fruit and veg Flashcards
definition of staple food
starchy foods that grow naturally well, cheap and pleteful, eaten by everyone
how should potatoes be stored
in a cool dry and dark place
effect of sunlight on potatoes
turns them green which is toxic
what are the different methods of preservation for fruit and veg [5]
-freezing
-canned
-fermentation
-dehydrating
-pickling
signs of spoilige in fruit [4]
-mould
-bad smell
-change in colour
-turned too soft/mushy
symetrical pattern
same on both sides
list summer fruit and veg [5]
-strawberry
-cherry
-broccoli
-beetroot
-chives
list autumn fruit and veg [5]
-pears
-garlic
-tomatoes
-cucumber
-butternut squash
list winter fruit and veg [5]
-pumpkin
-onion
-celery
-turnips
-apple
list spring fruit and veg [5]
-mango
-cauliflower
-spinach
-peas
-rhubarb
bouquet garni
a bunch of different herbs like parsley, thyme, bay leaves ect
simmering
letting it gently bubble on low heat with the lid on
liquidise
blend the lumps out
give examples of root veg [5]
-carrots
-celariac
-swede
-turnips
-radishes
give examples of tuber veg [5]
-potato
-sweet potato
-jerusalem artichoke
-cassava
-yams