Potatoes, Grains, Pasta

Yams and sweet potatoes are used interchangeably.

• True

• False

Steaming is an especially good cooking method for new potatoes because of their low moisture content.

• True

• False

Cooking dry pasta takes longer than cooking fresh pasta.

• True

• False

One example of potatoes prepared using the multiple-stage method is lyonnaise potatoes.

• True

• False

Whole grains have a longer shelf life than milled grains.

• True

• False

Which variety of potato is high in moisture and sugar, but low in starch content?

• yam

• russet

• new potato

• yellow-fleshed

Which type of potato is referred to as an Idaho potato?

• Russet

• New

• All-purpose

• Yellow-Fleshed

Russet and all-purpose potatoes should be kept no longer than how many days?

• 3

• 14

• 21

• 30

When potatoes are exposed to light, they

• ripen slowly

• become mushy

• develop greenish color

• release harmless odor

Which variety of rice has an aromatic, nutty flavor?

• basmati

• jasmine

• arborio

• heirloom