health & nutrition 1
Citrus fruits are an excellent source of which vitamin?
Vitamin C
Which fruit is known for its high fiber content and aids in digestion?
Apple
What cooking method involves simmering fruit in liquid?
Poaching
Which type of fruit cannot tolerate frost and should be stored in warm conditions?
Tropical fruits
What fruit is also called the Chinese gooseberry?
Kiwi
Which natural sugar is found in all fruits?
Fructose
Grapefruit is often associated with weight management because it may help regulate what?
Metabolism
To prevent cut fruit from browning, what should you coat it with?
Lemon juice
How should fresh fruit be prepared before serving or cooking?
Cleaned / washed
Which fruit produces ethylene gas that can ripen other fruits?
Banana
Which fruit is high in potassium and helps regulate blood pressure?
Banana
Oranges, lemons, and limes help strengthen the immune system because of their high content of what?
Vitamin C
What effect does sugar have when added to fruit during cooking?
Helps the fruit retain its shape
Which fruits should not be refrigerated until they are ripe?
Bananas, peaches, avocados
What fruit is the most widely grown in the world, with over 7,500 varieties?
Apple
Berries are rich in antioxidants, which help protect the body from what?
Free radicals
Kiwis are not only high in vitamin C but also contain a lot of what mineral that supports healthy bones?
Potassium
What is the culinary term for scraping off the outer colorful layer of a citrus fruit to extract aromatic oils?
Zesting
How can you prevent cut fruit from enzymatic browning during storage?
Lemon juice
What tropical fruit has a soft pink-orange flesh and black seeds in the center?
Papaya
Avocados are unique among fruits because they are high in what nutrient?
Healthy fats
Watermelon is mostly water. How does this benefit the body?
Hydration
What is the purpose of poaching fruit in sugar syrup?
To sweeten, cook gently, and preserve texture
What is the best way to store apples to keep them fresh for weeks?
In a cool, humid, and ventilated place
Which fruit floats in water because 25% of its volume is air?
Apple