Fruits Flashcards

1
Q

Simple fruit

A

Developed from one flower

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2
Q

Examples of simple fruit

A

Drupes and pomes

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3
Q

Drupe

A

Almonds, coconuts and dates

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4
Q

Pome

A

Apple

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5
Q

What is a fleshy fruit with thin skin containing a central stone containing the seed?

A

Drupe

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6
Q

What has a central seed-containing core, surrounded by thick flesh?

A

Pomes

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7
Q

Seeds in stone fruits are also known as

A

stones, pits, or kernels

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8
Q

Is hydrogen cyanide poisonous?

A

Yes

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9
Q

Aggregate fruit

A

developed from several ovaries in one flower

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10
Q

What is an example of aggregate fruit?

A

Blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries

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11
Q

Multiple fruit

A

Develop from clusters of several flowers

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12
Q

Examples of multiple fruit

A

Pineapples and figs

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13
Q

Botanical fruits are usually treated as what?

A

Vegetables

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14
Q

Most fruits have a pH of less than what?

A

5

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15
Q

What organic acids contribute to tartness?

A

Citric and malic acid

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16
Q

immature fruit contains

A

protopectin

17
Q

As fruit over-ripens enzymes convert pectin into what?

A

pectic acid

18
Q

pectin is used commercially for?

A

The jelling of fruit preserves

19
Q

What are 3 methods to lower enzymatic browning?

A

Denature enzymes, lower pH, lower the temp, add antioxidants, coat with sugar or water

20
Q

Juice

A

100% fruit juice

21
Q

Juice drink

A

less than 50% fruit juice

22
Q

Nectar

A

Less than 30 % fruit juice

23
Q

Ade

A

Less than 25% fruit juice

24
Q

Extraction

A

juices are expelled

25
Clarification
Enzymes are added to degrade pectin and cellulose
26
Deaeration
entrapped air is removed
27
Pasteurization
High heat
28
Concen
Blending, Flavoring, carbonating
29
Climacteric fruits experience an ________ phase of respiratory rate right before becoming fully ripe
increased
30
Non- climacteric fruits respire at the same or lower ____ after harvest
rate
31
Climacteric fruits are harvested before fully ripened. True or False
True
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Non-climacteric fruits are harvested _____ fully ripen.
After
33
Once fruit is ripe store in _____.
Fridge
34
Some fresh produce natural ____.
wax
35
Waxing helps:
To resist moisture loss and enhance fruit firmness
36
Veggie wash consists of:
Mostly oils to get rid of fat-soluble compounds