Chapter 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What are three factors to the ripening process of fruit?
A
- Fruit should be eaten ripe
- Some varieties mature after, some not
- Fruits can last longer by being placed in cool storage, except tropical fruit
2
Q
How does the flavour of fruit develop?
A
Through the conversion of carbohydrates into sugars, decrease acids and increases volatiles.
3
Q
What are the five fruit categories and name 2 for each.
A
- Hard (apples, pears)
- Soft (grapes, strawberries)
- Citrus (orange, grapefruit)
- Tropical (papaya, lychee)
- Steen (nectarine, pruim)
4
Q
Name 4 general facts about nuts.
A
- They are seeds surrounded by a membrane and hard cap
- Contains large amounts of oil
- Nutritious, high in fat and vitamin E
- Roasting improves flavour
5
Q
Name 6 types of seeds and kernels.
A
- Pine nuts
- Sesame seeds
- Sunflower seeds
- Poppy seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Mustard seeds
