Fruit Classifications
Fruit Forms
Fruit Preparation
Misc. Fruit
Knives
100
This acidic fruit category has a thick outer rind. A thin membrane separates the flesh into segments.
What are citrus fruits
100
Fruits that have no preparation and are eaten immediately are also known as ____ fruits.
What are raw fruits
100
Making fruits in the oven until tender is the ______ method. (We did this with apples!)
What is baking
100
When are fresh fruits usually least expensive?
What is during their peak growing season
100
This knife has a cutting edge that has many small points of contact with the material being cut (bread)
What is a serrated knife
200
These fruits are grown in warm climates and are considered to be somewhat exotic. Available throughout the world.
What are tropical fruits
200
These fruits are packed in containers and can be whole, halved, sliced or in pieces. They come packed in juices of in light or heavy syrup.
What are canned fruits
200
Cooking fruits at a high heat in the oven is also known as ________. Bananas, grapefruit, and pineapple are often used for this.
What is broiling
200
These are fruits that are full sized but have not yet reached peak eating quality.
What are Underripe fruits
200
This term means the blade is firmly in the handle of the knife.
What is a tang
300
These large, juicy fruits are in the gourd family. They usually have a thick outer rind and many seeds.
What are melons.
300
These fruits are available sweetened or unsweetened. Most of these fruits come in plastic bags or plastic cartons. Resemble fresh fruits color and flavor. Can lose some texture qualities during this method.
What are frozen fruits.
300
Some fruits can be _______ in a small amount of fat in a skillet. This is called sauteing.
What is frying
300
This is a fruit that has not reached full size
What are immature fruits
300
An all purpose kitchen knife that is used for most types of chopping, dicing and slicing
What is a chefs knife
400
These fruits have a central, seed-containing core surrounded by a thick layer of flesh.
What are pomes.
400
Where fruits are served in a liquid form.
What is juice
400
Using this method, fruits maintain their flavors and nutrients because they cook quickly using little or no water.
What is microwaving
400
According to MyPlate, teens should eat ______ to _____ cups from the fruit group every day.
What is 1.5 to 2.5 cups
400
_____ knifes are more dangerous than _______ knifes.
What are dull and sharp
500
These fruits have an outer skin covering a soft, fleshy fruit. The fruit surrounds a single, hard seed.
What are drupes.
500
Raisins and prunes are examples of this fruit method. Last longer than raw fruits.
What are dried fruits.
500
Fruits can be dipped into a batter and deep fried, these fruits are called _______.
What are fritters.
500
Some fruits are affected by _______ _______ when exposed to air.
What is enzymatic browning.
500
A small knife used mainly for peeling fruits and vegetables.
What is a paring knife