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