Objective 3.01 Fruits and Vegetables

Berries

Small roundish fruits without a stone; examples include grapes and strawberries

Wilted

produce that has lost its crispness and is limp.

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

Pomes

Fruit that has a core containing the seed; examples include apples and pears

Drupes

Fruits with a central stone containing seed; examples include cherries, peaches and plums

Citrus

Fruits with a juicy flesh and pulpy rind; examples include oranges, grapefruit and lemons

Melons

Large, round fruits with many seeds; examples include cantaloupe and honeydew

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.

Refrigerated Storage

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

Dry Storage

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