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How to Identify and Classify Potatoes
Contributed by: Woolley
  • 1. Which of these is a key characteristic for classifying potatoes?
A) Stem length
B) Skin color
C) Leaf shape
D) Root depth
  • 2. Waxy potatoes are best for:
A) French fries
B) Potato salad
C) Baked potatoes
D) Mashed potatoes
  • 3. Which potato type has a high starch content?
A) Russet
B) Fingerling
C) New
D) Red
  • 4. What is the texture of a russet potato when cooked?
A) Fluffy
B) Creamy
C) Waxy
D) Dense
  • 5. Which potato holds its shape well after cooking?
A) Purple
B) Yukon Gold
C) Russet
D) Red
  • 6. What is the shape of fingerling potatoes?
A) Oval
B) Round
C) Irregular
D) Elongated
  • 7. Yukon Gold potatoes are known for their:
A) Earthy flavor
B) Dry texture
C) High starch content
D) Buttery flavor
  • 8. New potatoes are harvested when?
A) Early in the season
B) Late in the season
C) After the first frost
D) Mid-season
  • 9. Which color potato is known for its nutty flavor?
A) Purple
B) White
C) Yellow
D) Red
  • 10. What is the primary use of a russet potato?
A) Boiling
B) Steaming
C) Baking
D) Grilling
  • 11. Which potato variety is considered an 'all-purpose' potato?
A) Russet
B) Fingerling
C) Yukon Gold
D) Red
  • 12. The 'eyes' of a potato are:
A) Buds
B) Seeds
C) Roots
D) Spots
  • 13. What does 'curing' potatoes do?
A) Heals skin
B) Adds flavor
C) Increases starch
D) Changes color
  • 14. How should potatoes be stored?
A) Cool, dark place
B) Freezer
C) Refrigerator
D) Warm, sunny place
  • 15. Green potatoes contain what toxic compound?
A) Mercury
B) Solanine
C) Cyanide
D) Arsenic
  • 16. Which of these is NOT a type of potato?
A) Fingerling Potato
B) Russet Potato
C) Sweet Potato
D) Red Potato
  • 17. What makes a potato 'waxy'?
A) High water content
B) High sugar content
C) Low fiber content
D) Low starch content
  • 18. Red potatoes are often used in which dish?
A) Roasted potatoes
B) French fries
C) Mashed potatoes
D) Baked potatoes
  • 19. What causes potatoes to sprout?
A) Lack of light
B) Cold temperature
C) Warm temperature
D) Excessive moisture
  • 20. Which potato type is known for its thin skin?
A) Russet
B) Yukon Gold
C) Red
D) New
  • 21. What is the scientific name for potato?
A) Brassica oleracea
B) Daucus carota
C) Solanum tuberosum
D) Allium cepa
  • 22. Which country is the largest producer of potatoes?
A) China
B) United States
C) India
D) Russia
  • 23. What vitamin is found in a high amount in potatoes?
A) Vitamin C
B) Vitamin A
C) Vitamin E
D) Vitamin D
  • 24. Which potato has a slightly sweet taste?
A) Red
B) White
C) Russet
D) Yellow
  • 25. How should you prepare potatoes for long-term storage?
A) Cure them
B) Wash them
C) Cut them into pieces
D) Wrap them in plastic
  • 26. What is a key difference between red and white potatoes?
A) Flavor
B) Starch content
C) Skin thickness
D) Size
  • 27. What effect does cooking have on the glycoalkaloid content of potatoes?
A) Increases it
B) Changes it into a different compound
C) Reduces it
D) Has no effect
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