Brit Survey: Brits think a falafel is part of a jet engine

Wonton is Chelsea FC’s new summer signing, a falafel is a vital part of a jet engine, an enchilada is an animal found in South America – and ramen is a position in the Kama Sutra, according to a survey of the nation.

Researchers from Deliveroo polled Britons and asked them to correctly identify some of the world’s most famous foods with some surprising, bizarre and often hilarious results.

According to 15 percent of the nation, the Vietnamese noodle soup Pho is in fact a type of exotic fish, while another 10 percent thought it was the name of a character from Game of Thrones.

When it came to the Middle Eastern Favourite Falafel – a patty made of ground chickpeas – five percent thought it was the name of a Russian poet, while a mechanically minded three percent were convinced it was a vital component in a jet engine.

However, despite the culinary blunders, a staggering 86 percent of Brits said they had international tastes when it comes to food, while a further 73 percent said they would consider themselves quite or very knowledgeable about food.

The Japanese staple Ramen – a meat or fish broth – was also the subject of much confusion with 24 percent thinking it was a religious festival, while 13 percent thought it was an Egyptian Pharo – possibly confusing the name with Rameses.

A more physically inclined 4 percent believed Ramen was a position in the sexual guide book the Kama Sutra.

The study of 1500 Brits was commissioned by Deliveroo to mark their Taste Tour campaign where people can win the chance to experience their favourite dishes in the food capitals of the world.