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