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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) Leaf shape
B) Stem length
C) Root depth
D) Skin color
  • 2. Waxy potatoes are best for:
A) Mashed potatoes
B) French fries
C) Potato salad
D) Baked potatoes
  • 3. Which potato type has a high starch content?
A) Russet
B) New
C) Fingerling
D) Red
  • 4. What is the texture of a russet potato when cooked?
A) Dense
B) Creamy
C) Fluffy
D) Waxy
  • 5. Which potato holds its shape well after cooking?
A) Red
B) Purple
C) Russet
D) Yukon Gold
  • 6. What is the shape of fingerling potatoes?
A) Irregular
B) Elongated
C) Round
D) Oval
  • 7. Yukon Gold potatoes are known for their:
A) Dry texture
B) High starch content
C) Buttery flavor
D) Earthy flavor
  • 8. New potatoes are harvested when?
A) Late in the season
B) Early in the season
C) After the first frost
D) Mid-season
  • 9. Which color potato is known for its nutty flavor?
A) Purple
B) Yellow
C) Red
D) White
  • 10. What is the primary use of a russet potato?
A) Boiling
B) Steaming
C) Grilling
D) Baking
  • 11. Which potato variety is considered an 'all-purpose' potato?
A) Yukon Gold
B) Fingerling
C) Red
D) Russet
  • 12. The 'eyes' of a potato are:
A) Spots
B) Seeds
C) Roots
D) Buds
  • 13. What does 'curing' potatoes do?
A) Heals skin
B) Adds flavor
C) Changes color
D) Increases starch
  • 14. How should potatoes be stored?
A) Refrigerator
B) Freezer
C) Cool, dark place
D) Warm, sunny place
  • 15. Green potatoes contain what toxic compound?
A) Mercury
B) Cyanide
C) Solanine
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) Low fiber content
B) High water content
C) High sugar content
D) Low starch content
  • 18. Red potatoes are often used in which dish?
A) Mashed potatoes
B) Baked potatoes
C) Roasted potatoes
D) French fries
  • 19. What causes potatoes to sprout?
A) Warm temperature
B) Lack of light
C) Excessive moisture
D) Cold temperature
  • 20. Which potato type is known for its thin skin?
A) New
B) Red
C) Yukon Gold
D) Russet
  • 21. What is the scientific name for potato?
A) Daucus carota
B) Allium cepa
C) Brassica oleracea
D) Solanum tuberosum
  • 22. Which country is the largest producer of potatoes?
A) United States
B) China
C) Russia
D) India
  • 23. What vitamin is found in a high amount in potatoes?
A) Vitamin E
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin A
D) Vitamin D
  • 24. Which potato has a slightly sweet taste?
A) Russet
B) Red
C) Yellow
D) White
  • 25. How should you prepare potatoes for long-term storage?
A) Wash them
B) Wrap them in plastic
C) Cure them
D) Cut them into pieces
  • 26. What is a key difference between red and white potatoes?
A) Starch content
B) Size
C) Skin thickness
D) Flavor
  • 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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