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kp chapter 15
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| small juicy fruit with thin skins | berries |
| has outer skin covering soft, fleshy fruit. surround single hard seed | drupes |
| has a central seed- containing core surrounded by a thick layer of flesh | pommes |
| has a thick outer rind, thin membrane separates flesh into segments | citrus fruits |
| large, juicy fruits produced by plants in the gourd family. thick rinds and many seeds | melons |
| grown in warm climates and are considered to be somewhat exotic | tropical fruits |
| full-sized but have not yet reaches peak eating quality | underripe fruits |
| small and have poor flavor, color, and texture | immature fruits |
| when fruits darken when exposed to air; can use citrus juices to prevent this | enzymatic browning |
| true or false one way to test for ripeness is by pressing it lightly | true |
| what do canned fruits come in | juices or syrup, NOT WATER |
| true or false freezing fruits may cause them to lose some texture | true ex. strawberries = mushy |
| what are changes that take place during cooking fruits | cellulose softens and makes fruit easier to digest colors change heat sensitive and water soluble nutrients may be lost flavors become less acidic and more mellow |
| to cook fruit in a small amount of fat | saute |
| true or false when making a sauce, adding sugar at the end will thicken the sauce | false; it will thin the sauce out |
| when fruits are dipped in batter and deep fried | fritters |
| true or false you put fruits in the microwave whole | false; you pierce holes in it before cooking it |
| which fruits are good sources of vitamin A | apricots |
| what do plant scientists do? | pay attention to details, find new uses for plant priducts, and use strong math and science skills |