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Pieces of fruit dipped in batter and fried
Fritters
Fruit which reached full size but isn't developed
peak eating quality
Underripe fruit
How should canned fruit be when bought in the store?
The should sealed and the packaging is not damaged
Benefit of eating fruit every day, as recommended by MyPlate?
It provides vitamins, minerals, and fiber
One way to help maintain the quality of fresh fruits after purchasing
Refrigerate them quickly
Fruits grown in warm climates
Tropical fruits
What prevents enzymatic browning?
Soak fruit in lemon juice or another acidic liquid
A common sign that fruit is immature and not ready to eat
It is firm and lacks full color
A chemical reaction that causes cut fruit to turn brown
What is enzymatic browning?
If preparing dried fruit to use in a recipe, what step may be necessary first?
Soak it in water to soften
Fruits with thick rinds and juicy segments
Citrus fruits
Why is it important to follow correct cooking methods like poaching/broiling when preparing fruits?
To preserve color, flavor, and nutrients
Why would a chef choose underripe fruit?
It holds its shape better during cooking
What category is an orange?
Tropical fruit
What category is a necterine?
A drupe
Outer skin covering a soft, fleshy fruit around a pit/stone
Drupes
What might a dented food can contain?
Botulism
Name a fruit in the berry category
Strawberries, blueberries
How long should a person wash their hands for before cooking?
20 seconds
Temperature of refrigerator?
35 to 40 degrees
Cooking fruit gently in simmering liquid
Poaching
Best cooking method for retaining the most nutrients in food
Steaming
What category are bananas in?
Berries
What temperature is the danger zone?
41 - 135 degrees
What does FATTOM stand for?
Food, Acidity, Temperature, Time, Oxygen, Moisture