How to Identify and Classify Potatoes
  • 1. Which of these is a key characteristic for classifying potatoes?
A) Stem length
B) Root depth
C) Skin color
D) Leaf shape
  • 2. Waxy potatoes are best for:
A) French fries
B) Potato salad
C) Mashed potatoes
D) Baked potatoes
  • 3. Which potato type has a high starch content?
A) Red
B) Russet
C) Fingerling
D) New
  • 4. What is the texture of a russet potato when cooked?
A) Fluffy
B) Waxy
C) Creamy
D) Dense
  • 5. Which potato holds its shape well after cooking?
A) Yukon Gold
B) Purple
C) Red
D) Russet
  • 6. What is the shape of fingerling potatoes?
A) Irregular
B) Elongated
C) Round
D) Oval
  • 7. Yukon Gold potatoes are known for their:
A) Earthy flavor
B) High starch content
C) Dry texture
D) Buttery flavor
  • 8. New potatoes are harvested when?
A) Late in the season
B) Early in the season
C) Mid-season
D) After the first frost
  • 9. Which color potato is known for its nutty flavor?
A) Yellow
B) Purple
C) White
D) Red
  • 10. What is the primary use of a russet potato?
A) Grilling
B) Steaming
C) Boiling
D) Baking
  • 11. Which potato variety is considered an 'all-purpose' potato?
A) Russet
B) Yukon Gold
C) Fingerling
D) Red
  • 12. The 'eyes' of a potato are:
A) Buds
B) Spots
C) Seeds
D) Roots
  • 13. What does 'curing' potatoes do?
A) Increases starch
B) Heals skin
C) Changes color
D) Adds flavor
  • 14. How should potatoes be stored?
A) Refrigerator
B) Warm, sunny place
C) Freezer
D) Cool, dark place
  • 15. Green potatoes contain what toxic compound?
A) Mercury
B) Cyanide
C) Arsenic
D) Solanine
  • 16. Which of these is NOT a type of potato?
A) Fingerling Potato
B) Sweet Potato
C) Red Potato
D) Russet Potato
  • 17. What makes a potato 'waxy'?
A) Low starch content
B) Low fiber content
C) High sugar content
D) High water content
  • 18. Red potatoes are often used in which dish?
A) French fries
B) Mashed potatoes
C) Baked potatoes
D) Roasted potatoes
  • 19. What causes potatoes to sprout?
A) Warm temperature
B) Lack of light
C) Cold temperature
D) Excessive moisture
  • 20. Which potato type is known for its thin skin?
A) Yukon Gold
B) New
C) Red
D) Russet
  • 21. What is the scientific name for potato?
A) Allium cepa
B) Daucus carota
C) Solanum tuberosum
D) Brassica oleracea
  • 22. Which country is the largest producer of potatoes?
A) China
B) India
C) United States
D) Russia
  • 23. What vitamin is found in a high amount in potatoes?
A) Vitamin E
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin A
  • 24. Which potato has a slightly sweet taste?
A) Russet
B) White
C) Yellow
D) Red
  • 25. How should you prepare potatoes for long-term storage?
A) Wash them
B) Cure them
C) Cut them into pieces
D) Wrap them in plastic
  • 26. What is a key difference between red and white potatoes?
A) Skin thickness
B) Size
C) Flavor
D) Starch content
  • 27. What effect does cooking have on the glycoalkaloid content of potatoes?
A) Increases it
B) Changes it into a different compound
C) Reduces it
D) Has no effect
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