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