Deck 26: Fruits

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a member of the gourd family?

A) watermelon
B) pomegranate
C) honeydew
D) cantaloupe

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which type of fruit gel is made with fruit juice only?

A) jelly
B) compote
C) jam
D) preserves

Answer 2

A

Question 3

What should not be done when cooking fruits to prevent them from becoming overcooked and mushy?

A) add baking soda
B) careful timing
C) add sugar
D) test them frequently

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Blueberries and cranberries are native to North America.

Question 5

Berries are generally sold IQF.

Question 6

Which of the following are NOT members of the pome family?

A) apples
B) pears
C) quince
D) plums

Question 7

What does any dish called "à la Normande" contain?

A) quince
B) pomes
C) pears
D) apples

Question 8

Plantains are starchy, under-ripened bananas.

Question 9

Which of the following fruits is NOT susceptible to enzymatic browning?

A) pears
B) peaches
C) apples
D) pineapples

Question 10

Which part of the rhubarb is usually eaten?

A) the stalk
B) the leaves
C) both A and B
D) neither A nor B

Question 11

Apricots and mangos are high in Vitamin A.

Question 12

Which cooking method softens and tenderizes fruits while infusing them with additional flavors?

A) blanching
B) baking
C) poaching
D) grilling

Question 13

What substance promotes ripening or causes spoilage in some fruits?

A) tartaric acid
B) oxalic acid
C) glucose
D) ethylene gas

Question 14

Which fruit contains an enzyme that is used in meat tenderizers?

A) mango
B) orange
C) papaya
D) cantaloupe

Question 15

Freezing does not affect the quality of most fruits.

Question 16

What is the season for sweet cherries?

A) June and July
B) early fall
C) summer
D) July and August

Question 17

Cooked fruits are done when they just begin to disintegrate.

Question 18

What is the popular seedless variety of oranges?

A) Valencia
B) navel
C) bitter
D) blood

Question 19

Which type of citrus fruit is usually eaten whole and preserved in syrup?

A) key lime
B) yuzu
C) tangelo
D) kumquat

Question 20

What is the largest fruit crop in the world?

A) grapes
B) apples
C) strawberries
D) citrus fruits

Question 21

Loganberries, boysenberries and marionberries are all hybrids of blackberries.

Question 22

When choosing peaches and nectarines select fruit with bright red patches and a good aroma.

Question 23

What are three qualities to look for when purchasing citrus fruits?

Question 24

What are three methods for preserving fruits?

Question 25

Why should overripe and bruised apples be discarded immediately?

Question 26

What is the gelatin-like carbohydrate obtained from certain fruits that thicken jams and jellies?

Question 27

Canning fruit destroys all their vitamins.

Question 28

Cherries with their stems stay fresher longer than cherries without their stems.

Question 29

Some fruits such as figs and pineapples will not ripen after harvesting.

Question 30

Leaving prunes at room temperature helps them ripen properly.