How to Identify and Classify Lucumas - Quiz
  • 1. What is the primary botanical family to which Lucuma belongs?
A) Fabaceae
B) Rosaceae
C) Sapotaceae
D) Solanaceae
  • 2. Which continent is the Lucuma fruit native to?
A) Asia
B) North America
C) Africa
D) South America
  • 3. What is the most common color of Lucuma flesh when ripe?
A) Red
B) White
C) Yellow-orange
D) Green
  • 4. The texture of Lucuma is often described as:
A) Juicy and smooth
B) Fibrous and pulpy
C) Crisp and watery
D) Dry and starchy
  • 5. What type of climate is best suited for Lucuma cultivation?
A) Temperate
B) Arctic
C) Desert
D) Subtropical
  • 6. How are Lucuma fruits typically consumed?
A) Cooked or processed
B) Raw
C) Exclusively as juice
D) Only dried
  • 7. The scientific name of Lucuma obovata is:
A) Malus lucuma
B) Solanum lucuma
C) Pouteria lucuma
D) Lucuma edulis
  • 8. Which country is a major producer of Lucuma?
A) Brazil
B) Mexico
C) Peru
D) Spain
  • 9. What is a common culinary use of Lucuma?
A) Pickling
B) As a staple vegetable
C) Flavoring ice cream
D) Making wine
  • 10. What is a distinctive feature of Lucuma seeds?
A) Large, shiny brown seeds
B) Small, black seeds
C) Tiny, white seeds
D) No seeds
  • 11. The shape of a typical Lucuma fruit is:
A) Heart-shaped
B) Elongated and thin
C) Round or oval
D) Square
  • 12. What is the approximate size of a mature Lucuma tree?
A) Medium-sized tree
B) Vine
C) Small shrub
D) Tall tree
  • 13. What is the taste of Lucuma often compared to?
A) Strawberry
B) Lemon
C) Coconut
D) Maple syrup
  • 14. Which characteristic is helpful in distinguishing different Lucuma varieties?
A) Root depth
B) Fruit shape and size
C) Bark thickness
D) Leaf color
  • 15. What time of year is Lucuma typically harvested?
A) Autumn
B) Spring
C) Winter
D) Summer
  • 16. What is a nutritional benefit associated with Lucuma?
A) Contains no fiber
B) Lack of vitamins
C) High in saturated fat
D) Source of antioxidants
  • 17. How is Lucuma typically propagated?
A) Grafting
B) Air layering
C) Direct seeding
D) Cuttings
  • 18. Which factor affects the sweetness of Lucuma fruits?
A) Maturity at harvest
B) Tree age
C) Soil color
D) Altitude
  • 19. What is the exterior color of an unripe Lucuma fruit?
A) Green
B) Brown
C) Orange
D) Yellow
  • 20. Which of these is a factor in determining the quality of Lucuma fruit?
A) Pale color
B) Absence of blemishes
C) Hard texture
D) Small size
  • 21. Lucuma is often used as a natural sweetener. Why?
A) High fructose content
B) Lower glycemic index
C) Artificial additives
D) Unpleasant taste
  • 22. In what type of soil does Lucuma thrive?
A) Sandy soil
B) Waterlogged soil
C) Well-drained soil
D) Clay soil
  • 23. What is the main pest concern for Lucuma trees?
A) Spider mites
B) Fruit flies
C) Aphids
D) Caterpillars
  • 24. What is a traditional use of Lucuma, besides culinary?
A) Textile dye
B) Traditional medicine
C) Animal feed
D) Construction material
  • 25. Which is NOT a characteristic to identify Lucuma?
A) Brown Seeds
B) Yellow/Orange Flesh
C) Starchy Texture
D) Purple Flowers
  • 26. What happens to the flavor of Lucuma during storage?
A) Flavor intensifies
B) Becomes bitter
C) Flavor diminishes
D) Becomes sour
  • 27. How many seeds does a Lucuma fruit typically contain?
A) None
B) 6-10
C) 1-5
D) More than 10
  • 28. What is a common way to preserve Lucuma?
A) Canning
B) Pickling whole fruits
C) Freezing pulp
D) Salting
  • 29. Which of the following is NOT a synonym for Lucuma?
A) Lucumo
B) LĂșcuma
C) Eggfruit
D) Avocado
  • 30. What is the best method for determining Lucuma fruit ripeness?
A) Extremely soft and mushy
B) Completely green
C) Slightly soft to the touch
D) Hard as a rock
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