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How to Identify and Classify Kaffir Limes
Contributed by: Woolley
  • 1. What is the scientific name of the Kaffir Lime?
A) Citrus sinensis
B) Citrus hystrix
C) Citrus limon
D) Citrus aurantifolia
  • 2. Kaffir Lime leaves are characteristically shaped like:
A) Compound pinnate leaves
B) Needle-like leaves
C) Single oval leaves
D) Double leaves or figure-eight shape
  • 3. Which part of the Kaffir Lime plant is most commonly used in cooking?
A) Leaves and Zest
B) Pulp
C) Seeds
D) Root
  • 4. What is the typical color of a ripe Kaffir Lime fruit?
A) Orange
B) Bright Yellow
C) Red
D) Green to yellowish-green
  • 5. What is the texture of the Kaffir Lime fruit rind?
A) Bumpy and Rough
B) Waxy
C) Fuzzy
D) Smooth and Shiny
  • 6. Compared to regular limes, Kaffir Limes are generally:
A) Sweeter
B) More Aromatic
C) Larger
D) Less Aromatic
  • 7. What is the primary use of Kaffir Lime oil?
A) Industrial lubricant
B) Fertilizer
C) Fragrance and flavoring
D) Pesticide
  • 8. Kaffir Lime trees are typically classified as:
A) Small trees or shrubs
B) Grasses
C) Vines
D) Large forest trees
  • 9. What is the geographical origin of the Kaffir Lime?
A) Southeast Asia
B) South America
C) Europe
D) Africa
  • 10. What is a key distinguishing characteristic of Kaffir Lime leaves' petiole?
A) Long, thin petioles
B) Wing-like appendages
C) Absence of a petiole
D) Thick, woody petioles
  • 11. Which of these cuisines commonly uses Kaffir Lime leaves?
A) Italian Cuisine
B) Thai Cuisine
C) Mexican Cuisine
D) French Cuisine
  • 12. What is a common method of propagating Kaffir Lime trees?
A) Air layering only
B) Grafting
C) Rhizome division
D) Seed germination only
  • 13. The juice of the Kaffir Lime fruit is typically:
A) Sweet
B) Bland
C) Bitter
D) Sour and acidic
  • 14. What type of climate does the Kaffir Lime tree prefer?
A) Tropical and subtropical
B) Desert
C) Temperate
D) Arctic
  • 15. The 'figure-eight' appearance of the Kaffir Lime leaf is due to the fusion of the:
A) Petiole and leaf blade
B) Two separate leaves
C) Leaf veins
D) Leaf edges
  • 16. What is a potential use for Kaffir Lime in traditional medicine?
A) Lowering blood pressure (direct consumption)
B) Relief from inflammation
C) Treatment of broken bones
D) Curing the common cold instantly
  • 17. What is the best way to store Kaffir Lime leaves for later use?
A) Buried in soil
B) Refrigerated in water
C) Frozen or dried
D) Left at room temperature
  • 18. What is the growth habit of Kaffir Lime trees?
A) Fast-growing
B) Dwarf
C) Slow-growing
D) Aggressively invasive
  • 19. What type of soil is best for growing Kaffir Lime trees?
A) Sandy soil
B) Well-draining soil
C) Clay soil
D) Waterlogged soil
  • 20. How can you tell a Kaffir Lime leaf from a Bay leaf?
A) Kaffir Lime leaves have a double-leaf appearance.
B) Kaffir Lime leaves are much larger.
C) Bay leaves are always darker green.
D) Bay leaves have a strong citrus scent.
  • 21. The essential oils in Kaffir Lime leaves are primarily composed of:
A) Linalool
B) Citronellal
C) Limonene
D) Eucalyptol
  • 22. What is a common pest that affects Kaffir Lime trees?
A) Scale insects
B) Earthworms
C) Ladybugs
D) Bees
  • 23. If you can't find fresh Kaffir Lime leaves, what is a suitable substitute?
A) There is no perfect substitute, but lime zest and lemongrass can offer similar notes.
B) Rosemary
C) Bay leaves
D) Mint leaves
  • 24. Which part of the Kaffir Lime tree is often used to make curry paste?
A) The flowers
B) The roots
C) The trunk
D) The zest of the fruit
  • 25. What is a common culinary use for the Kaffir Lime fruit rind?
A) Making juice
B) Making jam
C) Adding flavor to soups and stews
D) Eating raw
  • 26. How does Kaffir Lime contribute to the aroma of many Southeast Asian dishes?
A) It masks unpleasant smells.
B) It provides a distinct citrusy and floral fragrance.
C) It creates a smoky aroma.
D) It adds a spicy flavor.
  • 27. What is one way to tell if a Kaffir Lime tree is healthy?
A) The fruit is very large.
B) The leaves are a vibrant green color.
C) The branches are drooping.
D) The trunk is covered in moss.
  • 28. What distinguishes a Kaffir Lime from a Key Lime?
A) Key Limes are larger.
B) They are the same.
C) Kaffir Limes are sweeter.
D) The Kaffir Lime has a bumpy rind and distinctive leaves.
  • 29. Why should you handle Kaffir Lime leaves with care?
A) They attract bees.
B) The thorns on the branches can be sharp.
C) The leaves are poisonous.
D) They cause skin irritation.
  • 30. How does the aroma of crushed Kaffir Lime leaves compare to other citrus leaves?
A) It's milder.
B) It's exactly the same.
C) It lacks any citrus scent.
D) It's more intense and complex.
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