1. What nutrients are only available in the fruits we eat?

2. Vitamin C ascorbic Acid
Nutritional Value
Vitamin C ascorbic Acid

3. Additional Nutrients Vitamin A Natural carbohydrate - fructose
Minerals
Low protein
Low fat

4. Fruits Market forms
Fresh
Frozen
Canned
Dried

5. Summer Fruits Berries Cherries Grapes Melons Peaches Nectarines Plums
Pears

6. Fruit that has a central pit enclosing a single seed
Drupes
Fruit that has a central pit enclosing a single seed
Examples: cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, apricots

7. Citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruits, lemons, limes, tangerines
Winter Fruits
Apples
Citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruits, lemons, limes, tangerines

8. Fleshy fruit with many seeds rather than one single seed
Pome
Fleshy fruit with many seeds rather than one single seed
Examples: apple, pear, quince

9. Tropical fruits Named for climatic conditions where they are grown.
Cannot tolerate frost
Includes; figs, dates, kiwis, mangos, bananas, pomegranates, guava, star fruit, passion fruit

10. Purchasing fruits
Some fruits available all year round: bananas, apples, pears, grapes Quality and Price remain the same
Seasonal: peaches, plums, mangos, berries Have a specific growing season and are plentiful during this time with high quality and lower price

11. Grading fruits
USDA ( United States Department of Agriculture)- has quality grades in place for fruits
Grade is determined by size, color, shape, texture and defects
U. S. Extra Fancy - best quality
U.S. Fancy Most often purchased in industry
U. S. No.1
U.S. No. 2
U. S. No 3

12. Storing fruits Store ripe fruits (but not bananas) at 41 degrees
Best if stored in own refrigerator away from vegetables
Apples, bananas, melons, avocados emit Ethylene Gas which causes fruit to ripen. However, also causes spoilage in fruits that are already ripe.
Keep dry, excessive moisture causes fruit to spoil easily
Wash fruits right before using
If fruit needs to ripen store at room temperature