Level 2 Chapter 7 Study Guide Potatoes, Grains, & Pasta

What potato is high in moisture and sugar, but low in starch content?

• New

• Russet

• Yukon

• Fingerling

Yellow Fleshed potato.

• Yukon

• Russett

• New

• Kennebec

How long should russet and all-purpose potatoes be kept?

• 30 days or less

• 20 days or less

• 40 days or less

• 3 months or less

Idaho potato

• Russet

• Yukon Gold

• Red

• Kennebec

Yams can be stored up to ________.

• 2 weeks

• 1 week

• 1 month

• 3 days

What color do potatoes develop when exposed to light?

• Green

• Red

• Blue

• Yellow

Sweet potatoes, yams, and russet potatoes are...

• high in starch and low in moisture

• high in fiber and low in sugar

• high in protein and low in fat

• high in vitamins and low in calories

As potatoes age, the starch content ________.

• increases

• decreases

• remains the same

• fluctuates

Which type of potato is best for sautéing?

• Yukon Gold

• Russet

• Chef's

• Fingerling

Russet potato is often used to make ________.

• French fries

• Mashed potatoes

• Potato salad

• Baked potatoes