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How to Identify and Classify Lemons
Contributed by: Woolley
  • 1. Which of these is the most common type of lemon?
A) Lisbon
B) Eureka
C) Buddha's Hand
D) Meyer
  • 2. What is the typical shape of a Eureka lemon?
A) Round and smooth
B) Small and spherical
C) Oblong with pointed ends
D) Large and bumpy
  • 3. Which lemon variety is known for its thin skin and juicy flesh?
A) Meyer
B) Ponderosa
C) Eureka
D) Lisbon
  • 4. What characteristic distinguishes a Lisbon lemon from a Eureka lemon?
A) Lisbon lemons are generally more acidic
B) Lisbon lemons are sweeter
C) Lisbon lemons have thicker skin
D) Lisbon lemons are seedless
  • 5. What color should a ripe lemon be?
A) Pale green
B) Bright yellow
C) Orange
D) Dark green
  • 6. What does a bumpy lemon skin indicate?
A) Under-ripeness
B) Generally nothing about the quality
C) A specific disease
D) Over-ripeness
  • 7. What is the best way to assess a lemon's juiciness without cutting it open?
A) Check its color; brighter yellow lemons are juicier
B) Feel its weight; heavier lemons are juicier
C) Smell its scent; stronger scents indicate more juice
D) Squeeze it gently; softer lemons are juicier
  • 8. Which lemon variety has 'fingers'?
A) Meyer
B) Eureka
C) Villafranca
D) Buddha's Hand
  • 9. What is the primary use of the Buddha's Hand lemon?
A) Making lemonade
B) Pickling
C) Juice production
D) Aromatic and decorative purposes
  • 10. What is the typical size of a Meyer lemon compared to a Eureka lemon?
A) They are usually the same size
B) Meyer lemons are always seedless, making them appear smaller
C) Meyer lemons are generally smaller
D) Meyer lemons are generally larger
  • 11. What time of year are Meyer lemons typically harvested?
A) Summer
B) Fall
C) Winter
D) Spring
  • 12. How does the acidity of a Meyer lemon compare to a Eureka lemon?
A) Meyer lemons are less acidic
B) They have the same acidity
C) Meyer lemons are more acidic
D) Acidity varies greatly based on growing conditions
  • 13. What is the common use for Kaffir lime fruit and leaves?
A) Southeast Asian cuisine
B) Lemonade production
C) Essential oil extraction for cleaning
D) Making marmalade
  • 14. True or False: Lemon skins are not edible.
A) Only organic lemon skins are edible
B) False
C) Only the peel of Meyer lemons is edible
D) True
  • 15. Which of the following is NOT a common use for lemons?
A) Making beverages
B) Flavoring food
C) Dyeing fabric
D) Cleaning surfaces
  • 16. A lemon with a green tint indicates:
A) It might be underripe
B) It's been exposed to too much sunlight
C) It's overripe
D) It's a specific type of lemon
  • 17. What does 'citrus limon' refer to?
A) The scientific name for lemons
B) The variety of lemon used in lemon drops
C) The best temperature for growing lemons
D) The process of preserving lemons
  • 18. Which is a characteristic of Femminello lemons?
A) Grown primarily in California
B) Seedless
C) Grown primarily in Italy
D) Very small in size
  • 19. What does 'cold pressed' lemon oil mean?
A) The oil was used to preserve foods in cold storage
B) The oil was extracted without heat
C) The oil was refrigerated after extraction
D) The lemons were grown in cold climates
  • 20. Which of these lemons contains the most seeds?
A) Eureka
B) Meyer
C) Buddha's Hand
D) Lisbon
  • 21. What climate is best for growing lemons?
A) Arctic
B) Temperate
C) Subtropical
D) Desert
  • 22. How do you know if a lemon is well hydrated?
A) It will feel very soft
B) It will feel heavy for its size
C) The skin will be dark yellow
D) The stem will be very green
  • 23. What is the albedo of a lemon?
A) The yellow skin of the lemon
B) The white pith under the zest
C) The seeds of the lemon
D) The juice of the lemon
  • 24. What should you look for to identify a high quality lemon when buying?
A) Dark color and soft skin
B) Green tint and bumpy skin
C) Softness and light weight
D) Firmness and heavy weight
  • 25. What is the scientific name for a lime?
A) Citrus paradisi
B) Citrus aurantifolia
C) Citrus sinensis
D) Citrus limon
  • 26. What can affect a lemon's sourness?
A) The variety and the growing conditions
B) Only the size of the lemon
C) Just the amount of sunlight
D) Just the watering schedule
  • 27. Why might some lemons be waxed?
A) To make them sweeter
B) To make them shinier
C) To extend their shelf life
D) To prevent bruising
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