Nutrients/types of fruits and veg
Veggie produce info
Ripeness and storing
Cutting and storing produce
Cooking fruits and veg
100
what do tomatoes and cucumbers have in common?
they can both be used as salad ingredients.
100
What is a tuber?
its a large underground stem that stores nutrients.
100
what are mature fruits?
fruits that have reached their full size, and color.
100
how can you avoid browning of cut fruit?
coat the fruits with some form of vitamin c as soon as they are cut.
100
when cooking a fruit or vegetable, when is there a loss of vitamin c?
when you cut up the pieces too small, when you use a lot of water or when it is cooking for a long time.
200
which of the 5 senses does fresh vegetables and fruits appeal to?
all of them.
200
what part of a plant can a vegetable come from?
roots, stems, leaves, seeds, flowers, etc.
200
for faster ripening you can..
place them under a brown paper bag, at room temperature.
200
for more nutrients and fibers you can..?
eat edible skins rather than paring them away.
200
when cooking vegetables and fruits, there is also a loss in what else?
there is also a loss in texture, color and flavor.
300
What kind of vitamins are in fruits and vegetables?
vitamin c, vitamin e, and beta carotene.
300
which vegetables are available all year round?
spinach, broccoli, bananas, apples, and grapes.
300
what should you do before you eat or cook any fruit or vegetable?
wash them.
300
cutting fruits and vegetables into chunks helps..?
retain the nutrients.
300
what is one o the most healthful ways to cook vegetables?
steaming.
400
where do your fruits and vegetables come from?
all around the world.
400
seasonal produce is often available during the off-season months but tends to cost more or less?
more.
400
why should you never use detergent when washing produce?
because if it is swallowed it can make people ill.
400
what browns easier, fruits or vegetables?
fruits.
400
does microwaving cook vegetables fast?
yes, if you only use a small amount of water.
500
a fruit is..?
any part of a plant that holds the seeds.
500
when buying fresh produce you should always..
inspect produce carefully, avoid produce that looks wilted, shriveled, or bruised, and you should buy by weight.
500
does canned fruits/vegetables provide the same amount of vitamins and minerals as fresh produce?
canned fruits/vegetables provide a similar amount of vitamins and minerals.
500
how can nutrients be destroyed by oxygen?
if you don't let out all the air out of the plastic bag it is stored in.
500
can any type of fruit be used to make fruit sauce?
yes.
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