How to Identify and Classify Onions - Quiz
  • 1. Which characteristic is MOST important for initially classifying onions?
A) Bulb Color
B) Leaf Shape
C) Root Length
D) Smell Intensity
  • 2. Which onion type is known for its relatively mild flavor and short storage life?
A) Storage Onion
B) Red Onion
C) Shallot
D) Sweet Onion
  • 3. Storage onions are typically categorized by their...
A) Size and shape
B) Water content and texture
C) Pungency and color
D) Sweetness and acidity
  • 4. Which onion is generally the smallest?
A) Spanish Onion
B) Yellow Onion
C) Pearl Onion
D) White Onion
  • 5. What is the primary use of green onions (scallions)?
A) Making onion powder
B) Long-term storage
C) Culinary garnish and flavoring
D) Curing meats
  • 6. What is a key characteristic of a shallot?
A) Grows in clusters
B) Single, large bulb
C) Bright green leaves only
D) Extremely pungent odor
  • 7. What makes leeks distinct from other onions?
A) Purple coloring throughout
B) Edible stalk (no bulb)
C) Grows exclusively underground
D) Extremely thin leaves
  • 8. Which onion type typically has the highest sulfur content?
A) Red Onion
B) Sweet Onion
C) White Onion
D) Yellow Onion
  • 9. What does 'pungency' in an onion refer to?
A) Sweetness level
B) Size of the bulb
C) Sharpness of flavor and odor
D) Water content
  • 10. Which factor MOST influences an onion's pungency?
A) Storage temperature
B) Amount of water
C) Exposure to sunlight
D) Soil composition
  • 11. What color are cipollini onions typically?
A) Yellow
B) White
C) Purple
D) Red
  • 12. Why are some onions better for storage than others?
A) Lower water content and higher pungency
B) Larger size and thinner skins
C) Higher sugar content and softer bulbs
D) Higher water content and lower pungency
  • 13. What part of the green onion is typically used?
A) Both the green tops and the white bulb
B) Only the roots
C) Only the white bulb
D) Only the green tops
  • 14. When judging an onion's quality, what is an undesirable trait?
A) Soft spots
B) Firmness
C) Dry outer layers
D) Smooth skin
  • 15. What is the shape of a cipollini onion?
A) Pear-shaped
B) Elongated
C) Flattened
D) Round
  • 16. What is a common flavor profile associated with red onions?
A) Very pungent and sulfurous
B) Mild and slightly sweet
C) Bitter and earthy
D) Extremely sweet and juicy
  • 17. What color is the inside of a white onion?
A) White
B) Yellow
C) Purple
D) Red
  • 18. What is a common characteristic of spring onions?
A) Harvested before the bulb fully matures
B) Very sweet flavor
C) Harvested after the bulb fully matures
D) Extremely pungent
  • 19. Which part of the leek is typically eaten?
A) The whole leek
B) Only the root
C) Only the dark green parts
D) The white and light green parts
  • 20. What is the best way to store onions?
A) In a cool, dry, and dark place
B) In a sealed plastic bag
C) In the refrigerator
D) In direct sunlight
  • 21. When should you avoid using a sweet onion?
A) When making onion rings
B) When long storage is required
C) When caramelizing onions
D) When raw consumption is desired
  • 22. What does 'single center' refer to when describing a shallot?
A) A shallot that is grown underground
B) A shallot with a very mild flavor
C) A shallot that grew as a single bulb instead of in a cluster
D) A shallot with extremely high pungency
  • 23. Which type of onion is commonly used in Mexican cuisine?
A) Red Onion
B) Sweet Onion
C) Yellow Onion
D) White Onion
  • 24. What is a key difference between a scallion and a spring onion?
A) Spring onions have longer green tops than scallions
B) Spring onions are always milder in flavor
C) Scallions are harvested earlier than spring onions
D) Scallions have a more developed bulb than spring onions
  • 25. The amount of sulfur in an onion is related to its...
A) Sweetness
B) Pungency
C) Size
D) Color
  • 26. What is the scientific name for the onion family?
A) Allium
B) Rosaceae
C) Solanaceae
D) Brassica
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