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