Chapter 9&10: Eggs & Breakfast/ Vegetables & Fruits Flashcards
literally means “break-fast” meal eaten after 7 to 8 hours of sleep. It is the combination of two words BREAK and FAST i.e., breaking of a fast after a long break.
BREAKFAST
french term of breakfast
is petit dejeuner which means a little lunch.
most important meal of the day.
breakfast
TYPES OF BREAKFAST
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
ENGLISH BREAKFAST
AMERICAN BREAKFAST
consist of simply of Hot croissant, brioche or toast, butter and preserves and coffee as the beverage.
o Choice of Fresh fruit Juice
o Choice of assorted breads (toast, croissants, rolls, brioche, muffins, etc)
o Served with preserves (jam, marmalade, honey)
o Beverages (tea, coffee, and chocolate)
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
more elaborate meal and requires more preparation in the dining room before service than other meals.
o Choice of fresh fruit juice ( orange, pineapple, tomato)
ENGLISH BREAKFAST
offers multiple courses and it is similar to an English breakfast, except that American breakfast does not offer any fish dish on the menu.
AMERICAN BREAKFAST
are the edible parts of the plant tissue. It includes roots, bulbs, stems, flowers, leaves, seds and fruits.
VEGETABLES
CLASSIFICATION OF VEGETABLES
GREEN
Dark leafy greens (spinach) contain a lot of B vitamins folate as well as iron.
CHLOROPHYLL
CLASSIFICATION OF VEGETABLES
YELLOW/ORANGE
Carrots, pumpkin, sweet potato, are great source of beta carotene which is converted to Vit. A which helps the eyes.
CAROTENOIDS
CLASSIFICATION OF VEGETABLES
RED/PURPLE
Tomatoes contains Lycopene which may reduce the chance of cancer.
Red veggies (beets, radishes, cabbage) also contain a lot of Vit. C and iron.
ANTHOCYANINS
CLASSIFICATION OF VEGETABLES
WHITE
Potatoes, mushroom, onions, cauliflower, garlic.
Offer Vit B and C as well as iron and calcium.
Lower blood pressure, cholesterol and reduce risk of heart diseases.
FLAVONES
Used as a thickening agent-stirred custards and baked custards, soups, puddings. Help in gel formation.
EGGS
Used as leavening agent-cakes, foamy omelette, soufflés, and meringue. Egg white foam used in certain candies also improves the texture by controlling crystallization of sugar.
EGGS
[VEGETABLE, VITAMIN]
high water content is crisp, juicy and succulent.
Ex. Flowers, Stems, Fruits, Leaves
Tomatoes, Celery, Cucumbers, Broccoli, Lettuce
High carbohydrate content are starchy.
Ex. Roots, Tubers, Seeds, Bulbs
Potatoes, Lima Beans, Corn, Squash
VITAMIN A
[VEGETABLE, VITAMIN]
Most vegetables contain vitamin __ - broccoli, peppers, tomatoes, cabbage
VITAMIN C
[VEGETABLE, VITAMIN]
Lima beans and peas
VITAMIN B
are ovaries of flowering plants which are used in culinary fare usually as a dessert, sauce or soup. It can be eaten raw or part of a larger dish
FRUITS
[CLASSIFICATION OF FRUITS]
these fruits are identified with their thick skin and tiny seeds.
Although some do not go by these characteristics, they are still part of these group as they also grow on vines and shrubs which are also the harvesting areas for berries.
Examples include blackberries, strawberries, currants and raspberries.
BERRIES
[CLASSIFICATION OF FRUITS]
These are highly acidic fruits with strong aroma.
They are characterized by their thick skin and soft, segmented flesh inside.
Examples include lemons, oranges, kumquats, tangerines and grapefruits.
CITRUS
Lima beans and peas
VITAMIN B
[CLASSIFICATION OF FRUITS]
this fruit is the largest, single fruit crop in the world.
They are technically, berries which grow in large clusters, segregating themselves in the berry group.
These are the prime plant used in wine making, but it can also be eaten straight from its stem.
GRAPES
[CLASSIFICATION OF FRUITS]
The counterpart of gourds and squashes in the fruit category, these plants have rich flesh which usually are watery or sweet.
Examples include cantaloupe, honey dew and watermelons.
MELONS
[CLASSIFICATION OF FRUITS]
These fruits are gathered from trees, which are characterized by their soft skin and thick flesh surrounding a central core.
Examples include apples and pears.
POMES
[CLASSIFICATION OF FRUITS]
also known as drupes, are small fruits with velvety skin and rich flesh with a hard pith.
Examples include cherries, apricots, peaches and plums.
STONE FRUITS
[CLASSIFICATION OF FRUITS]
as the name implies, these fruits are grown in the hot, tropical regions which are now enjoyed in the entire world.
Examples include mangoes, bananas, dates, papayas and pineapples.
TROPICALS
[CLASSIFICATION OF FRUITS]
these are a group of unusual fruits which have different shapes and sizes.
Examples include star fruit, guava, mangosteen, lychees, rambutan, langsat and dragon fruits.
EXOTICS
