How to Identify and Classify Kakis
  • 1. What is the scientific name for the most common type of Kaki?
A) Prunus persica
B) Malus domestica
C) Citrus sinensis
D) Diospyros kaki
  • 2. What is the primary characteristic used to classify Kaki varieties?
A) Fruit color
B) Astringency when unripe
C) Tree size
D) Leaf shape
  • 3. What does 'astringent' mean in the context of Kaki classification?
A) High in tannins, causing a puckering sensation
B) Having a sour taste
C) Being very large in size
D) Sweet and juicy
  • 4. Which of these is a common astringent Kaki variety?
A) Izu
B) Fuyu
C) Jiro
D) Hachiya
  • 5. Which of these is a common non-astringent Kaki variety?
A) Fuyu
B) Tanenashi
C) Hachiya
D) Saijo
  • 6. How can you generally identify an astringent Kaki before it's fully ripe?
A) It feels very firm to the touch
B) It has a strong floral scent
C) It's soft and easily bruised
D) It is a deep red color
  • 7. What color are most ripe Kaki fruits?
A) Yellow
B) Orange or reddish-orange
C) Purple
D) Green
  • 8. What shape is typical of a Hachiya Kaki?
A) Acorn-shaped
B) Pear-shaped
C) Flattened and round
D) Oblong
  • 9. What shape is typical of a Fuyu Kaki?
A) Flattened and round
B) Oblong
C) Heart-shaped
D) Acorn-shaped
  • 10. Which Kaki variety is sometimes called 'cinnamon persimmon' due to its flavor?
A) Coffee Cake
B) Eureka
C) Izu
D) Tamopan
  • 11. How are astringent Kakis typically eaten?
A) Fully ripened until very soft, or dried
B) When firm and crisp
C) Green and unripe
D) Cooked into a pie
  • 12. How are non-astringent Kakis typically eaten?
A) Fried
B) Only when fully ripened and soft
C) Pickled
D) When firm like an apple
  • 13. What is 'tannin' responsible for in unripe Kakis?
A) Texture
B) Sweetness
C) Color
D) Astringency
  • 14. Which of the following is NOT a method to remove astringency from Kakis?
A) Exposing to carbon dioxide
B) Using alcohol
C) Freezing
D) Refrigeration
  • 15. What part of the Kaki plant is also edible besides the fruit?
A) The roots
B) The seeds
C) The leaves (can be made into tea)
D) The bark
  • 16. What climate is best suited for growing Kakis?
A) Tropical
B) Arctic
C) Temperate
D) Desert
  • 17. What is a distinguishing feature of the 'Chocolate' Kaki variety?
A) Extremely tart flavor
B) Brown flesh when ripe
C) Very small size
D) Green skin
  • 18. What is the flower type of a Kaki plant?
A) Only pollinated by bees
B) Always self-pollinating
C) Dioecious or Monoecious
D) Only pollinated by wind
  • 19. What is the texture of the skin of a typical Kaki fruit?
A) Smooth and waxy
B) Fuzzy
C) Covered in thorns
D) Rough and bumpy
  • 20. Which Kaki variety is known for its pointed shape?
A) Gailey
B) Maekawa Jiro
C) Sharon Fruit
D) Saijo
  • 21. What does 'pollination constant non-astringent' (PCNA) mean?
A) The tree cannot be pollinated
B) The fruit is non-astringent even if pollinated
C) The fruit is always astringent
D) The fruit requires pollination to become non-astringent
  • 22. What does 'pollination variant non-astringent' (PVNA) mean?
A) The fruit is always astringent
B) The tree cannot be pollinated
C) The fruit is non-astringent even if pollinated
D) The fruit is non-astringent only if pollinated
  • 23. What is a common use of Kaki leaves?
A) Animal Fodder
B) Fertilizer
C) Tea
D) Paper Making
  • 24. Where did the Kaki originate?
A) United States
B) China
C) Australia
D) Brazil
  • 25. What is a 'Sharon fruit'?
A) A hybrid fruit between a Kaki and an apple
B) A type of astringent Kaki
C) A wild Kaki variety
D) A trademarked name for a specific non-astringent Kaki
  • 26. What is the general size of a Kaki tree?
A) Ground cover
B) Large towering tree
C) Medium sized tree
D) Small bush
  • 27. What is a characteristic of 'Coffee Cake' Kaki?
A) Extremely tart flavor
B) Very small size
C) Spicy flavor
D) Green skin
  • 28. In what season are Kakis typically harvested?
A) Spring
B) Fall
C) Winter
D) Summer
  • 29. Which of the following is a synonym for Kaki?
A) Quince
B) Mango
C) Loquat
D) Persimmon
  • 30. Which variety is known for being very cold hardy?
A) Hachiya
B) Eureka
C) Tamopan
D) Nikita's Gift
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