How to Identify and Classify Onions
  • 1. Which characteristic is MOST important for initially classifying onions?
A) Leaf Shape
B) Bulb Color
C) Root Length
D) Smell Intensity
  • 2. Which onion type is known for its relatively mild flavor and short storage life?
A) Red Onion
B) Storage Onion
C) Sweet Onion
D) Shallot
  • 3. Storage onions are typically categorized by their...
A) Pungency and color
B) Sweetness and acidity
C) Size and shape
D) Water content and texture
  • 4. Which onion is generally the smallest?
A) White Onion
B) Spanish Onion
C) Yellow Onion
D) Pearl Onion
  • 5. What is the primary use of green onions (scallions)?
A) Culinary garnish and flavoring
B) Long-term storage
C) Curing meats
D) Making onion powder
  • 6. What is a key characteristic of a shallot?
A) Extremely pungent odor
B) Bright green leaves only
C) Single, large bulb
D) Grows in clusters
  • 7. What makes leeks distinct from other onions?
A) Edible stalk (no bulb)
B) Grows exclusively underground
C) Purple coloring throughout
D) Extremely thin leaves
  • 8. Which onion type typically has the highest sulfur content?
A) White Onion
B) Red Onion
C) Yellow Onion
D) Sweet Onion
  • 9. What does 'pungency' in an onion refer to?
A) Water content
B) Sweetness level
C) Sharpness of flavor and odor
D) Size of the bulb
  • 10. Which factor MOST influences an onion's pungency?
A) Storage temperature
B) Soil composition
C) Exposure to sunlight
D) Amount of water
  • 11. What color are cipollini onions typically?
A) White
B) Purple
C) Yellow
D) Red
  • 12. Why are some onions better for storage than others?
A) Higher water content and lower pungency
B) Lower water content and higher pungency
C) Larger size and thinner skins
D) Higher sugar content and softer bulbs
  • 13. What part of the green onion is typically used?
A) Both the green tops and the white bulb
B) Only the roots
C) Only the green tops
D) Only the white bulb
  • 14. When judging an onion's quality, what is an undesirable trait?
A) Dry outer layers
B) Firmness
C) Soft spots
D) Smooth skin
  • 15. What is the shape of a cipollini onion?
A) Round
B) Flattened
C) Elongated
D) Pear-shaped
  • 16. What is a common flavor profile associated with red onions?
A) Extremely sweet and juicy
B) Bitter and earthy
C) Very pungent and sulfurous
D) Mild and slightly sweet
  • 17. What color is the inside of a white onion?
A) Purple
B) White
C) Red
D) Yellow
  • 18. What is a common characteristic of spring onions?
A) Very sweet flavor
B) Harvested after the bulb fully matures
C) Extremely pungent
D) Harvested before the bulb fully matures
  • 19. Which part of the leek is typically eaten?
A) Only the dark green parts
B) The whole leek
C) Only the root
D) The white and light green parts
  • 20. What is the best way to store onions?
A) In a cool, dry, and dark place
B) In a sealed plastic bag
C) In the refrigerator
D) In direct sunlight
  • 21. When should you avoid using a sweet onion?
A) When raw consumption is desired
B) When making onion rings
C) When caramelizing onions
D) When long storage is required
  • 22. What does 'single center' refer to when describing a shallot?
A) A shallot that grew as a single bulb instead of in a cluster
B) A shallot with extremely high pungency
C) A shallot with a very mild flavor
D) A shallot that is grown underground
  • 23. Which type of onion is commonly used in Mexican cuisine?
A) Sweet Onion
B) White Onion
C) Red Onion
D) Yellow Onion
  • 24. What is a key difference between a scallion and a spring onion?
A) Spring onions are always milder in flavor
B) Scallions have a more developed bulb than spring onions
C) Scallions are harvested earlier than spring onions
D) Spring onions have longer green tops than scallions
  • 25. The amount of sulfur in an onion is related to its...
A) Size
B) Pungency
C) Sweetness
D) Color
  • 26. What is the scientific name for the onion family?
A) Allium
B) Solanaceae
C) Rosaceae
D) Brassica
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