How to Identify and Classify Kakis
  • 1. What is the scientific name for the most common type of Kaki?
A) Prunus persica
B) Diospyros kaki
C) Citrus sinensis
D) Malus domestica
  • 2. What is the primary characteristic used to classify Kaki varieties?
A) Tree size
B) Fruit color
C) Astringency when unripe
D) Leaf shape
  • 3. What does 'astringent' mean in the context of Kaki classification?
A) Having a sour taste
B) High in tannins, causing a puckering sensation
C) Sweet and juicy
D) Being very large in size
  • 4. Which of these is a common astringent Kaki variety?
A) Hachiya
B) Jiro
C) Fuyu
D) Izu
  • 5. Which of these is a common non-astringent Kaki variety?
A) Hachiya
B) Saijo
C) Tanenashi
D) Fuyu
  • 6. How can you generally identify an astringent Kaki before it's fully ripe?
A) It feels very firm to the touch
B) It's soft and easily bruised
C) It is a deep red color
D) It has a strong floral scent
  • 7. What color are most ripe Kaki fruits?
A) Purple
B) Green
C) Orange or reddish-orange
D) Yellow
  • 8. What shape is typical of a Hachiya Kaki?
A) Flattened and round
B) Oblong
C) Acorn-shaped
D) Pear-shaped
  • 9. What shape is typical of a Fuyu Kaki?
A) Oblong
B) Flattened and round
C) Heart-shaped
D) Acorn-shaped
  • 10. Which Kaki variety is sometimes called 'cinnamon persimmon' due to its flavor?
A) Coffee Cake
B) Eureka
C) Izu
D) Tamopan
  • 11. How are astringent Kakis typically eaten?
A) Green and unripe
B) Cooked into a pie
C) Fully ripened until very soft, or dried
D) When firm and crisp
  • 12. How are non-astringent Kakis typically eaten?
A) Pickled
B) Fried
C) Only when fully ripened and soft
D) When firm like an apple
  • 13. What is 'tannin' responsible for in unripe Kakis?
A) Sweetness
B) Texture
C) Astringency
D) Color
  • 14. Which of the following is NOT a method to remove astringency from Kakis?
A) Using alcohol
B) Refrigeration
C) Exposing to carbon dioxide
D) Freezing
  • 15. What part of the Kaki plant is also edible besides the fruit?
A) The leaves (can be made into tea)
B) The seeds
C) The roots
D) The bark
  • 16. What climate is best suited for growing Kakis?
A) Arctic
B) Tropical
C) Desert
D) Temperate
  • 17. What is a distinguishing feature of the 'Chocolate' Kaki variety?
A) Brown flesh when ripe
B) Extremely tart flavor
C) Very small size
D) Green skin
  • 18. What is the flower type of a Kaki plant?
A) Only pollinated by bees
B) Only pollinated by wind
C) Dioecious or Monoecious
D) Always self-pollinating
  • 19. What is the texture of the skin of a typical Kaki fruit?
A) Smooth and waxy
B) Rough and bumpy
C) Covered in thorns
D) Fuzzy
  • 20. Which Kaki variety is known for its pointed shape?
A) Saijo
B) Gailey
C) Sharon Fruit
D) Maekawa Jiro
  • 21. What does 'pollination constant non-astringent' (PCNA) mean?
A) The fruit requires pollination to become non-astringent
B) The fruit is non-astringent even if pollinated
C) The fruit is always astringent
D) The tree cannot be pollinated
  • 22. What does 'pollination variant non-astringent' (PVNA) mean?
A) The tree cannot be pollinated
B) The fruit is non-astringent only if pollinated
C) The fruit is non-astringent even if pollinated
D) The fruit is always astringent
  • 23. What is a common use of Kaki leaves?
A) Fertilizer
B) Animal Fodder
C) Paper Making
D) Tea
  • 24. Where did the Kaki originate?
A) China
B) United States
C) Australia
D) Brazil
  • 25. What is a 'Sharon fruit'?
A) A trademarked name for a specific non-astringent Kaki
B) A wild Kaki variety
C) A hybrid fruit between a Kaki and an apple
D) A type of astringent Kaki
  • 26. What is the general size of a Kaki tree?
A) Ground cover
B) Large towering tree
C) Small bush
D) Medium sized tree
  • 27. What is a characteristic of 'Coffee Cake' Kaki?
A) Very small size
B) Green skin
C) Extremely tart flavor
D) Spicy flavor
  • 28. In what season are Kakis typically harvested?
A) Fall
B) Spring
C) Summer
D) Winter
  • 29. Which of the following is a synonym for Kaki?
A) Mango
B) Quince
C) Loquat
D) Persimmon
  • 30. Which variety is known for being very cold hardy?
A) Tamopan
B) Hachiya
C) Eureka
D) Nikita's Gift
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