Fruits
Fruits that have a thick rind AND thin membranes separating inner flesh segments
Citrus
What is the chemical reaction in which oxygen in the air reacts with a special protein in the fruit, turning it brown called?
Enzymatic browning
One of the oldest cereal grains
Wheat
Vegetables such as onion, garlic, celery, and carrots, which add flavor and aroma to dishes are considered to be what?
Aromatic vegetables
Fruit with a single hard seed, also called a pit or stone, and soft inner flesh covered by a tender, edible skin
Drupes
Fruits that are grown in tropical and subtropical climates
Tropical
Why do you blanch fresh fruit?
It makes the fruit easier to peel
An Italian word meaning “paste” that refers to dough made from flour and water
Pasta
Which of the following convenience forms are closest in nutrients, color and flavor to fresh vegetables?
Frozen
This rice has the highest starch content
Short-grain
Fruits that are small, juicy fruits with a thin skin
Berries
When are most fruits picked?
When they are mature, but still under ripe
Plants in the grass family cultivated for their fruits and seeds
Grains
Sliced or small whole vegetables served raw are called
Crudites
What is the process called to cook so that the pasta is firm to the bite, rather than soft and mushy?
Al dente
Fruits that have a thick rind, or outer skin
Melons
What is a disadvantage of cooking fruits?
There is a loss of nutrients
The starchy seed of plants grown in flooded fields in warm climates
Rice
Which cooking method helps vegetables retain their water-soluble nutrients?
Steaming
Salt is generally used as a preservative in these vegetables
Canned
Fruits with several small seeds and thick, firm flesh with a tender, edible skin
Pomes
Which types of fruit may be reconstituted?
Dried
Products, including whole-grain flour and whole-grain breakfast cereals, are made of the entire kernel and contain most of the original nutrients
Whole-Grain
Collards, dandelion greens, and mustard greens are examples of
Cooking greens
Which cooking method is used for fritters?
Frying