Lawry's Flavor Profile Personality Quiz

Could your preference for specific types of foods reveal information about your personality? Is it possible to find out more about a new romantic interest, recently hired employee or even a dear old friend by the meal they order than simply by the details they dish out in conversation?

According to Lawry's, the spice and seasonings experts, flavor preferences speak volumes about a person. Lawry's performed a survey of 1,000 U.S. adults that looked at the behaviors of people based on their favorites and came up with a favorites flavors fact sheet. Take the following quiz and see if your preferences match up with your personality.

1. The item I would be most likely to select from a gift basket would be:

A. A handful of dried cranberries
B. A bag of spicy mixed nuts
C. No question: a chocolate truffle
D. Crackers with garlic cheese spread

2. When grabbing a snack from the convenience store, I tend to gravitate towards:

A. Sour candy such as Lemonheads or Sweet Tarts
B. Nachos loaded with jalapenos
C. A candy bar
D. A bag of beef jerky

3. On a hot day, your favorite refreshing frozen treat is:

A. A lemon-lime ice pop
B. Cinnamon-swirl ice cream
C. A banana split
D. Pumpkin sorbet

4. Which of the following beverages would you prefer?

A. Lemonade
B. Mulled apple cider
C. Cherry cola
D. Unsweetened ice tea

If you selected mostly "A" answers, you prefer tart flavors and are a Joyous Joiner. You are generally happy with your life and feel balanced. You are a funny, playful extrovert. You probably log into several social networking sites daily. You are creative, expressive and passionate about music and art. Style and fashion are important to you, yet you are likely to opt for environmentally friendly products and give of your time and resources to charitable causes. The Lawry's marinade flavors that suit you are Caribbean Jerk, Lemon Pepper and Sesame Ginger.

If you choose "B" for the majority of your answers, you prefer spicy flavors and are a Self-Assured Adventurer. You are self-confident and persuasive. You love to travel and are likely to be self-employed. You are not afraid to take risks, yet are also very analytical and have no problem seeing "the big picture." You love to cook and are not afraid to try new or exotic dishes. You are tech-savvy, enjoy action/adventure and sci-fi movies and tend to be athletic. The Lawry's marinade flavors you would most enjoy are Baja Chipotle, Buffalo BBQ and Szechuan.

Did you select "C" answers? Then you are a Sweet Lifer who prefers sweet flavors. Your family is your top priority. You are not a big risk taker and find comfort in traditional values and customs. You are likeliest of all the personalities to be religious and spiritual. You are also modest, loyal and kindhearted. You are a smart shopper. You will wait for sales or use coupons whenever possible. You may not travel much, but you enjoy family-friendly entertainment such as a round of miniature golf or pizza with the kids. Romantic comedies are your favorite type of movie and you enjoy a good romance novel now and again. Your best choices for Lawry's marinade flavors would be Hawaiian or Herb and Garlic.

If you picked "D" answers, you prefer savory flavors and are a Conventionalist. You tend to be introverted and enjoy being at home. You are generally cautious and not big on spontaneity or adventures. You are an excellent planner, and enjoy nature-related pastimes such as camping, hiking or barbecue. When asked your favorite type of cuisine, you will usually pick American. You are involved in politics and probably own a dog or other pet. You enjoy watching reality television with your spouse or partner. When choosing a Lawry's marinade flavor, your best bets are Mesquite or Teriyaki.

Was your flavor profile right on, off target or somewhere in between? Take a look at your friends and family members and see if they fit a flavor profile. You might discover a new insight into those around you.