How to Identify and Classify Fennel Bulbs
  • 1. What is the most important characteristic to look for when selecting a fennel bulb?
A) A bulb with a strong anise aroma
B) A firm, unblemished bulb
C) A bulb with long, green stalks
D) A bulb covered in soil
  • 2. What indicates that a fennel bulb is past its prime?
A) Bright green stalks
B) Bruising or soft spots
C) A mild anise smell
D) Feathery fronds
  • 3. What part of the fennel plant is the 'bulb'?
A) The long, green stalks
B) The feathery fronds
C) The swollen base where the stalks meet the root
D) The flowers
  • 4. Which of these shapes is ideal for a fennel bulb?
A) Elongated and uneven
B) Round and symmetrical
C) Large and misshapen
D) Small and flattened
  • 5. What color should a fresh fennel bulb ideally be?
A) White or pale green
B) Brown
C) Dark green
D) Purple
  • 6. What does it indicate if the fennel bulb feels lightweight?
A) It might be dried out
B) It's a young bulb
C) It was recently harvested
D) It has a mild flavor
  • 7. What is the dominant flavor profile of fennel?
A) Mint
B) Anise/licorice
C) Earthy
D) Citrus
  • 8. How should the stalks of a good fennel bulb appear?
A) Brown and brittle
B) Firm and upright
C) Wilted and yellowing
D) Covered in spots
  • 9. Which part of the fennel can be eaten?
A) Only the fronds
B) Only the bulb
C) All parts (bulb, stalks, fronds)
D) Only the stalks
  • 10. What is the texture of a fresh fennel bulb?
A) Spongy
B) Crisp and firm
C) Rubbery
D) Soft and mushy
  • 11. How does bolting affect the fennel bulb's flavor?
A) It becomes sweeter
B) It becomes more bitter
C) It does not affect the flavor
D) It becomes milder
  • 12. Which type of fennel is mainly cultivated for its bulb?
A) Bitter fennel
B) Florence fennel
C) Sweet fennel
D) Wild fennel
  • 13. What is a 'slip' in fennel terminology?
A) The outer layer of the bulb
B) A method of propagation
C) A type of fennel disease
D) A small, underdeveloped bulb
  • 14. Why might a fennel bulb be slightly green?
A) Overwatering
B) Lack of nutrients
C) Pest infestation
D) Exposure to sunlight
  • 15. What size fennel bulb is generally preferred?
A) Very large
B) Medium-sized
C) Very small
D) Size doesn't matter
  • 16. If the feathery fronds are yellowing, what does this indicate?
A) The fennel is starting to age
B) The fennel needs more water
C) This is normal
D) The fennel is diseased
  • 17. What does it mean if a fennel bulb has a crack?
A) It might be damaged or drying out
B) It's perfectly fine
C) It needs more sunlight
D) It will have a stronger flavor
  • 18. What is the botanical name for fennel?
A) Apium graveolens
B) Brassica oleracea
C) Daucus carota
D) Foeniculum vulgare
  • 19. How should you store a fennel bulb?
A) At room temperature
B) In the refrigerator
C) In a dry pantry
D) In the freezer
  • 20. For best results, how soon should you use a fennel bulb after purchasing?
A) Within a few days
B) Within a few weeks
C) Within a month
D) It can last indefinitely
  • 21. What is the primary use of the fronds?
A) Making fennel tea
B) Pest control
C) Fertilizer
D) Garnish or flavoring
  • 22. If the fennel bulb has a hole, what might have caused this?
A) Insect damage
B) Overwatering
C) Sunburn
D) Normal growth
  • 23. What should you do with the stalks before storing the bulb?
A) Trim them down
B) Freeze them separately
C) Leave them on
D) Wrap them in plastic
  • 24. Is it acceptable for a fennel bulb to have a slight bulge or irregularity?
A) Yes, slight irregularities are common
B) No, it should be perfectly smooth
C) Only if it's organic
D) It indicates it is old
  • 25. What is a common culinary use of fennel?
A) Pickling
B) Jams and jellies
C) Salads or braised dishes
D) Candies
  • 26. A very large fennel bulb tends to be:
A) More aromatic
B) More expensive
C) Sweeter and more tender
D) Woody and less flavorful
  • 27. What should you avoid when selecting fennel bulbs?
A) Bulbs that are slightly dirty
B) Bulbs with green stalks
C) Bulbs with a strong anise scent
D) Bulbs with signs of mold
  • 28. What is the texture of the stalks of a young fennel bulb?
A) Tough and fibrous
B) Mushy and limp
C) Dry and brittle
D) Tender and crisp
  • 29. Which of these conditions indicates potential root rot in fennel?
A) Dark, mushy base of bulb
B) Small bulb size
C) Strong anise aroma
D) Yellowing fronds
  • 30. What part of the fennel plant is used to make fennel seeds?
A) The dried flower heads
B) The stalks
C) The bulb
D) The fronds
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