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How to Identify and Classify Kakis
Contributed by: Woolley
  • 1. What is the scientific name for the most common type of Kaki?
A) Malus domestica
B) Diospyros kaki
C) Prunus persica
D) Citrus sinensis
  • 2. What is the primary characteristic used to classify Kaki varieties?
A) Leaf shape
B) Fruit color
C) Tree size
D) Astringency when unripe
  • 3. What does 'astringent' mean in the context of Kaki classification?
A) Sweet and juicy
B) Being very large in size
C) High in tannins, causing a puckering sensation
D) Having a sour taste
  • 4. Which of these is a common astringent Kaki variety?
A) Fuyu
B) Jiro
C) Izu
D) Hachiya
  • 5. Which of these is a common non-astringent Kaki variety?
A) Saijo
B) Tanenashi
C) Fuyu
D) Hachiya
  • 6. How can you generally identify an astringent Kaki before it's fully ripe?
A) It is a deep red color
B) It has a strong floral scent
C) It's soft and easily bruised
D) It feels very firm to the touch
  • 7. What color are most ripe Kaki fruits?
A) Purple
B) Green
C) Orange or reddish-orange
D) Yellow
  • 8. What shape is typical of a Hachiya Kaki?
A) Oblong
B) Acorn-shaped
C) Pear-shaped
D) Flattened and round
  • 9. What shape is typical of a Fuyu Kaki?
A) Acorn-shaped
B) Flattened and round
C) Heart-shaped
D) Oblong
  • 10. Which Kaki variety is sometimes called 'cinnamon persimmon' due to its flavor?
A) Eureka
B) Izu
C) Tamopan
D) Coffee Cake
  • 11. How are astringent Kakis typically eaten?
A) When firm and crisp
B) Cooked into a pie
C) Green and unripe
D) Fully ripened until very soft, or dried
  • 12. How are non-astringent Kakis typically eaten?
A) Pickled
B) When firm like an apple
C) Only when fully ripened and soft
D) Fried
  • 13. What is 'tannin' responsible for in unripe Kakis?
A) Sweetness
B) Astringency
C) Texture
D) Color
  • 14. Which of the following is NOT a method to remove astringency from Kakis?
A) Using alcohol
B) Refrigeration
C) Exposing to carbon dioxide
D) Freezing
  • 15. What part of the Kaki plant is also edible besides the fruit?
A) The roots
B) The bark
C) The leaves (can be made into tea)
D) The seeds
  • 16. What climate is best suited for growing Kakis?
A) Tropical
B) Arctic
C) Desert
D) Temperate
  • 17. What is a distinguishing feature of the 'Chocolate' Kaki variety?
A) Green skin
B) Brown flesh when ripe
C) Extremely tart flavor
D) Very small size
  • 18. What is the flower type of a Kaki plant?
A) Dioecious or Monoecious
B) Always self-pollinating
C) Only pollinated by wind
D) Only pollinated by bees
  • 19. What is the texture of the skin of a typical Kaki fruit?
A) Fuzzy
B) Rough and bumpy
C) Covered in thorns
D) Smooth and waxy
  • 20. Which Kaki variety is known for its pointed shape?
A) Sharon Fruit
B) Saijo
C) Maekawa Jiro
D) Gailey
  • 21. What does 'pollination constant non-astringent' (PCNA) mean?
A) The fruit requires pollination to become non-astringent
B) The fruit is non-astringent even if pollinated
C) The fruit is always astringent
D) The tree cannot be pollinated
  • 22. What does 'pollination variant non-astringent' (PVNA) mean?
A) The fruit is always astringent
B) The fruit is non-astringent even if pollinated
C) The tree cannot be pollinated
D) The fruit is non-astringent only if pollinated
  • 23. What is a common use of Kaki leaves?
A) Paper Making
B) Animal Fodder
C) Fertilizer
D) Tea
  • 24. Where did the Kaki originate?
A) Australia
B) United States
C) Brazil
D) China
  • 25. What is a 'Sharon fruit'?
A) A hybrid fruit between a Kaki and an apple
B) A type of astringent Kaki
C) A wild Kaki variety
D) A trademarked name for a specific non-astringent Kaki
  • 26. What is the general size of a Kaki tree?
A) Small bush
B) Medium sized tree
C) Large towering tree
D) Ground cover
  • 27. What is a characteristic of 'Coffee Cake' Kaki?
A) Very small size
B) Green skin
C) Extremely tart flavor
D) Spicy flavor
  • 28. In what season are Kakis typically harvested?
A) Spring
B) Winter
C) Fall
D) Summer
  • 29. Which of the following is a synonym for Kaki?
A) Mango
B) Loquat
C) Persimmon
D) Quince
  • 30. Which variety is known for being very cold hardy?
A) Eureka
B) Nikita's Gift
C) Hachiya
D) Tamopan
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