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Quiz about Strange Fruit
Quiz about Strange Fruit

Strange Fruit Trivia Quiz


Forget the apples and oranges, let's explore some fruits with which you may not be familiar. For this quiz, fruit is used in the culinary, not the botanical, sense. All incorrect options are also edible fruits - check them out!

A multiple-choice quiz by looney_tunes. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
looney_tunes
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
324,556
Updated
Sep 13 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
4552
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Top 5% quiz!
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Question 1 of 10
1. 'Mangifera indica' originates in India, and produces a fruit which is notoriously difficult to eat without making a mess. Featured on an episode of the television show "Seinfeld", what is this sweet fruit cultivated in many tropical and subtropical locations around the world? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The name of this fruit means 'dragon eye'. The shelled fruit has a black stone which can be seen through the translucent flesh, leading to the name. If you're not short on time, try to decide what its name is. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. 'Mespilus germanica' is a native of southwest Asia which requires bletting - the fruits must go past being ripe, and actually start to decay and ferment before they can be eaten. If you're feeling like snooping around, you might find one of these in the kitchen. What fruit am I describing? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This fruit has a sweet rind, with a salty and sour flesh. The raw fruit may be eaten whole, although some prefer to eat only the rind. Come see what I just brought home - which of these fruits is it? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. 'Tamar Indicus' was introduced to Europeans via India, as its name suggests, but it actually originated in Africa, where it still grows wild. What is this fruit, which is also called an 'Indian date'? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. 'Nephelium lappaceum' produces a fruit with a distinctive 'hairy' red covering, which is the source of its name. What should I ask for if I want to sample this unusual fruit which tastes rather like a grape? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. 'Syzygium luehmannii' is grown along the east coast of Australia as an ornamental tree and for its fruit, a berry commonly referred to as lillypilly, which is mostly used to make jam. What is its fruit's proper name? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The Australian native 'Santalum acuminatum' has many names in different indigenous languages, as it is widespread. What is the name for this member of the sandalwood family and its fruit, one which can come in very useful when playing Scrabble? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. 'Monstera deliciosa' is a creeping vine native to tropical rainforests of southern Mexico and Central America which produces a fruit resembling a green ear of corn. Which of the following is NOT a common nickname for this plant? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Sometimes referred to in southeast Asia as 'the king of fruits', this fruit has a very strong, distinctive odour, which has led to it being banned on public transport and in some hotels in the region. What is this infamous fruit? Hint



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1. 'Mangifera indica' originates in India, and produces a fruit which is notoriously difficult to eat without making a mess. Featured on an episode of the television show "Seinfeld", what is this sweet fruit cultivated in many tropical and subtropical locations around the world?

Answer: Mango

Mangoes have been cultivated on the Indian subcontinent for thousands of years, and India is still one of the largest producers of mangoes, although they are mostly eaten domestically and not exported. Sour, unripe mangoes are made into pickles and chutneys, or eaten raw with salt and chili. Ripe mangoes may be eaten raw, pulped and added to yoghurt to make the popular drink lassi, added to curries, pickled, preserved, added to cereal foods, or dried and made into a fruit bar.
2. The name of this fruit means 'dragon eye'. The shelled fruit has a black stone which can be seen through the translucent flesh, leading to the name. If you're not short on time, try to decide what its name is.

Answer: Longan

'Dimocarpus longan' is a tropical tree native to southeast Asia. Its fruit, usually about 1 cm in diameter, has a hard shell, from which the edible interior is easily squeezed. The flesh is translucent white and encases a hard black seed which is usually removed, but which can be consumed.

It is eaten fresh, and is used (fresh or dried) in soups, desserts, and as part of sweet-and-sour dishes. It is often canned in syrup for export to parts of the world where it cannot be cultivated. In Chinese herbal medicine, dried longan is used for relaxation.
3. 'Mespilus germanica' is a native of southwest Asia which requires bletting - the fruits must go past being ripe, and actually start to decay and ferment before they can be eaten. If you're feeling like snooping around, you might find one of these in the kitchen. What fruit am I describing?

Answer: Medlar

Ripe medlars form a hard, acidic fruit which is harvested (ideally, immediately after a frost which starts the bletting process), spread on absorbent material somewhere cool, and allowed to decay for several weeks. This causes an increase in sugars, and a decrease in acids and tannins. When the process is complete, the flesh has a sticky, mushy texture, and can be spooned out of the skin. The taste has been compared to a mixture of sweet dates and applesauce, with a hint of cinnamon. They can be eaten raw, possibly accompanying cheese as a dessert, and are often used to make jam and wine.

Other fruits that can only be eaten raw after bletting include persimmons and quince.
4. This fruit has a sweet rind, with a salty and sour flesh. The raw fruit may be eaten whole, although some prefer to eat only the rind. Come see what I just brought home - which of these fruits is it?

Answer: Kumquat

Kumquats resemble small oranges, and are classified by some as a citrus fruit, by others as belonging to the genus 'Fortunella'. They can be eaten raw, but are also commonly made into marmalade and preserves. Candied kumquat peel is considered a delicacy.

The Cantonese often preserve them in salt, and use the salted kumquat as a treatment for sore throats. In the Philippines they are a popular addition to tea.
5. 'Tamar Indicus' was introduced to Europeans via India, as its name suggests, but it actually originated in Africa, where it still grows wild. What is this fruit, which is also called an 'Indian date'?

Answer: Tamarind

The tamarind spread to India from tropical Africa several thousand years ago, where it was first described by European botanists. It grows throughout tropical Africa and Asia, and was introduced to Mexico and South America by Spanish and Portuguese colonists in the 16th century. The unripe fruit is used in savoury dishes, including chutneys, and as a pickling agent. Ripe fruit is sweeter, and can be used in jams and drinks. Tamarind is one of the essential ingredients of Worcestershire sauce. In Mexico, tamarind is used in a variety of forms for snacks - it may be dried and salted, candied, made into fruit bars, or used as a drink.

Ber is also called Indian jujube, and Amla is referred to as Indian gooseberry.
6. 'Nephelium lappaceum' produces a fruit with a distinctive 'hairy' red covering, which is the source of its name. What should I ask for if I want to sample this unusual fruit which tastes rather like a grape?

Answer: Rambutan

The rambutan is believed to be native to the Malay Archipelago. It is an oval fruit 3-6 cm long and 3-4 cm wide, growing in clusters of 10 - 20. Its leathery skin is reddish, and covered with fleshy spines. Its name in Indonesian, Filipino and Malay literally means hairy, referring to the long tendrils that cover its surface.

In Central America it is known as mammon chino, and in Thailand as ngoh. The skin is peeled before eating the flesh, which is whitish or pale pink, with a sweet and mildly acidic flavour.
7. 'Syzygium luehmannii' is grown along the east coast of Australia as an ornamental tree and for its fruit, a berry commonly referred to as lillypilly, which is mostly used to make jam. What is its fruit's proper name?

Answer: Riberry

There are a number of members of the genus Syzygium which produce edible fruits, including the riberry. It is a pear shaped red berry, growing up to 13 mm long and 4 mm in diameter. The fruit is most commonly used to make a distinctively flavoured jam (called both riberry and lillypilly jam), and is also used in sauces, syrups and candies.
8. The Australian native 'Santalum acuminatum' has many names in different indigenous languages, as it is widespread. What is the name for this member of the sandalwood family and its fruit, one which can come in very useful when playing Scrabble?

Answer: Quandong

There are actually several related species with similar fruit that are called quandong - this one is properly called sweet quandong or desert quandong. Its name can also be spelled quondong or quandang, and it is sometimes referred to as a native peach.

The Wiradjuri people of New South Wales used the name guwandhang, from which the name quandong was adapted. Although some commercial plantations have been established, most quandong is harvested from the wild. Its flavour is tart, somewhat similar to peach or rhubarb.

It is gaining popularity as a uniquely Australian taste.
9. 'Monstera deliciosa' is a creeping vine native to tropical rainforests of southern Mexico and Central America which produces a fruit resembling a green ear of corn. Which of the following is NOT a common nickname for this plant?

Answer: Guava

Other names for this vine include ceriman, monster fruit, monsterio delicio, monstereo, split-leaf philodendron, locust and wild honey, windowleaf and delicious monster. Its fruit is up to 25 cm long and 3-4 cm in diameter, looking much like an ear of corn with hexagonal scales.

In its unripe stage, the fruit contains so much oxalic acid that it is poisonous. When the scales start to lift, the fruit is cut from the tree and placed in a paper bag to ripen; when the kernels begin popping off, they can be brushed away to reveal the edible flesh underneath.

The flesh, with a taste similar to a pineapple or a jackfruit, is cut away from the core and eaten.
10. Sometimes referred to in southeast Asia as 'the king of fruits', this fruit has a very strong, distinctive odour, which has led to it being banned on public transport and in some hotels in the region. What is this infamous fruit?

Answer: Durian

The durian, native to Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia, has about 30 species, of which at least 9 produce an edible fruit. The fruit, inside a thorny husk which does not contain the pungent smell even when it is intact, can be up to 30 cm (12 in) long, and half that size in diameter.

It typically weighs about 1-3 kg (2.5-7.5 lb). Flesh and seeds can be eaten, and it is used in a range of sweet and savoury dishes in southeastern Asia. Love it or hate it, you will know when one is in the room!
Source: Author looney_tunes

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