – luxurious? Definitely. An aphrodisiac? Not this time.

11 This Peruvian wonder vegetable is thought to increase stamina and heighten awareness, earning itself a reputation as a strong aphrodisiac.

12 Warming and versatile, this Chinese root is a key ingredient in many global cuisines. Its spice doesn’t extend past your taste buds, though. Know what it is?