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Adv Culinary: Fruit and Vegetable

Total questions: 53

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is known as a waxy potato?

a)

Red potato

b)

Idaho Russet potato

c)

Yucca

d)

Sweet potato

2.

Which of the following is the presence of chlorophyll in a potato?

a)

The eyes of the potato

b)

Solanine

c)

Mold

d)

Loose skin

3.

Which of the following is NOT a member of the stalk family?

a)

Celery

b)

Asparagus

c)

Corn

d)

Rhubarb

4.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a fruit which is commonly thought of as a vegetable?

a)

Avocado

b)

Tomato

c)

Cucumber

d)

Coconut

5.

Which of the following can be added to eggplants to remove moisture?

a)

Black pepper

b)

Salt

c)

Flour

d)

Vinegar

6.

Which of the following impacts the heat level of a pepper?

a)

Color

b)

Capsaicin

c)

Amount of stem

d)

Curve of the pepper

7.

To prevent the enzymatic browning of cut fruits such as pears, which of the following can be used?

a)

Lemon juice in water

b)

Orange juice in water

c)

Lemon zest in water

d)

Orange zest in water

8.

Apples emit which of the following gases which causes fruits to ripen?

a)

Propane

b)

Ethylene

c)

Methane

d)

Carbon dioxide

9.

If a fruit needs to ripen it can be stored in which of the following temperature ranges?

a)

Between 35° and 40°F (2° and 5°C)

b)

Between 45° and 50°F (7° and 10°C)

c)

between 55° and 60°F (13° and 16°C)

d)

between 65° and 70°F (18° and 21°C)

10.

Most food service operations do not keep produce longer than which of the following time periods?

a)

Two days

b)

Three days

c)

Four days

d)

Five days

11.

which part of the fruit is the most nutrient-dense (contains the most amount of nutrients)?

a)
the most colorful/darkest part 
b)
the least colorful/lightest part
c)
the entire fruit or vegetable
12.
Which kind of fruit/vegetable contain the most nutrients (which are the best way to eat these foods)?
a)
steamed
b)
boiled
c)
raw/fresh
d)
canned
13.
why is it important to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables?
a)
to make your plate have a colorful presentation
b)
you don't need to eat a variety of different kinds
c)
to ensure you are consuming a variety of nutrients
14.
In the culinary world, which food group do cherries belong in?
a)
fruit
b)
vegetable
c)
protein
d)
dairy
15.
In the culinary world, which food group do watermelon belong in?
a)
fruit
b)
vegetable
c)
protein
d)
dairy
16.

Eating only red fruits and vegetables provides you with ALL the nutrients you need each day.

a)

true

b)

false

17.

Eating any kind of fruit or vegetable: fresh, frozen, canned, or dried; counts as a serving

a)

true

b)

false

18.

It is best to consume fruits and vegetables that are in their raw and natural state for maximum nutritional value

a)

true

b)

false

19.
Question Image

Match the Sign of Quality to it's Example

a)

No black spots or bruising

1.

Free of Decay

b)

Large for it's Variety

2.

Plump & Heavy

c)

Uniform in Color

3.

Correct Shade for it's Variety

d)

Not mushy or overripe

4.

Firm to the touch

20.

Cooking affects fruit in all of the following ways EXCEPT

a)

Changes the color of the fruit

b)

Softens the fruit

c)

Makes the flavor more mellow

d)

Makes the flavor stronger

21.

Match the Part of the Plant with the Photo

a)
1.

Tuber

b)
2.

Leaf

c)
3.

Flower

d)
4.

Root

e)
5.

Bulb

22.

Match the Part of the Plant with the Photo

a)
1.

Fruit

b)
2.

Stem

c)
3.

Seed

23.

Which cooking method keeps the MOST nutrients intact in vegetables?

a)

Boiling

b)

Simmering

c)

Steaming

d)

Baking

24.

When selecting vegetables you should choose those that are mostly:

a)

Fresh

b)

Firm

c)

With good color

d)

All of the above

25.

Which of the following vegetables does NOT need to be stored in the refrigerator:

a)

Carrots

b)

Spinach

c)

Celery

d)

Potatoes

26.

Which of the following vegetables is part of the roots category:

a)

Celery

b)

Radish

c)

Lima Beans

d)

Cucumbers

27.

Which of the following vegetables is part of the fruits category:

a)

Potatoes

b)

Radish

c)

Tomatoes

d)

Celery

28.

Which of the following vegetables is part of the stems category:

a)

Tomatoes

b)

Celery

c)

Potatoes

d)

Lima Beans

29.

Which of the following fruits is part of the citrus family:

a)

Pineapple

b)

Watermelon

c)

Strawberry

d)

Orange

30.

Which of the following fruits is part of the tropical (exotic) category:

a)

Pineapple

b)

Apple

c)

Watermelon

d)

Blackberries

31.

Fruits and vegetables should be washed:

a)

After returning from the store

b)

Withing four hours of returning from the store

c)

Just before eating or cooking them

d)

They are clean enough

32.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic which impacts the quality grade of a fruit or vegetable?

a)

A. Color

b)

B. Size

c)

C. Taste

d)

D. Shape

33.

Which of the following CANNOT be stored at refrigeration temperatures?

a)

A. Apples

b)

B. Oranges

c)

C. Bananas

d)

D. Grapes

34.

Which of the following is found in onions and causes your eyes to tear up?

a)

Carbon

b)

Oxygen

c)

Sulfur

d)

Hydrogen

35.

Which of the following is NOT a flowering vegetable?

a)

Broccoli

b)

Brussels sprouts

c)

Cauliflower

d)

Zucchini

36.

Which of the following should be at least blanched prior to serving because it is very tough and fibrous?

a)

Broccoli

b)

Brussels sprouts

c)

Cauliflower

d)

Green leaf cabbage

37.

Green, leafy vegetables contain a high level of which of the following?

a)

Iron

b)

Magnesium

c)

Calcium

d)

Vitamin D

38.

Which of the following is NOT a root?

a)

Carrot

b)

Beet

c)

Radish

d)

Potato

39.

Which of the following is NOT a category of fruits?

a)

Summer fruit

b)

Winter fruit

c)

Autumn fruit

d)

Tropical fruit

40.

Which of the following is an example of a Summer fruit?

a)

Bananas

b)

Kiwis

c)

Peaches

d)

Pineapples

41.

Which of the following is an example of a Tropical fruit?

a)

Apples

b)

Peaches

c)

Strawberries

d)

Kiwis

42.

Which of the following is an example of a Winter fruit?

a)

Apples

b)

Kiwis

c)

Peaches

d)

Coconuts

43.

Melons are examples of which category of fruits?

a)

Summer fruit

b)

Winter fruit

c)

Autumn fruit

d)

Tropical fruit

44.

Which of the following is found in onions and causes your eyes to tear up?

a)

Carbon

b)

Oxygen

c)

Sulfur

d)

Hydrogen

45.

Which of the following is NOT a flowering vegetable?

a)

Broccoli

b)

Brussels sprouts

c)

Cauliflower

d)

Zucchini

46.

Which of the following should be at least blanched prior to serving because it is very tough and fibrous?

a)

Broccoli

b)

Brussels sprouts

c)

Cauliflower

d)

Green leaf cabbage

47.

Green, leafy vegetables contain a high level of which of the following?

a)

Iron

b)

Magnesium

c)

Calcium

d)

Vitamin D

48.

Which of the following is NOT a root?

a)

Carrot

b)

Beet

c)

Radish

d)

Potato

49.

Which of the following is NOT a category of fruits?

a)

Summer fruit

b)

Winter fruit

c)

Autumn fruit

d)

Tropical fruit

50.

Which of the following is an example of a Summer fruit?

a)

Bananas

b)

Kiwis

c)

Peaches

d)

Pineapples

51.

Which of the following is an example of a Tropical fruit?

a)

Apples

b)

Peaches

c)

Strawberries

d)

Kiwis

52.

Which of the following is an example of a Winter fruit?

a)

Apples

b)

Kiwis

c)

Peaches

d)

Coconuts

53.

Melons are examples of which category of fruits?

a)

Summer fruit

b)

Winter fruit

c)

Autumn fruit

d)

Tropical fruit