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How to Identify and Classify Onions - Quiz
Contributed by: Crossley
  • 1. Which characteristic is MOST important for initially classifying onions?
A) Bulb Color
B) Smell Intensity
C) Leaf Shape
D) Root Length
  • 2. Which onion type is known for its relatively mild flavor and short storage life?
A) Red Onion
B) Shallot
C) Sweet Onion
D) Storage Onion
  • 3. Storage onions are typically categorized by their...
A) Pungency and color
B) Sweetness and acidity
C) Water content and texture
D) Size and shape
  • 4. Which onion is generally the smallest?
A) Spanish Onion
B) Yellow Onion
C) White Onion
D) Pearl Onion
  • 5. What is the primary use of green onions (scallions)?
A) Culinary garnish and flavoring
B) Making onion powder
C) Curing meats
D) Long-term storage
  • 6. What is a key characteristic of a shallot?
A) Bright green leaves only
B) Single, large bulb
C) Grows in clusters
D) Extremely pungent odor
  • 7. What makes leeks distinct from other onions?
A) Purple coloring throughout
B) Extremely thin leaves
C) Grows exclusively underground
D) Edible stalk (no bulb)
  • 8. Which onion type typically has the highest sulfur content?
A) Sweet Onion
B) Red Onion
C) White Onion
D) Yellow Onion
  • 9. What does 'pungency' in an onion refer to?
A) Water content
B) Size of the bulb
C) Sweetness level
D) Sharpness of flavor and odor
  • 10. Which factor MOST influences an onion's pungency?
A) Soil composition
B) Storage temperature
C) Amount of water
D) Exposure to sunlight
  • 11. What color are cipollini onions typically?
A) Purple
B) Red
C) White
D) Yellow
  • 12. Why are some onions better for storage than others?
A) Lower water content and higher pungency
B) Higher sugar content and softer bulbs
C) Larger size and thinner skins
D) Higher water content and lower pungency
  • 13. What part of the green onion is typically used?
A) Only the white bulb
B) Only the roots
C) Both the green tops and the white bulb
D) Only the green tops
  • 14. When judging an onion's quality, what is an undesirable trait?
A) Firmness
B) Dry outer layers
C) Smooth skin
D) Soft spots
  • 15. What is the shape of a cipollini onion?
A) Flattened
B) Elongated
C) Pear-shaped
D) Round
  • 16. What is a common flavor profile associated with red onions?
A) Mild and slightly sweet
B) Extremely sweet and juicy
C) Bitter and earthy
D) Very pungent and sulfurous
  • 17. What color is the inside of a white onion?
A) Yellow
B) Red
C) White
D) Purple
  • 18. What is a common characteristic of spring onions?
A) Harvested after the bulb fully matures
B) Harvested before the bulb fully matures
C) Extremely pungent
D) Very sweet flavor
  • 19. Which part of the leek is typically eaten?
A) Only the dark green parts
B) The whole leek
C) The white and light green parts
D) Only the root
  • 20. What is the best way to store onions?
A) In the refrigerator
B) In a sealed plastic bag
C) In a cool, dry, and dark place
D) In direct sunlight
  • 21. When should you avoid using a sweet onion?
A) When long storage is required
B) When raw consumption is desired
C) When making onion rings
D) When caramelizing onions
  • 22. What does 'single center' refer to when describing a shallot?
A) A shallot with extremely high pungency
B) A shallot with a very mild flavor
C) A shallot that grew as a single bulb instead of in a cluster
D) A shallot that is grown underground
  • 23. Which type of onion is commonly used in Mexican cuisine?
A) Yellow Onion
B) Red Onion
C) Sweet Onion
D) White Onion
  • 24. What is a key difference between a scallion and a spring onion?
A) Spring onions are always milder in flavor
B) Scallions have a more developed bulb than spring onions
C) Scallions are harvested earlier than spring onions
D) Spring onions have longer green tops than scallions
  • 25. The amount of sulfur in an onion is related to its...
A) Sweetness
B) Pungency
C) Color
D) Size
  • 26. What is the scientific name for the onion family?
A) Brassica
B) Solanaceae
C) Allium
D) Rosaceae
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