How to Identify and Classify Canistel Fruits
  • 1. What is the common name for Pouteria campechiana?
A) Durian
B) Canistel
C) Mangosteen
D) Jackfruit
  • 2. What is the typical color of a ripe Canistel fruit?
A) Purple
B) Green
C) Yellow to Orange
D) Red
  • 3. What is the typical texture of ripe Canistel flesh?
A) Watery
B) Gritty
C) Fibrous
D) Egg yolk-like
  • 4. What shape is most common for Canistel fruits?
A) Star-shaped
B) Oval to Round
C) Kidney-shaped
D) Triangular
  • 5. What is the taste often described as for ripe Canistel?
A) Citrusy
B) Sour
C) Sweet Potato-like
D) Bitter
  • 6. The skin of a ripe Canistel should feel:
A) Slimy
B) Prickly
C) Soft to the touch
D) Hard like a rock
  • 7. What is the best way to tell if a Canistel is ripe based on color?
A) Pale green color
B) Uniform Yellow/Orange color
C) Dark green with yellow spots
D) Brown color
  • 8. What climate is best suited for growing Canistel?
A) Temperate
B) Desert
C) Arctic
D) Tropical
  • 9. Which of these is NOT a common use for Canistel?
A) Juice production
B) Adding to smoothies
C) Making jam
D) Eating raw
  • 10. What family does the Canistel belong to?
A) Solanaceae
B) Sapotaceae
C) Rosaceae
D) Fabaceae
  • 11. Which of these is a synonym for Canistel?
A) Cherimoya
B) Rambutan
C) Eggfruit
D) Star Apple
  • 12. How should Canistel fruits be stored before they are ripe?
A) In the refrigerator
B) In direct sunlight
C) At room temperature
D) In water
  • 13. What is a sign that a Canistel is overripe?
A) Mushy Texture
B) Hard seeds
C) Firm Texture
D) Bright Yellow color
  • 14. What is the skin of the Canistel typically like?
A) Fuzzy
B) Thin
C) Spiky
D) Thick
  • 15. Which is a nutritional benefit associated with Canistel?
A) High in Vitamin C
B) Low in carbohydrates
C) High in saturated fat
D) No dietary fiber
  • 16. What is the seed shape of a canistel usually like?
A) Circular
B) Elliptical
C) Triangular
D) Square
  • 17. What does 'climacteric fruit' mean for Canistel?
A) Ripens only on the tree
B) Ripens extremely quickly
C) Doesn't ripen at all
D) Ripens after picking
  • 18. Which country is Canistel believed to have originated from?
A) Southeast Asia
B) Australia
C) Southern Mexico and Central America
D) Africa
  • 19. What soil type is best for growing Canistel trees?
A) Sandy soil
B) Clay soil
C) Well-draining soil
D) Waterlogged soil
  • 20. A green Canistel fruit is generally:
A) Ripe
B) Overripe
C) Unripe
D) Perfectly Edible
  • 21. What pest commonly affects Canistel trees?
A) Grasshoppers
B) Caterpillars
C) Fruit flies
D) Aphids
  • 22. The Canistel fruit is often compared to the texture of which other food?
A) Banana
B) Avocado
C) Mango
D) Hard-boiled egg yolk
  • 23. What is the purpose of checking the firmness of a Canistel?
A) To check for pests
B) To estimate the number of seeds inside
C) To measure the size of the fruit
D) To determine ripeness
  • 24. The shelf life of a ripe Canistel is generally:
A) Very Long
B) Indefinite
C) Short
D) Long
  • 25. Canistel trees are typically:
A) Evergreen
B) Biennial
C) Deciduous
D) Annual
  • 26. What is the approximate size of a mature Canistel fruit?
A) 4-8 inches long
B) 15-20 inches long
C) 10-12 inches long
D) 1-2 inches long
  • 27. What is a method to speed up the ripening of a Canistel?
A) Expose to direct sunlight.
B) Submerge in water.
C) Place in a paper bag with a banana.
D) Refrigerate the fruit.
  • 28. What is the scientific name for the canistel fruit?
A) Pouteria campechiana
B) Malus domestica
C) Citrus sinensis
D) Mangifera indica
  • 29. What color are the seeds of a Canistel fruit typically?
A) Green
B) Red
C) White
D) Dark brown or black
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