What is a vegetable
Why are seeds high in carbohydrates?
because they are the part of the plant from which new plants grow, so they need to have these nutrients to grow.
Fresh vegetables are low in:
fat and sodium
(T/F) Lemon juice can keep banana slices from turning dark?
True because they are a source of vitamin C.
How do you test for ripeness on most fruits?
Press very gently, Ripe fruits will give slightly under the pressure.
Leaves:
Leaves are the plants manufacturing areas. They use the process of photosynthesis to create high energy carbohydrates.
Fresh vegetables are high in:
Carbohydrates
What does washing fruits and vegetables get rid of?
Washing removes pesticide residues, dirt, and pathogens.
What are ripe fruits?
Are fruits that are tender and have a pleasant aroma and fully developed flavor.
True or false: Washing produce before storing it speeds up decay?
Beta Carotene:
The body uses this phytochemical to make vitamin a.
Before you eat or cook any fresh vegetables or fruit, you should?
Wash it
How to store potatoes, sweet potatoes and onions?
Store in a cool, dark, dry place. They will keep longest at a temperature of about 45-50F (7-10C)
Tuber: (stem)
A large underground stem that stores nutrients.
Among the antioxidants that vegetables and fruits provide are?
Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and beta carotene.
What is a easy way to avoid enzymatic browning?
Coat the fruits with some form of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) as soon as they are cut.
Mature Fruits:
are fruits that have reached their full size and color.
What do roots of plants do?
Roots store a plants food supplies and send nutrients and moisture to the rest of the plant.
Fruit is the part of a plant that contains the?
Seeds
What is it called when fruits turn dark after awhile?
Enzymatic browning.
For faster ripening and slower ripening what do you do for fruits to make this happen?
For faster ripening put them in a brown paper bag at room temperature. For slower ripening, refrigerate.