Fruit and Vegetable Classification
pomes
has a seed containing core, surrounded by a thick layer of flesh examples: apples and pears, Fruits having a central, seed-containing core surrounded by a thick layer of flesh.
citrus
has an outer rind, easy to peel, the edible part is in segments examples: grapefruits, oranges, tangerines, lemons, limes, clementines
bulb
onions and garlic
leaves
spinach, lettuce, cooking greens, (kale, collards)
enzymatic browning
the discoloration, which results from the exposure of a fruit's flesh to the air
fruits
tomatoes and cucumbers
ripe fruits
fruits are tender and have a pleasant aroma and fully developed flavor (fruits are not always ripe when harvested)
mature fruits
fruits that have reached their full size and color
melon
has a thick outer rind examples: cantaloupe, casaba, watermelon, honeydew
drupes
fruits with a central pit enclosing a single seed examples: cherries, plums, peaches, apricots
tropical fruits
grown in warm regions examples: bananas, pineapple, papayas, kiwifruit, carambola (star fruit) and mangos
cruciferous vegetables
Vegetables of the cabbage family. examples: bok choy, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, collards, kale, kohlrabi, mustard greens, rutabagas, and turnips and their greens
tuber
a large underground stem that stores nutrients examples: potatoes
berries
a small, simple, fleshy fruit examples: raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, grapes, blackberries
flowers
broccoli and cauliflower
root
carrots, beets, turnips
stems
celery, asparagus
seeds
corn, beans, and peas