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How to Identify and Classify Lucumas - Quiz
Contributed by: Woolley
  • 1. What is the primary botanical family to which Lucuma belongs?
A) Sapotaceae
B) Solanaceae
C) Fabaceae
D) Rosaceae
  • 2. Which continent is the Lucuma fruit native to?
A) Africa
B) Asia
C) South America
D) North America
  • 3. What is the most common color of Lucuma flesh when ripe?
A) Red
B) Green
C) Yellow-orange
D) White
  • 4. The texture of Lucuma is often described as:
A) Juicy and smooth
B) Crisp and watery
C) Fibrous and pulpy
D) Dry and starchy
  • 5. What type of climate is best suited for Lucuma cultivation?
A) Arctic
B) Subtropical
C) Desert
D) Temperate
  • 6. How are Lucuma fruits typically consumed?
A) Only dried
B) Exclusively as juice
C) Cooked or processed
D) Raw
  • 7. The scientific name of Lucuma obovata is:
A) Lucuma edulis
B) Pouteria lucuma
C) Solanum lucuma
D) Malus lucuma
  • 8. Which country is a major producer of Lucuma?
A) Mexico
B) Peru
C) Spain
D) Brazil
  • 9. What is a common culinary use of Lucuma?
A) Making wine
B) As a staple vegetable
C) Flavoring ice cream
D) Pickling
  • 10. What is a distinctive feature of Lucuma seeds?
A) Small, black seeds
B) Large, shiny brown seeds
C) No seeds
D) Tiny, white seeds
  • 11. The shape of a typical Lucuma fruit is:
A) Square
B) Elongated and thin
C) Heart-shaped
D) Round or oval
  • 12. What is the approximate size of a mature Lucuma tree?
A) Medium-sized tree
B) Tall tree
C) Small shrub
D) Vine
  • 13. What is the taste of Lucuma often compared to?
A) Lemon
B) Maple syrup
C) Strawberry
D) Coconut
  • 14. Which characteristic is helpful in distinguishing different Lucuma varieties?
A) Bark thickness
B) Leaf color
C) Root depth
D) Fruit shape and size
  • 15. What time of year is Lucuma typically harvested?
A) Autumn
B) Winter
C) Spring
D) Summer
  • 16. What is a nutritional benefit associated with Lucuma?
A) Lack of vitamins
B) Contains no fiber
C) Source of antioxidants
D) High in saturated fat
  • 17. How is Lucuma typically propagated?
A) Grafting
B) Cuttings
C) Air layering
D) Direct seeding
  • 18. Which factor affects the sweetness of Lucuma fruits?
A) Maturity at harvest
B) Tree age
C) Soil color
D) Altitude
  • 19. What is the exterior color of an unripe Lucuma fruit?
A) Green
B) Yellow
C) Orange
D) Brown
  • 20. Which of these is a factor in determining the quality of Lucuma fruit?
A) Hard texture
B) Pale color
C) Absence of blemishes
D) Small size
  • 21. Lucuma is often used as a natural sweetener. Why?
A) Artificial additives
B) Lower glycemic index
C) Unpleasant taste
D) High fructose content
  • 22. In what type of soil does Lucuma thrive?
A) Clay soil
B) Sandy soil
C) Waterlogged soil
D) Well-drained soil
  • 23. What is the main pest concern for Lucuma trees?
A) Caterpillars
B) Aphids
C) Spider mites
D) Fruit flies
  • 24. What is a traditional use of Lucuma, besides culinary?
A) Animal feed
B) Textile dye
C) Construction material
D) Traditional medicine
  • 25. Which is NOT a characteristic to identify Lucuma?
A) Yellow/Orange Flesh
B) Purple Flowers
C) Starchy Texture
D) Brown Seeds
  • 26. What happens to the flavor of Lucuma during storage?
A) Becomes sour
B) Flavor intensifies
C) Flavor diminishes
D) Becomes bitter
  • 27. How many seeds does a Lucuma fruit typically contain?
A) 6-10
B) None
C) More than 10
D) 1-5
  • 28. What is a common way to preserve Lucuma?
A) Freezing pulp
B) Salting
C) Pickling whole fruits
D) Canning
  • 29. Which of the following is NOT a synonym for Lucuma?
A) Eggfruit
B) Avocado
C) Lucumo
D) LĂșcuma
  • 30. What is the best method for determining Lucuma fruit ripeness?
A) Completely green
B) Hard as a rock
C) Slightly soft to the touch
D) Extremely soft and mushy
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