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Chapter 4: Food Commodities (Pulses And Nuts) Flashcards

1
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What do legumes contain?

A

-edible seeds

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2
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What is contained in a pod?

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-edible seeds

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3
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What are three edible seeds found in a pod?

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  • beans
  • peas
  • lentils
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4
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What are beans, peas and lentils?

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-they are edible seeds found in a pod

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5
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What is an example of a pod that can eaten as well as the seeds?

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-sugar snap peas

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6
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What are pulses?

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-pulses are dried, edible seeds of plants which have edible pods and seeds

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7
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What are dried, edible seeds of plants which have edible pods and seeds?

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-pulses

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What are nuts?

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-nuts are hard fruits that have only one edible seed enclosed by a shell

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9
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What are hard fruits that have only one edible seed enclosed by a shell?

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-nuts

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10
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Nuts are what fruits that have only one edible seed enclosed by a shell?

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-hard fruits

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Nuts are hard what that have only one edible seed enclosed by a shell?

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-fruits

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12
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Nuts are hard fruits that have only what edible seed enclosed by a shell?

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-one

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13
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Nuts are hard fruits that have only one what seed enclosed by a shell?

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-edible

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14
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Nuts are hard fruits that have only one edible what enclosed by a shell?

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-seed

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15
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Nuts are hard fruits that have only one edible seed what by a shell?

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-enclosed

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16
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Nuts are hard fruits that have only one edible seed enclosed by a what?

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-shell

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17
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What are nuts available as?

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  • whole
  • shelled
  • ground
  • flaked
  • chopped
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18
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What are available as whole, shelled, ground, flaked or chopped?

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-nuts

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19
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What shape are beans?

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-oval or kidney shaped

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20
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What are oval or kidney shaped?

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-beans

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21
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What are three examples of beans?

3

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  • soya
  • kidney
  • pinto
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22
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Soya, kidney and pinto are types of what?

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-beans

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23
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Soya is a type of what?

A

-bean

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24
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Kidney is a type of what?

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-bean

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25
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Pinto is a type of what?

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-bean

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26
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What shape are peas?

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-round

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27
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What are round shaped?

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-peas

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28
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What are two examples of peas?

2

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  • chickpeas

- garden peas

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29
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What are chickpeas and garden examples of?

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-peas

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30
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What shape are lentils?

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-they are flat disks

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31
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What are flat disks?

A

-lentils

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32
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What are two examples of lentils?

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  • red lentils

- yellow lentils

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33
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Red and yellow are two types of what?

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-lentils

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34
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What are seven types of nuts

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  • almonds
  • pistachio
  • pecans
  • brazil
  • cashew
  • hazelnuts
  • macadamia
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35
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What type of protein do pulses contain?

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-low biological value (LBV)

36
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What bean contains high biological value protein?

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-the soya bean

37
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The soya bean contains what type of protein?

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-high biological value

38
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Pulses lack what nutrient?

39
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What bean is a source of polyunsaturated fat?

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-soya bean

40
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The soya bean is a source of what type of fat?

A

-polyunsaturated fat

41
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What carbohydrates do pulses contain?

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-they contain starch and dietary fibre

42
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What B-group vitamins do pulses contain?

3

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  • thiamine B1
  • riboflavin B2
  • pyridoxine B6
43
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What vitamin besides B-group vitamins are found in pulses?

A

-vitamin C

44
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What happens to the vitamin C found in pulses when they are processed?

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-when they are processed e.g. canned the vitamin C is lost

45
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When is vitamin C lost from pulses?

A

-when they are processed e.g. canned

46
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What minerals are present in pulses?

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  • non-haem iron

- calcium

47
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What amount of calcium is found in pulses?

A

-a small amount

48
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How much water is found in pulses?

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-water content varies depending on the type of pulse, but it is generally quite low

49
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What type of protein is found in nuts?

A

-small amounts of low biological value protein

50
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What type of fat is found in nuts?

A

-polyunsaturated fat

51
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How much polyunsaturated fat is found in nuts?

A

-nuts are high in polyunsaturated fat

52
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What carbohydrate is found in nuts?

53
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What vitamins are found in nuts?

A

-B-group vitamins

54
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What vitamin do nuts lack?

A

-Vitamin C

55
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What minerals do nuts contain?

2

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  • non-haem iron

- calcium

56
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How much water is found in nuts?

A

-nuts have a low water content

57
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Nuts are a source of LBV protein, what does this do?

A

-assists with growth and repair

58
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What found in nuts assists with growth and repair?

A

-low biological value

59
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Why are nuts valuable in the diets of vegans and vegetarians?

A

-source of low biological vale protein

60
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In who’s diet is nuts valuable as they are a source of :BV protein?

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-vegans and vegetarians

61
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What provide a source of dietary fibre, what does this prevent?

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-this aids digestion and reduces the risk of bowel disorders

62
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What do nuts provide which aids digestion and reduces the risk of bowel disorders?

63
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Nuts contain polyunsaturated fat, in who’s diet is this beneficial?

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-in those on low-cholesterol diets as polyunsaturated fat helps increase the production of high-density lipoproteins that help lower cholesterol levels

64
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Nuts are available in a variety of forms, e.g. ground and chopped, why is this beneficial?

A

-as it suites different tastes and adds variety to the diet

65
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How do nuts suit different tastes and add variety to the diet?

A

-they are available in a variety of different form e.g. ground and chopped

66
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Nuts are a versatile food, what are some examples of uses of nuts?

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-they can be eaten raw and are also suited for use in a variety of dishes, e.g. stir-fries and desserts

67
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Before cooking what must be done to dried pulses?

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-they must be soaked overnight to rehydrate them and to shorten cooking time

68
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When must dried pulses be soaked overnight to rehydrate them and to shorten cooking time?

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-before cooking

69
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What should pulses be cooked in?

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-a saucepan of boiling water

70
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For how long should pulses be cooked in a saucepan of boiling water?

A

-for the duration specified on the instructions

71
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For how long are pulses usually cooked?

A

-30-50 minutes

72
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Where should dried pulses be stored?

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-in an airtight container out of direct sunlight

73
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What should be stored in an airtight container out of direct sunlight?

A

-dried pulses

74
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Where should canned pulses be stored?

A

-in a cool cupboard

75
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What should be stored in a cool cupboard?

A

-canned pulses

76
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What should pulses be used before?

A

-before their best before date

77
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What are the culinary uses of pulses?

3

A
  • soups
  • savoury dishes
  • dips
78
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What are some examples of soups made using pulses?

2

A
  • pea soup

- red lentil soup

79
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What are some examples of savoury dishes made with pulses?

2

A
  • chilli con carne

- tarka dahl

80
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What is an example of dips made with pulses?

A

-refried bean dip

81
Q

What are the culinary uses of nuts?

4

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  • garnish
  • salads
  • savoury dishes
  • desserts
82
Q

What are some examples of garnishes made using nuts?

2

A
  • doughnuts

- coffee cake

83
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What are some examples of salads made using nuts?

A

-Waldorf salad

84
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What are some examples of savoury dishes made using nuts?

A
  • nut loaf

- pilaf

85
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What are some examples of desserts made using nuts?

2

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  • pecan pie

- baklava

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