How to Identify and Classify Onions
  • 1. Which characteristic is MOST important for initially classifying onions?
A) Bulb Color
B) Leaf Shape
C) Smell Intensity
D) Root Length
  • 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) Pungency and color
B) Sweetness and acidity
C) Size and shape
D) Water content and texture
  • 4. Which onion is generally the smallest?
A) Spanish Onion
B) Pearl Onion
C) White Onion
D) Yellow Onion
  • 5. What is the primary use of green onions (scallions)?
A) Making onion powder
B) Curing meats
C) Culinary garnish and flavoring
D) Long-term storage
  • 6. What is a key characteristic of a shallot?
A) Single, large bulb
B) Bright green leaves only
C) Extremely pungent odor
D) Grows in clusters
  • 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) White Onion
B) Yellow Onion
C) Red Onion
D) Sweet Onion
  • 9. What does 'pungency' in an onion refer to?
A) Size of the bulb
B) Sweetness level
C) Sharpness of flavor and odor
D) Water content
  • 10. Which factor MOST influences an onion's pungency?
A) Amount of water
B) Storage temperature
C) Exposure to sunlight
D) Soil composition
  • 11. What color are cipollini onions typically?
A) Yellow
B) Red
C) White
D) Purple
  • 12. Why are some onions better for storage than others?
A) Larger size and thinner skins
B) Lower water content and higher pungency
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) Flattened
B) Round
C) Pear-shaped
D) Elongated
  • 16. What is a common flavor profile associated with red onions?
A) Extremely sweet and juicy
B) Bitter and earthy
C) Mild and slightly sweet
D) Very pungent and sulfurous
  • 17. What color is the inside of a white onion?
A) Yellow
B) White
C) Purple
D) Red
  • 18. What is a common characteristic of spring onions?
A) Extremely pungent
B) Harvested after the bulb fully matures
C) Very sweet flavor
D) Harvested before the bulb fully matures
  • 19. Which part of the leek is typically eaten?
A) Only the root
B) The white and light green parts
C) Only the dark green parts
D) The whole leek
  • 20. What is the best way to store onions?
A) In the refrigerator
B) In a sealed plastic bag
C) In a cool, dry, and dark place
D) In direct sunlight
  • 21. When should you avoid using a sweet onion?
A) When caramelizing onions
B) When making onion rings
C) When raw consumption is desired
D) When long storage is required
  • 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 with a very mild flavor
D) A shallot that grew as a single bulb instead of in a cluster
  • 23. Which type of onion is commonly used in Mexican cuisine?
A) White Onion
B) Red Onion
C) Sweet Onion
D) Yellow Onion
  • 24. What is a key difference between a scallion and a spring onion?
A) Scallions have a more developed bulb than spring onions
B) Spring onions have longer green tops than scallions
C) Spring onions are always milder in flavor
D) Scallions are harvested earlier than spring onions
  • 25. The amount of sulfur in an onion is related to its...
A) Sweetness
B) Color
C) Pungency
D) Size
  • 26. What is the scientific name for the onion family?
A) Allium
B) Solanaceae
C) Rosaceae
D) Brassica
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