Vegetables
Fruits
Purchasing & Preparing Produce
Grains Overview
Cooking Grains
100

Where should root vegetables like potatoes and carrots be stored?

In a cool, dark place with good air circulation

100

Which type of fruit is covered by a hard, thick rind with soft flesh inside?

Melons

100

At what temperature is fruit best stored (except for bananas?

41F

100

What part of the grain remains in white bread?

Endosperm

100
What term describes pasta as "firm to the bite"?
Al Dente
200

How should leafy greens like lettuce and spinach be stored?

In the refrigerator produce drawer

200

What are two examples of citrus fruits?

Oranges, Lemons, Limes, Grapefruit.

200

List 2 ways in which fruits & vegetables can be purchase?

Fresh, Frozen & Canned

200
Which part of the grain is the start of a new plant and contains B vitamins, vitamin E, iron, and other trace minerals?
Germ
200
Why should you refrigerate whole grain products such as wheat germ or flax seeds?
Contain oil and can spoil quickly
300

Give me three examples of a 'Fruit-Vegetable'.

Avocados, Tomatoes, Squash, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Pumpkins, Bell Peppers.

300

What is the term for a cluster of many fruits produced from a flower?

Aggregate Fruits

300

What is the first step in preparing fruit?

Wash it.

300
What part of the grain is the kernal's outer protective coating, containing B vitamins, dietary fiber, and some minerals?
Bran
300
What can you do to prevent pasta from sticking?
Answers will vary: Water needs to be plentiful and boiling Stir frequently Add olive oil or salt to boiling water
400

What category of vegetable does Okra belong to?

Pod and Seed

400

What is the primary characteristic of botanical berries?

Thin exterior with one seed inside.

400

What is the recommended method for ripening fruit faster?

Put it in a brown paper bag.

400

What environment does rice grow in?

Warm Climates

400

What happens to starch granules in grains when heated in water?

They break chemical bonds and become softer.

500

Which vegetable has the ability to cleanse the liver?

Kale

500

According to the USDA, what factors are considered in grading fruit quality? (Hint: There are four of them)

Size, Color, Shape & Texture

500

What is the HEALTHIEST way to cook vegetables?

Steam

500

What parts of the grain are used to make whole wheat bread? (All THREE answers must be included to receive the 500 points)

Bran, Germ, Endosperm

500

What should you never do to pasta after cooking it?

Rinse It.

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