what are veg an fruit
How might the nutrient content of a vegetable be related to the part of the plant that it comes from?
Depending on the environment the plants are grown in, such as, roots, stems, leaves, and seeds.
do some fruits turn dark after they are cut? true or false?
True
What is oxalation
A plants defense mechanism
low fat flavor alternatives
vegetables are naturally low in fat, mayonnaise, butter and cheese are high with fat contents.
What are leaves?
Leaves are the plants manufacturing areas.
Oxygen browns which quicker ...
turns fruits brown faster then most vegetables
How is sugar a part of the process for cooking fruits
It is used to keep the fruit shape during it's cooking, it is also added at the beginning
can vegetables with a high moisture content bake in the dry heat of an oven?
Yes
what are seeds?
Corn, beans, and peas. Seeds are high in carbohydrates.
the discoloration which results from the exposure of the fruits flesh to the air is called?
Enzymatic browning
what does beta carotene produce and where can it be found
It produces vitamin A in plants, it is found in orange or yellow vegetables or fruits
potatoes are baked on a baking sheet or just straight on the pan?
bakes right on the pan
What could be a stem?
Celery and rhubarb.
what can be used to prevent darkening?
emerge the already cut fruits or vegetables in lemon juice or water
How to test for ripeness
ripe fruit will give slightly under the pressure don't press so hard or you'll damage the fruit.
Do larger pieces or smaller pieces take longer to cook
The larger pieces take longer to cook than the smaller pieces.
what is a tuber?
Tubers are large underground stems that stores nutrients like potatoes.
how quickly do different fruits darken?
depending on the amount of acid already in the fruits
Is soap used to wash produce? Yes or no
how do you bake a potato
place it on the oven rack with no baking sheet or anything.