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CC ch18
fruits
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| berries | Classification of fruits, including strawberries, raspberries, and grapes, that are small and juicy and have thing skins |
| drupes | fruits, such as cherries, peaches, and plums that have an outer skin covering a soft flesh that surrounds a single, hard pit |
| pomes | classification of fruits, including apples and pears, that have a central, seed-containing core surrounded by a thick layer of flesh |
| citrus fruits | Classification of fruits, including oranges, lemons, and grapefruit, that have a thick outer rind and thin membranes separating the flesh into segments |
| melons | classification of fruits, including cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon, that are in the gourd family and are large and juicy and have thick skins and many seeds |
| tropical fruits | classification of fruits, including avocados, bananas, and pineapples, that are grown in warm climates and are considered to be somewhat exotic |
| under-ripe fruit | fruit that has reached full size but has yet to ripen |
| immature fruit | fruit that is small and has poor color, flavor, and texture. These characteristics will not improve with time |
| enzymatic browning | Darkening process some fruits undergo when exposed to the air |
| fritters | fruits, vegetables, or meats that are dipped into a batter and fried in hot fat |