Fruits And Vegetables Flashcards
Why is it preferable to buy fruits and vegetables in the UK ?
Less air miles, employs local farmers, fresher, nutritionally better, good flavour and cheaper when in season
What are the different of vegetables?
In the soil, above the ground, in water
What are the different 7 different types of fruit?
Stoned
Citrus
Hard
Soft berry
Currants
Dried fruit
Tropical or miscellaneous
What are nuts?
A types of fruit that are made up of hard shells and seeds
What are three examples of a stoned fruit?
Apricots
Peaches
Plums
Cherries
Mango
Avocado
What are three examples of a citrus fruit?
Lemons
Oranges
Limes
Grapefruit
Mandarins
What are three examples of a hard fruit?
Apple
Pear
Quince
What are three examples of a soft berry fruit?
Blackberries
Blueberries
Raspberries
Strawberries
What are two examples of currants?
Blackcurrants, red currants
What are three examples of dried fruit?
Sultanas
Raisins
Dates
Prunes
Figs
What nutrients are fruits and vegetables high in?
Carbohydrates
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Iron
Water
What should you look for when choosing fruits and vegetables?
A good bright colour
A good texture - not too soft
An unwrinkled skin
Undamaged skin
No mould/yeast growth
What are the primary processes of fruits and vegetables ?
Processing
Sorting
Trimming and discarding
Washing
Wrapping delicate fruit
Adding identification stickers, packing and labelling
Storing
Distribution
How should you store fruits and vegetables?
Should be eaten within a few days
Vegetables should be stored in a cool dark place
What are anti oxidants ?
Substances that help protect the body from developing heart disease and some types of cancers
What are the ways you can cut a vegetable ?
Strips - Julienne
Shreds - Chiffonade
Diced - Macedoine
Round slices - Rondelles
Why should you choose fruit and vegetables that are undamaged as possible
They will contain more nutrients
Damaging and bruising causes enzymes to be released which destroys vitamin C and antioxidants
Why should you cut and tear fruits and vegetables before cooking or serving
Cutting, grating & tearing causes enzymes to be released which destroys vitamin C and antioxidants
Why should you prepare your fruits and vegetables just before cooking or serving
Exposure to light and oxygen in the air destroys nutrients such as B1, vitamin C and antioxidants
Why should you cooking in the minimum amount of water for the shortest time and use the water for sauces
vitamin B and C are water soluble so they leach into the water and are also destroyed by heat
Why should you cook and serve you fruits and vegetables straight away
Vitamin B, C and antioxidants are destroyed if held hot
What are 5 ways of cooking vegetables
Baking
Boiling
Microwaving
Frying
Grilling
Braising
Roasting
Steaming
Stewing
Why is cooking vegetables good
Cooking makes the vegetables more easily digestible as the starch os broken down and the texture is softened
Cooking enhances the flavour by releasing natural sugars and intensifying the flavour
