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