Classifications
This classification of fruit has a central, seed containing core surrounded by a thick layer of flesh (ex. pear)
Pome
Fruits that are full sized but have not yet reached peak eating quality
underripe
Most fruits are high in __________ and low in __________.
vitamins; fat
If you bake a fruit in its skin, the skin will __________________ so that you do not have to use a covered dish.
hold in the steam and cook the interior of the fruit
calories, nutrients
This fruit classification has an outer skin covering a soft fleshy fruit and the fruit surrounds a singe hard pit
drupe
Test fruits for ripeness by pressing gently to see if . . .
it gives slightly
Citrus fruits are one of the best sources of this vitamin.
Vitamin C
a cooking method where you cook the fruit in a skillet with a small amount of fat; also called sauteing
frying
When buying canned fruits, choose ones that are free from _________________________
dents, bulges, and leaks
Fruits in this group or classification are grown in warm climates and are considered to be somewhat exotic
Tropical Fruits
Fruits that have not reached full size
immature
Cantaloupes, apricots, and other yellow fruits are good sources of Vitamin A because they contain large amounts of __________.
carotene
A cooking method often used with fruits that is quick and required little to no water
microwaving
One of the most common frozen fruits
blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, cherries
avocados, bananas, figs, papaya, dates, guavas, mangoes, persimmons, pineapples, pomegranates, and kiwi
Allow underripe fruits to ripen at __________ __________ and __________ ripe fruits.
room temperature; refrigerate
This compound, commonly found in fruits, has preventative effects against health issues such as cancer and heart disease.
phytochemicals
Types of fruits that are often used in baking
apples, pears, bananas
Examples of fruits that are commonly dried
raisins, prunes, dates, and apricots
Large, juicy fruits with thick skins and many seeds; in the gourd family
melons
__________ and __________ are also guides to ripeness.
Color and fragrance
How many servings of fruit are recommended per day?
2 to 4 servings
A bit lemon or orange juice can help with __________ __________ of fruits such as apples and bananas
enzymatic browning
canned, frozen, dried