They are vegetables in the cabbage family. They include;
Bok Choy
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cauliflower
Collards
Kale
Kohlrabi
mustard greens
Rutabagas
Turnips and their greens
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Which vegetables are seeds?
Corn, Beans, and Peas.
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What are mature fruits?
Their fruits that have reached their full size and color, but they're not always ripe when harvested.
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What is one way to present fresh fruits?
cut them into bite size shapes, and serve them with wooden picks.
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In addition to nutrient loss, what does cooking result in?
Changes to texture, color, and flavor of vegetables.
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Which fruits and vegetables are a source of vitamin C?
Kiwifruit
Strawberries
Cantaloupe
Cabbage
Potato
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Which Vegetables are leaves?
Spinach, Lettuce, and cooking greens such as Kale and Collards
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What are ripe fruits?
Ripe fruits are fruits that are tender and have a pleasant aroma and have a fully developed flavour.
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How do you prevent cut fruits from ripening?
Coat fruit with some form of ascorbic acid as soon as they are cut.
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What affects the timing and cooking vegetables?
Tenderness, Size of pieces,
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What is Beta Carotene?
It's a health promoting substance found in foods from plants.
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Which fruits and vegetables have a specific growing season?
Asparagus, peaches, and plums.
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How do you test for ripeness in a fruit?
Press very gently, not so hard to damage the fruit.
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What is a way you can store cut produce?
Cover it tightly with plastic wrap. Squeeze out enough air as possible and refrigerate until serving time.
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What one of the most healthful ways to cook vegetables?
Steaming.
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What are some types of fruits you might find in your supermarket?
Melons
Citrus fruits
Different types of berries
Apples
Pears
Tropical fruits
Cherries, plums, peaches, etc.
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When looking at produce what should you avoid?
Avoid wilted looking, shriveled, bruised, or decayed produce.
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What fruits won't ripen after harvest? Give three examples.
Apples
Berries
Grapefruit
Oranges
Pinapple
Tangerines
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How long does it take before vegetables begin to darken?
several days
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Which fruits can be poached?
plums, berries, apples, and pears.
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What is a tomato and a cucumber?
Fruits
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What is a telltale sign that produce items are damaged or spoiled?
Stains on the package or an unpleasant odor.
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Which fruits will ripen after harvest? Give three examples.