How to Identify and Classify Navy Beans
  • 1. What family do navy beans belong to?
A) Legume
B) Seed
C) Grain
D) Nut
  • 2. What is the typical shape of a navy bean?
A) Oval
B) Kidney-shaped
C) Elongated
D) Round
  • 3. What is the most common color of navy beans?
A) Black
B) Brown
C) White
D) Red
  • 4. What is another name for navy beans?
A) Kidney bean
B) Haricot bean
C) Lima bean
D) Pinto bean
  • 5. What is a key characteristic of navy bean texture when cooked?
A) Smooth
B) Chunky
C) Fibrous
D) Grainy
  • 6. Which dish commonly features navy beans as a main ingredient?
A) Baked beans
B) Lentil soup
C) Refried beans
D) Chili
  • 7. What region are navy beans thought to originate from?
A) Asia
B) Africa
C) Europe
D) South America
  • 8. Which of these is NOT a common use for navy beans?
A) Bean flour production
B) Stew ingredient
C) Soup ingredient
D) Side dish
  • 9. What is the approximate length of a mature navy bean?
A) 1/2 inch
B) 1 inch
C) 1/4 inch
D) 3/4 inch
  • 10. How are navy beans typically harvested?
A) Using water
B) Mechanically
C) Manually
D) By animal
  • 11. What is the moisture content percentage after harvesting?
A) 25-30%
B) 30-40%
C) 16-18%
D) 5-10%
  • 12. What is the desired final moisture content after drying?
A) 5-10%
B) 13-14%
C) 20-22%
D) 16-18%
  • 13. What defects are considered when grading?
A) Color
B) Splits
C) Smell
D) Size
  • 14. What is a common insect that attacks navy beans during growth?
A) Ant
B) Fly
C) Grasshopper
D) Bean beetle
  • 15. What is the plant type called?
A) Bush bean
B) Vine bean
C) Tree bean
D) Pole bean
  • 16. Which mineral are navy beans a good source of?
A) Potassium
B) Iron
C) Sodium
D) Calcium
  • 17. What is the primary carbohydrate in navy beans?
A) Fiber
B) Sugar
C) Starch
D) Cellulose
  • 18. What is the average protein content of navy beans?
A) 20-25%
B) 30-35%
C) 5-10%
D) 10-15%
  • 19. Which climate is best for growing navy beans?
A) Desert
B) Tropical
C) Arctic
D) Temperate
  • 20. What type of soil do navy beans prefer?
A) Well-drained
B) Sandy
C) Waterlogged
D) Clay
  • 21. What is the recommended soaking time before cooking?
A) 8 hours
B) 1 hour
C) None
D) 30 minutes
  • 22. What is the purpose of soaking the navy beans?
A) Adds nutrients
B) Enhances flavor
C) Reduces cooking time
D) Changes color
  • 23. What is the scientific name for the navy bean?
A) Phaseolus vulgaris
B) Glycine max
C) Cicer arietinum
D) Vicia faba
  • 24. How do navy beans rank compared to other beans in terms of digestibility?
A) Easily digestible
B) Depends on preparation
C) Same as all beans
D) Difficult to digest
  • 25. Which nutrient helps lower cholesterol?
A) Iron
B) Starch
C) Fiber
D) Protein
  • 26. Which of these is a sign of poor quality in dry navy beans?
A) Uniform size
B) Insect damage
C) Bright color
D) No odor
  • 27. Are navy beans gluten-free?
A) Maybe
B) Yes
C) Sometimes
D) No
  • 28. What kind of container should dry navy beans be stored in?
A) Plastic bag
B) Open container
C) Paper bag
D) Airtight container
  • 29. What is the shelf life of dry navy beans, if stored properly?
A) Indefinitely
B) 1-2 months
C) 6 months
D) 1-2 years
  • 30. How to quickly differentiate a navy bean from the great northern bean?
A) Texture
B) Taste
C) Shape
D) Size
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