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Nutrients/types of fruits and veg
Veggie produce info
Ripeness and storing
Cutting and storing produce
Cooking fruits and veg
100
What fruits and vegetables contain vitamin C?
citrus fruits, kiwi's, strawberries, cabbage, and potatoes
100
Give an example of a vegetable that is a flower?
broccoli
100
Define mature fruits.
These are fruits that have reached their full size and colour.
100
What is a vegetable that needs to be peeled after washing and before cooking?
potatoes
100
What vitamin do fruits and vegetables lose when cooked?
Vitamin C
200
What is Beta carotene?
a health promoting substance found in food from plants.
200
what is a tuber?
a large underground stem that stores nutrients.
200
Will pineapples ripen after harvest?
no
200
What is the correct term for the browning of cut fruits and vegetables?
Enzymatic browning
200
Why does the texture of vegetables soften once put into heat?
Heat softens the cell walls.
300
What do tomato's and cucumbers have in common?
They are both fruits because they contain seeds.
300
How can you tell if produce is damaged or spoiled?
If the produce has stains on its package and an unpleasant odor.
300
How can you speed up the ripening process of a fruit?
Place them in a brown paper bag at room temperature.
300
Name two types of raw produce that can be cut into creative shapes.
Tomato, watermelon, etc.
300
Whats the healthiest way to cook a vegetable?
Steaming
400
What is a casaba?
a melon.
400
What is a common strem vegetable?
Celery
400
Where should you store your sweet potatoes and onions?
Store in a cool, dark, dry place.
400
How do you store already cut vegetables?
In a tightly sealed plastic bag/container or a plate covered in plastic wrap.
400
Whats an alternative when cooking vegetables with sour cream?
plain, non-fat yogurt.
500
What kind of fruit is a carambola?
a tropical fruit also known as star fruit.
500
What type of vegetable cooks down from their original volume? give an example.
green vegetable's such as spinach and mustard greens.
500
What does washing vegetables remove?
1. pesticide residue 2. Dirt 3. Pathogens
500
Do the majority of vegetables turn brown after being cut?
No.
500
What is poaching?
The cooking of fruit in enough simmering liquid the just cover it.