Potato Quiz

Which type of potato is best for making French fries?

• Red Potatoes

• Russet Potatoes

• Fingerling Potatoes

• Waxy Potatoes

Which type of potato is best for making potato salad or soups?

• Red Potatoes

• Russet Potatoes

• Idaho Potatoes

• Sweet Potatoes

Potatoes that are light and fluffy on the inside with a low sugar content are called what?

• All Purpose Potatoes

• Sweet Potatoes

• Waxy Potatoes

• Starchy Potatoes

Potatoes that are denser on the inside with a higher sugar content are called what?

• All Purpose Potatoes

• Sweet Potatoes

• Waxy Potatoes

• Starchy Potatoes

Potatoes with a moderate level of sugar and starch are called what?

• All purpose potatoes

• Starchy Potatoes

• Sweet Potatoes

• Waxy Potatoes

Market forms of potatoes are products that are alternatives to fresh potatoes. Which one is not a market form of potatoes?

• Dried Potatoes

• Canned Potatoes

• Frozen Potatoes

• Potato Chips

Which market form of potatoes is used to make instant mashed potatoes?

• Frozen Potatoes

• Dried Potatoes

• Canned Potatoes

• Fresh Potatoes

Putting cut potatoes in water will prevent them from turning brown when exposed to the air. What is that chemical reaction called?

• Fermentation

• Enzymatic

• Browning

• Oxidation

What is the ideal temperature to store fresh potatoes?

• 65-75 degrees

• 35-45 degrees

• 45-55 degrees

• 55-65 degrees

Where should potatoes be stored?

• In a cool, dry, dark place

• In the refrigerator

• In a cabinet above the stove

• In a basket on the counter