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How to Identify and Classify Citron Fruits
Contributed by: Woolley
  • 1. What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes citron from other citrus fruits?
A) Thick rind with minimal pulp
B) Thin, easily peelable skin
C) Bright orange color
D) High juice content
  • 2. Which of these is a common use for citron?
A) Making lemonade
B) Juice concentrate
C) Direct consumption like an orange
D) Candied peel
  • 3. What is the typical shape of a citron fruit?
A) Perfectly round
B) Flat and wide
C) Pear-shaped
D) Oblong or oval
  • 4. What is the texture of a citron rind?
A) Thin and papery
B) Smooth and shiny
C) Waxy and slippery
D) Rough and bumpy
  • 5. What is the color of a mature citron fruit?
A) Brown or black
B) Purple or blue
C) Orange or red
D) Yellow or green
  • 6. Which of these is a recognized variety of citron?
A) Valencia
B) Clementine
C) Navel
D) Etrog
  • 7. What is the name of the inner white part of the rind?
A) Flavedo
B) Zest
C) Albedo
D) Pulp
  • 8. Where is citron commonly cultivated?
A) Amazon rainforest
B) Sahara desert
C) Arctic tundra
D) Mediterranean region
  • 9. What is the typical size of a citron fruit?
A) Large, up to 12 inches
B) Medium, like a tangerine
C) Very tiny, like a blueberry
D) Small, like a grape
  • 10. What is the aroma of citron?
A) Odorless
B) Intensely fragrant
C) Earthy and musty
D) Faintly sweet
  • 11. The 'Fingered Citron' is known for what characteristic?
A) Segments resembling fingers
B) Completely seedless
C) Extremely small size
D) Bright red color
  • 12. What makes the Florentine citron special?
A) Blue colored fruit
B) Lack of rind
C) Very high acidity
D) Sweet albedo
  • 13. What is the scientific name of citron?
A) Citrus reticulata
B) Citrus sinensis
C) Citrus limon
D) Citrus medica
  • 14. Why is citron sometimes used in religious ceremonies?
A) Low cost
B) Easy availability
C) Nutritional benefits
D) Symbolic value
  • 15. What is the pulp of citron typically like?
A) Bitter and plentiful
B) Dry and acidic
C) Nonexistent
D) Sweet and juicy
  • 16. Which part of the citron is used to make marmalade?
A) The rind
B) The pulp
C) The leaves
D) The seeds
  • 17. How does the 'Diamante' citron differ from other citrons?
A) Very small size
B) Lack of fragrance
C) Completely round shape
D) Very large size
  • 18. What is a major difference between citron and lemon?
A) Lemons have thicker rinds.
B) Citron has a thicker rind.
C) Citron is sweeter.
D) Lemons are always seedless.
  • 19. What is candying?
A) Preserving fruit in sugar syrup
B) Drying fruit in the sun
C) Adding artificial colors to fruit
D) Freezing fruit for long-term storage
  • 20. How should a citron be stored to maintain freshness?
A) Cool, dry place
B) In direct sunlight
C) Submerged in water
D) Refrigerated immediately
  • 21. What is the historical significance of citron?
A) One of the original citrus fruits
B) A recent hybrid citrus fruit
C) Primarily grown for animal feed
D) Only discovered in the 20th century
  • 22. What is a characteristic of the 'Corsican' citron?
A) Known for being seedless
B) Known for its bitter taste
C) Known for its high oil content
D) Known for its extremely thin rind
  • 23. If a citrus fruit has a very bumpy rind, which fruit is it more likely to be?
A) Lime
B) Orange
C) Grapefruit
D) Citron
  • 24. What impact does the lack of juice in citron have on its use?
A) Used in drinks because of high juice yield
B) Primarily used for its rind
C) Popular for making juice
D) Sold for its refreshing qualities
  • 25. What is the relationship of the etrog to Sukkot?
A) It is one of the Four Species
B) It is a decoration
C) It is eaten at the feast
D) It is used as incense
  • 26. What makes the Moroccan Citron unique?
A) It comes in many shapes and sizes.
B) It is resistant to all diseases
C) It is always small
D) It is always seedless
  • 27. Which of these countries is NOT a large producer of Citron?
A) Greece
B) Italy
C) Puerto Rico
D) Canada
  • 28. When referring to Citron flavor, what is often described?
A) A sweet and slightly floral taste
B) A very bitter flavor
C) A very salty flavor
D) A taste exactly like a lemon
  • 29. What is the purpose of the flavedo in citron?
A) It absorbs water for the plant
B) It contains the essential oils
C) It keeps the rind solid
D) It helps with reproduction
  • 30. What is the benefit of consuming Citron?
A) High in vitamin D
B) High in sodium
C) High in protein
D) High in vitamin C
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