Foods Fruits

compare a prickly Pear with a cherimoya

A cherimoya has a custard like texture, it's heart-shaped, green. A prickly pear has rough skin, pear-shaped, yellow or red.

describe some ways to serve fresh fruit.

Cut fruit into large pieces pare the fruit if needed

avocados

Green to black in color, this fruit is very dark when ripe, it ripens only after harvesting

how can you tell if a fruit is mathre and ready to cook?

Mature fruits have resched fheir full size and color

regreening

a process that occurs when a green substance returns to the skins of ripe oranges, also caused by bright lights

trifle

a refuge related desert with layers that may include cake, ham or jelly, fruit, custard, and whipping cream

drupe

a single, hard seed, also called a pit of stone, identified this fruit, inner flesh is soft and covered by a tender, edible skin

enzyme

a special protein in fruit

Carambola

also called a starfruit, this fruit has an oval shape with four to six prominent ribs

why are fruits called natures own convenience food?

because fruits are ready to eat and enjoy

what should you do with overripe fruit?

cook it

describe the danger of using detergent to wash fruits.

detergents may react chemically with any pesticides and waxes on the fruits create harmful compounds

produce

fresh fruits and vegetables are agricultural products known as fruits

kumquats

from the citrus family, this small and round or oblong fruit is orange in color, it has sweet skin and heart flash are both edible

fruits are a good source of which nutrients?

fruits have dietary fiber in carbohydrates. Also vitamin C potassium and such phytochemicals

immature fruits

fruits that are usually small for their size and have a poor color and texture

underripe fruit

fruits that are very firm, lack flavor, and have not yet reached top eating quality

mature fruit

fruits that have reached their full size and color

ripe fruit

fruits that have reached their peak flavor and are ready to eat

zest

grated pieces of fruit rind

why shouldn't you pick fruit when they're immature?

if you pick it before it is mature it never ripens

describe the difference between a mature fruit and a ripe fruit

mature fruits have reach their full size and color. A ripe fruit is one of her reaches its peak of flavor and is ready to eat

why are most fruits picked underripe?

most fruits are picked underripe to prevent them from spoilage during shipping

what are the other options for cooking fruits?

poaching, frying, baking, broiling, grilling, microwave

how should you store pears and cut-up fruit?

refrigerate in an airtight container or plastic bag

papayas

resembling pears, this bird has yellow skin when bright and is juicy and sweet. It has small, black, edible seeds

what are the defining characteristics of a ripe fruit?

ripe fruits are tender and have a pedant aroma

how do you know when fruit is ripe?

should give slightly when press lightly

clementines

smaller than a tangerine and orange, with a loose easy peel rind. this fruit is very sweet and nearly seedless

how do you store ripe berries?

sort to remove the damaged ones, refrigerate in a perforated plastic bag or container in a covered shallow container, or uncovered in a refrigerator crisper, airtight

what is the recommended way to serve frozen fruit?

thaw it only partially so that the ice crystals remain and help keep the fruit firm

enzymatic browning

the chemical reaction that causes browning in fruit when oxygen reacts with a special protein

fruit

the part of the plant that holds the seeds

what are the advantages of using canned fruit?

they are good for a quick meal accompaniment or convenient snack, and they are convenient and easy to store

name two characteristics of citrus fruits.

they have a thick rind and a thin membrane separating inner flesh segments

ugli fruit

this large fruit is about the size of a grapefruit. It has a thick rough yellow-green skin and juicy yellow orange flash that is divided into sections

mango

this large, oval fruit maybe red, yellow, green, orange, or a combination of colors, it is usually tinged yellow When ripe, it's golden orange flash is juicy and sweet

reconstituting

this process restores a dried food to its former condition by adding water

raspberries

this red, black, or white fruit is sweet and juicy and may have hairs on the surface, this fruit is bright plump and firm

Quinces

this round to pair shaped fruit can be the size of a grapefruit, it is usually yellow with fuzzy skin, it's dry white flash has a pineapple taste, it is often eaten cooked

what are two ways to cook fruit with moist heat?

to hold their shape or to make a thick sauce

fritters

to smoke this you dip cut-up fruits in batter and deep-fry dat until golden brown

pomes

type of fruit has a thick, firm flesh with a tender, edible skin, the central core contains several small seeds

grapes

varieties include green seedless, deep purple, red or white concord, and red seedless. these are plump, bright, and firm when ripe

how do you prepare fruit?

you run the fruits under cool running water, then peel if needed

how do you store underripe fruit?

you store underripe fruit at room temperature to ripen, and if you want to speed this up out in a brown paper bag