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How to Identify and Classify Navy Beans
Contributed by: Crossley
  • 1. What family do navy beans belong to?
A) Grain
B) Nut
C) Legume
D) Seed
  • 2. What is the typical shape of a navy bean?
A) Round
B) Elongated
C) Kidney-shaped
D) Oval
  • 3. What is the most common color of navy beans?
A) White
B) Brown
C) Black
D) Red
  • 4. What is another name for navy beans?
A) Haricot bean
B) Kidney bean
C) Pinto bean
D) Lima bean
  • 5. What is a key characteristic of navy bean texture when cooked?
A) Grainy
B) Chunky
C) Fibrous
D) Smooth
  • 6. Which dish commonly features navy beans as a main ingredient?
A) Lentil soup
B) Baked beans
C) Refried beans
D) Chili
  • 7. What region are navy beans thought to originate from?
A) Europe
B) South America
C) Asia
D) Africa
  • 8. Which of these is NOT a common use for navy beans?
A) Stew ingredient
B) Bean flour production
C) Soup ingredient
D) Side dish
  • 9. What is the approximate length of a mature navy bean?
A) 1/4 inch
B) 3/4 inch
C) 1/2 inch
D) 1 inch
  • 10. How are navy beans typically harvested?
A) Manually
B) Mechanically
C) By animal
D) Using water
  • 11. What is the moisture content percentage after harvesting?
A) 16-18%
B) 30-40%
C) 5-10%
D) 25-30%
  • 12. What is the desired final moisture content after drying?
A) 13-14%
B) 16-18%
C) 20-22%
D) 5-10%
  • 13. What defects are considered when grading?
A) Splits
B) Smell
C) Size
D) Color
  • 14. What is a common insect that attacks navy beans during growth?
A) Ant
B) Grasshopper
C) Bean beetle
D) Fly
  • 15. What is the plant type called?
A) Tree bean
B) Vine bean
C) Bush bean
D) Pole bean
  • 16. Which mineral are navy beans a good source of?
A) Potassium
B) Calcium
C) Iron
D) Sodium
  • 17. What is the primary carbohydrate in navy beans?
A) Cellulose
B) Sugar
C) Fiber
D) Starch
  • 18. What is the average protein content of navy beans?
A) 20-25%
B) 5-10%
C) 10-15%
D) 30-35%
  • 19. Which climate is best for growing navy beans?
A) Desert
B) Arctic
C) Temperate
D) Tropical
  • 20. What type of soil do navy beans prefer?
A) Well-drained
B) Sandy
C) Waterlogged
D) Clay
  • 21. What is the recommended soaking time before cooking?
A) 30 minutes
B) None
C) 8 hours
D) 1 hour
  • 22. What is the purpose of soaking the navy beans?
A) Enhances flavor
B) Adds nutrients
C) Changes color
D) Reduces cooking time
  • 23. What is the scientific name for the navy bean?
A) Glycine max
B) Cicer arietinum
C) Vicia faba
D) Phaseolus vulgaris
  • 24. How do navy beans rank compared to other beans in terms of digestibility?
A) Same as all beans
B) Depends on preparation
C) Difficult to digest
D) Easily digestible
  • 25. Which nutrient helps lower cholesterol?
A) Starch
B) Fiber
C) Protein
D) Iron
  • 26. Which of these is a sign of poor quality in dry navy beans?
A) Bright color
B) Insect damage
C) Uniform size
D) No odor
  • 27. Are navy beans gluten-free?
A) Sometimes
B) Maybe
C) Yes
D) No
  • 28. What kind of container should dry navy beans be stored in?
A) Paper bag
B) Open container
C) Plastic bag
D) Airtight container
  • 29. What is the shelf life of dry navy beans, if stored properly?
A) 1-2 years
B) 6 months
C) Indefinitely
D) 1-2 months
  • 30. How to quickly differentiate a navy bean from the great northern bean?
A) Texture
B) Taste
C) Size
D) Shape
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