1. Define and give an example of each type of fruit Pome: Has A SEED CONTAINING CORE APPLE, PEARS Drupe: HAS A SINGLE HARD PIT PEACH, PLUM, CHERRY, APRICOT Berries: SMALL AND JUICY WITH A THIN SKIN BLUEBERRY, BLACKBERRY, GRAPES

Melon: LARGE FRUIT WITH A THICK RIND AND MANY SEEDS WATERMELON, CANTALOPE, HONEYDEW Citrus: THICK RIND, HAS MEMBRANES THAT SEPARATE SECTIONS ORANGE, LEMON, LIME, TANGERINE, GRAPEFRUIT Tropical: MANY VARIETIES, GROWS IN WARM CLIMATES ONLY BANANA, AVOCADO, PINEAPPLES, KIWI

2.What is the nutritional value of fruit? HIGH IN VITAMINS, LOW IN FAT FIBER FOR DIGESTION VITAMIN C: IN CITRUS FRUITS. FOR FIGHTING INFECTIONS, STRENGTHENS CELL WALLS- PREVENTS BRUISING VITAMIN A: DEEP ORANGE INSIDE FRUIT PREVENTS NIGHT BLINDNESS, AIDS SKIN, EYES

How many servings do you need each day of fruits? NEED 2-4 SERVINGS DAILY, ONE SHOULD BE A CITRUS FRUIT 1 SERVING = 1 MEDIUM APPLE, 8 OZ. FRUIT JUICE

4. What is the difference between under ripe fruit and immature fruit? Which should you buy? RIPE= TOP EATING QUALITY UNDERRIPE= FULL SIZE, BUT STILL GREEN MATURE=FULL SIZED IMMATURE=NOT FULL SIZE, SMALL, POOR FLAVOR BUY FULLY MATURE. CAN BUY UNDERRIPE, ALLOW TO RIPEN AT HOME (green banana)

5. What should you look for when purchasing fruit? BUY IN SEASON WHENEVER POSSIBLE BUY WHAT YOU WILL USE IN A FEW DAYS AVOID BRUISING, DISCOLORATION, SOFT SPOTS IF IT FEELS HEAVY FOR SIZE =JUICY

6. Describe how to store each of the following Berries –WILL LAST ONLY A FEW DAYS. DO NOT WASH UNTIL USE. REMOVE MOLDY ONES Bananas-STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. CAN PURCHASE UNDERRIPE Apples, pears, citrus – WILL LAST LONGER IN CRISPER DRAWER. Underripe fruit – ALLOW TO RIPEN AT ROOM TEMP. AFTER CUTTING FRUIT, COVER AND REFRIGERATE

7. What changes occur when fruit ripen? COLOR CHANGES FROM GREEN STARCH TURNS TO SUGAR – GETS SWEETER CELL WALLS SOFTEN WILL CONTINUE TO RIPEN UNTIL IT SPOILS

8. What fruits are commonly canned? PINEAPPLE, PEACHES, PEARS How does the flavor/texture compare to fresh? SOFTER SINCE IT HAS BEEN COOKED IN SYRUP How should canned fruits be stored? ROOM TEMP. AVOID BULGES, DENTS - DISCARD What is the cost difference? OFTEN CHEAPER

9. What fruits are commonly frozen? BERRIES, MELONS SOMETIMES How does the flavor and color compare to fresh? COLOR –SAME, TEXTURE-MUSHY. BEST IF USED PARTIALLY FROZEN How should frozen fruits be handled? KEEP FROZEN SOLID, NO ICE COATING How does the cost compare to fresh? MAY BE LESS EXPENSIVE, ESPECIALLY OUT OF SEASON

10. What fruits are commonly dried? PLUMS-PRUNES, GRAPE -RAISINS How does the taste compare to fresh? VERY SWEET (starch turns to sugar) How should dried fruits be stored? WRAP TIGHTLY. STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE. Keep away from bugs.

11. When some fruits are exposed to air a chemical process occurs. Which fruits does this happen to? APPLES & BANANAS What is this called? ENZYMATIC BROWNING How can this be prevented? DIP IN LEMON JUICE (CITRIC ACID)

12.What changes occur when fruits are cooked? 1. CELLULOSE SOFTENS 2. COLOR CHANGES 3.NUTRIENTS LOST 4. FLAVORS SOFTEN 5. WILL RETAIN SHAPE WHEN COOKED IN SUGAR SYRUP Always use very ripe fruit for cooking

13. Explain how and why fruits are cooked in liquids 1. USE AS LITTLE WATER AS POSSIBLE TO RETAIN NUTRIENTS 2. USE LOW HEAT 3. USE SHORT COOKING TIME 4. Covered saucepan

14. What are other methods of cooking fruits? 1.BAKING 2.BROILING 3. FRYING 4. MICROWAVE

15. How should raw fruits be prepared? A. Wash carefully right before use. Do not soak in water B. If peeling, use peeler. Nutrients are under skin C. If the fruit is very soft, it is very ripe d. After cutting, cover and refrigerate. Use quickly

16. What is the difference between “juice” and fruit “drink”? Anything labeled “juice” has to be 100%real fruit juice. Labeled “drink” – mainly sugar, water and flavoring