How to harvest and preparing acorns for food - Test
  • 1. What is the best time of year to harvest acorns?
A) Spring
B) Winter
C) Summer
D) Fall
  • 2. Which acorn characteristic indicates ripeness?
A) Small size
B) Brown color
C) Lack of a cap
D) Green color
  • 3. What is the primary reason acorns need processing before consumption?
A) Sugar
B) Tannins
C) Cellulose
D) Starch
  • 4. Which of these acorn types generally has the lowest tannin content?
A) Red Oak
B) Pin Oak
C) Black Oak
D) White Oak
  • 5. What is the first step in processing acorns after gathering them?
A) Grinding
B) Boiling
C) Shelling
D) Roasting
  • 6. Which method is commonly used for removing the acorn's shell?
A) Cracking with a nutcracker
B) Freezing
C) Burning
D) Soaking in acid
  • 7. What is the purpose of leaching acorns?
A) Soften the texture
B) Add flavor
C) Remove tannins
D) Increase shelf life
  • 8. Which is a common method for leaching acorns?
A) Oil leaching
B) Cold water leaching
C) Sugar leaching
D) Vinegar leaching
  • 9. How does hot water leaching compare to cold water leaching?
A) Slower but gelatinizes starch
B) Slower and prevents gelatinization
C) Faster and prevents gelatinization
D) Faster but can gelatinize starch
  • 10. What happens if acorns are not properly leached?
A) Bitter taste
B) Sour taste
C) Sweet taste
D) Salty taste
  • 11. After leaching, what is the next common step in acorn preparation?
A) Grinding
B) Fermenting
C) Roasting
D) Soaking
  • 12. What tools can be used to grind acorns?
A) Hammer and nail
B) Screwdriver and wrench
C) Saw and chisel
D) Mortar and pestle
  • 13. What consistency should ground acorns have for most recipes?
A) Fine flour
B) Whole acorns
C) Liquid
D) Large chunks
  • 14. What can acorn flour be used to make?
A) Glass
B) Plastic
C) Bread
D) Gasoline
  • 15. Besides flour, what other edible product can be made from acorns?
A) Acorn soda
B) Acorn coffee
C) Acorn oil
D) Acorn juice
  • 16. How is acorn coffee typically prepared?
A) Freezing and thawing
B) Roasting and grinding
C) Boiling and straining
D) Fermenting and distilling
  • 17. What is the purpose of roasting acorns?
A) Increase size
B) Improve flavor
C) Add moisture
D) Remove toxins
  • 18. What is a sign that acorns have been roasted for too long?
A) Burning
B) Watering
C) Swelling
D) Softening
  • 19. How should acorns be stored after processing?
A) Exposed to direct sunlight
B) Submerged in water at room temperature
C) Open container in a warm, humid place
D) Airtight container in a cool, dry place
  • 20. Which of the following is NOT a safe way to consume acorns?
A) Leached and cooked
B) Raw and unprocessed
C) Roasted and ground into flour
D) Used to make coffee substitute
  • 21. What indigenous practice is essential to understand when harvesting acorns?
A) Respectful gathering
B) Ignoring wildlife
C) Over harvesting
D) Clearing entire forests
  • 22. Why is sustainability important when harvesting acorns?
A) Decreases wildlife activity
B) Ensures future harvests
C) Simplifies processing
D) Increases tannin content
  • 23. Which animal depends heavily on acorns as a food source?
A) Crickets
B) Squirrels
C) Spiders
D) Snakes
  • 24. What is a key factor in identifying different oak species by their acorns?
A) Height of the tree
B) Thickness of the bark
C) Shape and size
D) Color of the leaves
  • 25. What impact does acorn consumption have on human nutrition?
A) Provides complex carbohydrates
B) Consists primarily of protein
C) Lacks nutritional value
D) Causes immediate sickness
  • 26. When leaching, what indicates the process is complete?
A) Acorns become mushy
B) Water runs clear
C) Acorns turn black
D) Water tastes sweet
  • 27. What safety precaution should be taken when harvesting acorns?
A) Harvest only at night
B) Climb high into the trees
C) Taste acorns raw
D) Wear gloves
  • 28. Which part of the acorn connects it to the tree branch?
A) Stem
B) Shell
C) Kernel
D) Cap
  • 29. How does the climate affect acorn harvesting?
A) Always results in larger acorns
B) Influences acorn production
C) Makes harvesting easier in winter
D) Has no effect on harvesting
  • 30. After grinding acorns, what process can further refine acorn flour texture?
A) Boiling
B) Sifting
C) Fermenting
D) Freezing
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