Fruits and Grains
Which of the following is not a type of pear?
Crenshaw
This fruit is known as the "bread of the desert."
Dates
A boysenberry is a hybrid of what two berries?
Dewberry and loganberry
A blacker peel means a less sugary banana. TRUE FALSE
False
A good pear will have softness at its blossom end. TRUE FALSE
False
A plantain is a variety of banana that can be used for the same culinary purposes. TRUE FALSE
False
Citrus fruit will ripen after being picked. TRUE FALSE
False
Grape varieties are only grown in North America. TRUE FALSE
False
Since the different types of apples are all genetically related, any type of apple can be substituted in a recipe that uses apples. TRUE FALSE
False
Slightly duller colored citrus fruits are more acidic and more juicy. TRUE FALSE
False
Strawberries and loganberries are closely related. TRUE FALSE
False
The wheat germ, or embryo of the plant, does not contain many vitamins. TRUE FALSE
False
The seeds in watermelon are bunched in a hollow in the center of the melon. TRUE FALSE
False , it is dispersed throughout the flesh
Navel oranges are bitter oranges, which are used to make marmalades. TRUE FALSE
False, bergamots
A freestone fruit is a fruit without a pit. TRUE FALSE
False, it is just not attached to the pit
Wheat germ is the whole grain minus the husk. TRUE FALSE
False, that is wheat berries
A La Normardie refers to classic French dishes prepared with pears. TRUE FALSE
False, that is with apples
A peach is a clingstone fruit. TRUE FALSE
False, they are free stone
All of the following are stone fruits EXCEPT:
Gala apples
Which of these is not a fruit category?
Hard Fruits
_____________ are the most commonly used fruit used in culinary.
Lemon
Which of these citrus fruits is the most perishable?
Limes
A recipe calls for raspberries and blackberries, but you are out of these berries. Which of the following would be the best substitute for these berries based on flavor and color?
Loganberry:
Converted grain and basmati are varieties of what type of rice?
Long Grain
Which fruit is the number on selling fruit in the world?
Mango
Which of these is a small, high-protein grain that looks like couscous and is a staple of North Africa and much of Asia?
Millet
Which of the following is true about melons?
Muskmelons should be stored in a plastic bag to protect other fruits from the musky smell.
Pomes turn brown once they are cut/bruised and exposed to __________________.
Oxygen
Figs, papaya, and which other fruit contains enzymes that can be extracted and used as meat tenderizers?
Pineapple
Which of the following is more likely to be used as a vegetable than a fruit?
Plantains
Which tropical or exotic fruit contains arils?
Pomegranate
Which of the following is FALSE regarding pomes?
Pomes are known as the true fruits due to the arrangement of the seeds in their cores.
Which of these is a very fine grain that cooks up light and fluffy like rice?
Quinoa
What are the two known varieties of almonds?
Sweet & Bitter
The process of scoring and pushing out the flesh of a mango in preparation for cutting it is called hedgehogging. TRUE FALSE
True
Wheat berries need to soak before they are steamed. True or False
True
Wheat is primarily used in flour. TRUE FALSE
True
California grapes are of the __________ variety.
Vitis vinifera
Which of the following should you do to correctly store berries?
Wait to wash until just before use
Watermelons should be stored ___________________, and muskmelons ___________________.
at room temperature; refrigerated
The pecan is a low-fat nut. TRUE FALSE
false
Years ago, pistachios were dyed, but are no longer due to health concerns. TRUE FALSE
false
Rough scars indicate a well ripened melon. TRUE FALSE
false, it means that they were picked too early
Peaches ripen off the vine, so they can be picked when green and still reach their best quality and flavor. TRUE FALSE
false, they only ripen on the vine
Which of the following is a tropical fruit?
kiwi
One of the most tart citrus fruits is the _______________, while one of the least tart is the ____________________.
lemon, tangerine
A fruit must contain one or more seeds. TRUE FALSE
true
Pine nuts are actually the seeds of pine cones. TRUE FALSE
true
The cashew nut is attached to the cashew apple. true or false
true
All but which of these are natural ingredients in grapes used to make wine?
Tannins
How do pistachio nuts become white?
They are blanched
Which of the following is FALSE regarding bananas?
They should be stored in the refrigerator to lengthen shelf life.
Bananas, figs, and mangoes are examples of what kind of fruit?
Tropical and Exotic
A good watermelon should sound hollow when you knock on it. TRUE FALSE
True
A hybrid fruit is a crossbreed of different species that are genetically similar.
True
Apples should be stored separately from other ethylene producing fruits. TRUE FALSE
True
Because they are so closely related, blackberries and raspberries have been crossbred into many different berries. TRUE FALSE
True
Brown rice takes longer to cook than white rice. TRUE FALSE
True
Cherries come in both sweet and sour varieties. TRUE FALSE
True
Citrus fruit for zesting should be unwaxed. True or False
True
Grapes will store in perforated plastic bags for up to two weeks in the refrigerator. TRUE FALSE
True
Hazelnuts have shells that fall off within days of picking. TRUE FALSE
True
Mandarins are technically oranges. TRUE FALSE
True
Only the liquid inside the coconut is used in cooking. TRUE FALSE
True
Peaches can be briefly deep-fried for skin removal. TRUE FALSE
True
Peanuts are not nuts, but actually members of the legume family. TRUE FALSE
True
Quinces are usually eaten raw but can be used in pies and marmalades. TRUE FALSE
True
