choosing fruits and vegetables
Prep of raw vegetables and fruits
cooking vegetables and fruits
ripeness and storing
veggie produce info.
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what is a tomato fruit or vegetable?
fruit
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why wash fresh produce?
It removes pesticides residues, dirt, and pathogens
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what does cooking do to the fruits and vegetables?
it causes change in the fruits and vegetables
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why place unripened fruit in a plastic bag?
because the fruit will ripen faster
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what are the root vegetables?
carrots and beats
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what are some of the seasonal fruits and vegetables?
spinach, banana's, broccoli, and plums
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why cut fruits and vegetables into small pieces?
Makes them easier to eat and adds eye appeal
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why steam the vegetables?
steaming the vegetables is the healthiest ways of cooking the vegetables
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why store fruits and vegetables in cans or freeze them?
because they will last longer
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what is the most common stem vegetables?
Celery
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what vegetables are in the cabbage family?
Bok Choy, Broccoli, and brussels sproutes
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why leave the peal on fruit or vegetable?
Give more fiber
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what pans shouldn't you use when cooking vegetables?
Aluminum or copper because it will reach with the sulfur compounds in the vegetables
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how to test for ripeness?
press gently, ripe fruit will give in with a little bit of pressure
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what to avoid when buying fruits and vegetables?
wilted, shriveled, bruised, or decayed
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why do greens cook down from their original volume?
the heat will wilt the greens down, because the leaves soak up the liquid in the pan.
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Why store raw fruit or vegetable in a bag?
It will keep them fresh in till served
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why poach fruits?
Because it will retain the shape as it cooks
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what temperature should you store sweet potato's, potato's, and onions?
7-10 degrees Celsius
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what vegetables are sold in bundles?
broccoli has a rubber band on the bottom to keep it together
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what are the fruits and vegetables enriched in Vitamin C?
Kiwi, strawberries, cantaloupe, Cabbage, and potato's
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what do you do to fruit from enzymatic browning?
You coat the fruit in lemon juice
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the are the sensory changes in fruits and vegetables?
The texture, color, and flavor will charge as it cooks
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where to store the other fruits and vegetables?
in the refrigerator, in the crisper
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what are some seed vegetables?
corn, beans, and peas
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