Fruits chapter test
Tangelo
A tangerine crossed with a grapefruit
Grapes
Berries with fairly tough skins which grow in bunches
Cranberries
Bright Red berries usually served on Thanksgiving
A, Carotene
Cantaloupe, apricots, and other orange fruits saw good sources of vitamin ____ because they contain large amounts of ________
Mandarin
Citrus fruit grown in China and Japan; usually available in the canned form
Tangerine
Citrus fruit that has a very loose skin and segments that separate very easily
Temple
Citrus fruit that is a cross between a sweet orange and a tangerine
Kumquat
Citrus fruit that is bright orange, oval, and small; used to make preserves
Citron
Citrus fruit who's peel is usually Candied
Scurvy
Disease caused by a severe lack of vitamin C
Raisins
Dried grapes
Nectarine
Drupe that is similar in flavor and shape to a peach
Plum
Drupes that are red, yellow, green, or blue to purple
Cherries
Drupes that may be sweet or sour; flesh is firm
Cellulose
During cooking, _________ in fruit softens, making the fruit easier to digest
Buy just what you can use in a short time
First guideline for buying fresh fruit
Kiwi
Fruit that is a fuzzy, brown pear from New Zealand
Pomes
Fruits having a central, seed-containing core surrounded by a thick layer of flesh are classified as _______
Fritters
Fruits that are dipped into a batter and deep-fried are called ________.
Underripe
Fruits that are full-sized but have not yet reached peak eating quality are ____________ fruits
Immature
Fruits that have not reached full size and have poor color, flavor, and texture are ________ fruits
Sautéing
Frying fruits in a small amount of fat in a skillet is called _________.
Limes
Green-skinned citrus fruit that has a tart flavor
Pomes
Group of fruits characterized by a smooth skin covering an enlarged fleshy area surrounding the core
Tropical
Group of fruits grown in warm climates; includes bananas, pineapples, dates, and figs
Berries
Group of fruits that are pulpy and succulent, with tiny seeds imbedded in the flesh
Drupes
Group of fruits that contain a single seed, surrounded by a fleshy, juicy edible portion
Melons
Group of fruits that includes Casaba, Persian, and honeydew
Citrus
Group of fruits that includes citron, kumquats, oranges, and limes
Bruising
Handle all fruits gently to prevent _____.
Syrup
Ingredient to add to the cooking water if you want fruits to retain their shape
Mango
Large, heavy, pear-shaped tropical fruit that is similar to a peach in flavor and has a deep yellow flesh
Cantaloupe
Melon that has a netted outer surface and a dark yellow to orange flesh
Honeydew
Melon that has a smooth, hard, outer surface, flesh is greenish-white
Ulgi
One of the latest additions to the citrus family; thought to be a cross between a tangerine, orange, and grapefruit
Mushy
Over cooked fruits become ________, losing their colors, nutrients, natural flavors, and shapes
Papaya
Pear-shaped tropical fruit that has a green to yellow smooth skin
Quince
Pome used primarily for jelly and preserves
Pears
Pomes that range in color from green-yellow, yellow with red blush to brown; eaten raw, canned, pickled, or dried
Apples
Popular pomes; commonly with red or yellow peel
Dried
Raisins, dried plums, dates, and apricots are the most common _______ fruits
Look for signs of freshness and ripeness
Second guideline for buying fresh fruit
Enzymatic browning
Some fruits, such as bananas and peaches, experience a darkening known as _______ ________ when exposed to air
Collagen
Substance which binds cells together
Ascorbic acid
The chemical name for vitamin C
Avoid bruised, soft, damaged, or immature fruits
Third guideline for buying fresh fruit
Avocado
Tropical fruit that is pear-shaped with a green or purplish skin; has a large seed and smooth-textured flesh
Plantain
Tropical fruit twice the size of banana; not eaten raw
Date
Tropical fruit used mostly as a dessert or in baked products
Peach
Variety of a drupe that has fuzzy skin
Valencia
Variety of orange known as the juice orange
Navel
Variety of orange that has an umbilical Mark and is seedless
They are small, juicy fruits with thin skins, an example is blueberries
What are berries and what is an example
They have a thick outer rind and a thin membrane that separates the flesh of the fruit into segments, an example is oranges
What are citrus fruits and what is an example
They have an outer skin covering a soft, fleshy fruit that surrounds a single, hard stone, an example is peaches
What are drupes and what is an example
They are large, juicy fruits with thick rinds and many seeds, an example is watermelon
What are melons and what is an example
They are fruits having a central, seed-containing core surrounded by a thick layer of flesh, an example is apples
What are pomes and what is an example
They are grown in warm climates and are considered to be somewhat exotic, an example is pineapple
What are tropical fruits and what is an example
Fresh - many available year round
What is the first way you can purchase fruit - list and describe it
Dried - usually come in boxes or plastic bags
What is the fourth way you can purchase fruit - list and describe it
Canned - can be whole, halved, sliced, or in pieces
What is the second way you can purchase fruit - list and describe it
Frozen - available sweetened and unsweetened or whole and in pieces
What is the third way you can purchase fruit - list and describe it
Dents, bulges, and leaks
When buying canned fruit, choose cans that are free from ______, ________, and ________
Solid
When buying frozen fruit, choose packaged that are clean, undamaged, and frozen ________.
Sugar
When cooking fruits in syrup, too much _______ Will cause the fruit to harden
Lemon
Yellow citrus fruit that is very tart
Apricots
Yellow-orange colored drupes that are juicy with a sweet flavor; smaller than a peach
Citrus fruits
______ ________ have a thick outer rind and a thin membrane that separates the flesh of the fruit into segments
Tropical fruits
_______ __________ are grown in warm climates and are considered to be somewhat exotic
Melons
_______ are large, juicy fruits with thick rinds and many seeds
Pierce
_______ fruits covered with a tight skin if you are microwaving them whole
Drupes
________ have an outer skin covering a soft, fleshy fruit that surrounds a single, hard stone
Berries
__________ are small juicy fruits with thin skins
Pomegranate
tropical fruit valued for its dark red seed