How to Identify and Classify Limes
  • 1. What is the most common type of lime sold commercially in the US?
A) Kaffir Lime
B) Persian Lime
C) Key Lime
D) Rangpur Lime
  • 2. What is another name for the Key Lime?
A) Desert Lime
B) Tahiti Lime
C) Mexican Lime
D) Bearss Lime
  • 3. Which lime is known for its bumpy, dark green skin?
A) Sweet Lime
B) Finger Lime
C) Limequat
D) Kaffir Lime
  • 4. What is a common use for Kaffir lime leaves?
A) Margaritas
B) Limeade
C) Thai Cooking
D) Guacamole
  • 5. Which lime is sometimes called a Mandarin Lime?
A) Calamansi Lime
B) Rangpur Lime
C) Australian Lime
D) Spanish Lime
  • 6. Which lime is known for its 'citrus caviar'?
A) Eustis Limequat
B) Finger Lime
C) Otaheite Lime
D) Kalamansi Lime
  • 7. What color is a ripe Rangpur Lime?
A) Orange-Red
B) Pale Green
C) Bright Green
D) Yellow
  • 8. What is a characteristic of the juice of a Key Lime?
A) Mild and bland
B) Less acidic and less aromatic
C) Sweeter than other limes
D) More acidic and aromatic
  • 9. Persian limes are generally _______ than Key limes.
A) The same size
B) More yellow
C) Smaller
D) Larger
  • 10. What is a hybrid fruit created by crossing a lime and a kumquat?
A) Limequat
B) Orange
C) Grapefruit
D) Lemon
  • 11. Which of these limes is known to be less acidic compared to other limes?
A) Persian Lime
B) Key Lime
C) Sweet Lime
D) Kaffir Lime
  • 12. What is a common use of the zest from Kaffir limes?
A) Garnishing cocktails
B) Flavoring curries
C) Baking cakes
D) Making lemonade
  • 13. What is the shape of a Finger Lime?
A) Round and plump
B) Oblong and cylindrical
C) Pear-shaped
D) Flat and wide
  • 14. Which of these is NOT a common characteristic of limes?
A) Green or yellow color
B) Aromatic zest
C) Thick, fuzzy skin
D) Acidic juice
  • 15. What climate is most suitable for growing limes?
A) Tropical and subtropical
B) Desert
C) Arctic
D) Temperate
  • 16. When are Persian limes typically harvested?
A) When they turn yellow
B) When they turn orange
C) When they are still green
D) When they are slightly brown
  • 17. What is the average diameter of a Key Lime?
A) 5-6 inches
B) 3-4 inches
C) 7-8 inches
D) 1-2 inches
  • 18. Which of these is a key ingredient in Key Lime Pie?
A) Key Lime Juice
B) Persian Lime Juice
C) Orange Juice
D) Lemon Juice
  • 19. What is the juice of calamansi lime often used for?
A) Marinades
B) Jams
C) Limeade
D) Pies
  • 20. What is the texture of the 'citrus caviar' from Finger Limes?
A) Smooth and creamy
B) Small, bead-like pearls
C) Fibrous and stringy
D) Thick and pulpy
  • 21. What type of skin does the sweet lime have?
A) Thick and bumpy
B) Spotted and uneven
C) Rough and waxy
D) Thin and smooth
  • 22. Which continent are Finger Limes native to?
A) South America
B) North America
C) Asia
D) Australia
  • 23. What is a common use for Persian Lime juice?
A) Sweet Lime Juice
B) Thai Curry
C) Margaritas
D) Key Lime Pie
  • 24. What is the typical color of a Sweet Lime?
A) Deep Red
B) Greenish-yellow
C) Bright Green
D) Dark Brown
  • 25. What part of the Kaffir Lime is used in aromatherapy?
A) Fruit
B) Root
C) Leaves
D) Stem
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