F1 Obj. 3.01 Fruits and Vegetables

Frozen foods

foods that are purchased in the freezer section of the grocery store and are to be stored in the freezer after getting home.

tropical

fruits described by where they are grown in hot climates, rather than their types. Guava, mango, pineapple, and papaya are examples.

Promptly

Immediately. Without hesitation or time lapse.

roots

vegetables where the underground part is the food. beets, carrots, parsnips, radishes, sweet potatoes, turnips are examples

Wilted

produce that has lost its crispness and is limp.

berries

small, pulpy, roundish fruits that do not contain a stone or pit. they generally contain many small seeds. In season in summer and fall, grows on plants, canes, bushes or vines.

Use by date

the date found on food packaging that indicates when a food should be used by for highest quality and nutrition. Food safety should be considered for highly perishable foods such as lunch meats and ground meats.

Dietary fiber

the indigestible portion of food delivered from plants. Also called roughage.

Sell-by date

the last date by which a food product should be sold before removed from grocery shelves.

Expiration date

the last date that a food product, should be used before it is considered spoiled or has lost quality and nutritional value, usually specified on the label or package.

seeds

vegetable where the seed is the edible part. Corn, beans and peas are examples

fruit (vegetables)

vegetables where people eat the part that is classified at the fruit. Tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, eggplants, okra and squashes are examples.

citrus

a juicy fruit with a thick outer rind and a tender, generally tart, segmented interior. Lemons, limes, grapefruit and oranges are examples. Grows on trees in hot climates.

pome

a large fruit with a tough central core containing seeds. Grows on trees. Apples and pears are examples.

melons

a large rounded fruit in the gourd family. Grows on trailing plants. Watermelons, cantaloupes, honeydews are examples

Refrigerated storage

a storage area for foods kept at 33-41 degrees for food safety.

drupes (also stone fruit)

a thin-skinned juicy fruit with a fleshy interior and a hard, central pit. Drupes generally grow on trees and peaches, cherries, plums and olives are examples.

flowers

a type of vegetable where the blooming parts are the food. Broccoli, cauliflower and artichokes are examples

leaves

a vegetable food where the leaves are eaten. Lettuces, cabbage, spinach, brussel sprouts are examples

Dry storage

food items stored in a cabinet and do not require refrigeration or freezing.