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How to harvest and preparing acorns for food
Contributed by: Kay
  • 1. What is the best time of year to harvest acorns?
A) Summer
B) Fall
C) Spring
D) Winter
  • 2. Which acorn characteristic indicates ripeness?
A) Small size
B) Green color
C) Lack of a cap
D) Brown color
  • 3. What is the primary reason acorns need processing before consumption?
A) Cellulose
B) Tannins
C) Sugar
D) Starch
  • 4. Which of these acorn types generally has the lowest tannin content?
A) Black Oak
B) Red Oak
C) Pin Oak
D) White Oak
  • 5. What is the first step in processing acorns after gathering them?
A) Shelling
B) Roasting
C) Grinding
D) Boiling
  • 6. Which method is commonly used for removing the acorn's shell?
A) Soaking in acid
B) Freezing
C) Cracking with a nutcracker
D) Burning
  • 7. What is the purpose of leaching acorns?
A) Soften the texture
B) Increase shelf life
C) Add flavor
D) Remove tannins
  • 8. Which is a common method for leaching acorns?
A) Oil leaching
B) Sugar leaching
C) Vinegar leaching
D) Cold water leaching
  • 9. How does hot water leaching compare to cold water leaching?
A) Faster but can gelatinize starch
B) Slower but gelatinizes starch
C) Slower and prevents gelatinization
D) Faster and prevents gelatinization
  • 10. What happens if acorns are not properly leached?
A) Sweet taste
B) Salty taste
C) Bitter taste
D) Sour taste
  • 11. After leaching, what is the next common step in acorn preparation?
A) Grinding
B) Roasting
C) Soaking
D) Fermenting
  • 12. What tools can be used to grind acorns?
A) Saw and chisel
B) Hammer and nail
C) Screwdriver and wrench
D) Mortar and pestle
  • 13. What consistency should ground acorns have for most recipes?
A) Whole acorns
B) Liquid
C) Large chunks
D) Fine flour
  • 14. What can acorn flour be used to make?
A) Gasoline
B) Plastic
C) Bread
D) Glass
  • 15. Besides flour, what other edible product can be made from acorns?
A) Acorn soda
B) Acorn juice
C) Acorn oil
D) Acorn coffee
  • 16. How is acorn coffee typically prepared?
A) Roasting and grinding
B) Boiling and straining
C) Freezing and thawing
D) Fermenting and distilling
  • 17. What is the purpose of roasting acorns?
A) Improve flavor
B) Add moisture
C) Increase size
D) Remove toxins
  • 18. What is a sign that acorns have been roasted for too long?
A) Burning
B) Softening
C) Watering
D) Swelling
  • 19. How should acorns be stored after processing?
A) Exposed to direct sunlight
B) Airtight container in a cool, dry place
C) Submerged in water at room temperature
D) Open container in a warm, humid place
  • 20. Which of the following is NOT a safe way to consume acorns?
A) Raw and unprocessed
B) Used to make coffee substitute
C) Roasted and ground into flour
D) Leached and cooked
  • 21. What indigenous practice is essential to understand when harvesting acorns?
A) Respectful gathering
B) Over harvesting
C) Clearing entire forests
D) Ignoring wildlife
  • 22. Why is sustainability important when harvesting acorns?
A) Simplifies processing
B) Decreases wildlife activity
C) Ensures future harvests
D) Increases tannin content
  • 23. Which animal depends heavily on acorns as a food source?
A) Crickets
B) Snakes
C) Spiders
D) Squirrels
  • 24. What is a key factor in identifying different oak species by their acorns?
A) Shape and size
B) Height of the tree
C) Thickness of the bark
D) Color of the leaves
  • 25. What impact does acorn consumption have on human nutrition?
A) Causes immediate sickness
B) Lacks nutritional value
C) Provides complex carbohydrates
D) Consists primarily of protein
  • 26. When leaching, what indicates the process is complete?
A) Water tastes sweet
B) Water runs clear
C) Acorns become mushy
D) Acorns turn black
  • 27. What safety precaution should be taken when harvesting acorns?
A) Taste acorns raw
B) Climb high into the trees
C) Harvest only at night
D) Wear gloves
  • 28. Which part of the acorn connects it to the tree branch?
A) Shell
B) Stem
C) Kernel
D) Cap
  • 29. How does the climate affect acorn harvesting?
A) Has no effect on harvesting
B) Always results in larger acorns
C) Makes harvesting easier in winter
D) Influences acorn production
  • 30. After grinding acorns, what process can further refine acorn flour texture?
A) Boiling
B) Freezing
C) Fermenting
D) Sifting
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