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