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