F2 ch.7 Grains

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

• yam

• russet

• new potatoi

• yellow-fleshed

Yukon gold is a variety of what type of potato?

• russet

• new

• all-purpose

• 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

Yams can be stored up to how many weeks?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

When potatoes are exposed to light, they

• ripen slowly.

• become mushy.

• develop a greenish color.

• release a harmless odor.

Sweet potatoes, yams, and russet potatoes are suited to baking, puréeing, and frying because they are

• low in starch and low in moisture.

• high in starch and low in moisture.

• low in starch and high in moisture.

• high in starch and high in moisture.

As potatoes age, the starch content

• increases.

• decreases.

• is neutralized.

• stays the same.

Which variety of potato is best for sautéing?

• Chef's

• russet

• new

• sweet

Which type of potato is often used to make French fries?

• chef's

• russet

• new

• yellow-fleshed