Fruits And Vegetables

Question 1

Why is it preferable to buy fruits and vegetables in the UK ?

Answer 1

Less air miles, employs local farmers, fresher, nutritionally better, good flavour and cheaper when in season

Question 2

What are the different of vegetables?

Answer 2

In the soil, above the ground, in water

Question 3

What are the different 7 different types of fruit?

Answer 3

Stoned
Citrus
Hard
Soft berry
Currants
Dried fruit
Tropical or miscellaneous

Question 4

What are nuts?

Answer 4

A types of fruit that are made up of hard shells and seeds

Question 5

What are three examples of a stoned fruit?

Answer 5

Apricots
Peaches
Plums
Cherries
Mango
Avocado

Question 6

What are three examples of a citrus fruit?

Answer 6

Lemons
Oranges
Limes
Grapefruit
Mandarins

Question 7

What are three examples of a hard fruit?

Answer 7

Apple
Pear
Quince

Question 8

What are three examples of a soft berry fruit?

Answer 8

Blackberries
Blueberries
Raspberries
Strawberries

Question 9

What are two examples of currants?

Answer 9

Blackcurrants, red currants

Question 10

What are three examples of dried fruit?

Answer 10

Sultanas
Raisins
Dates
Prunes
Figs

Question 11

What nutrients are fruits and vegetables high in?

Answer 11

Carbohydrates
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Iron
Water

Question 12

What should you look for when choosing fruits and vegetables?

Answer 12

A good bright colour
A good texture - not too soft
An unwrinkled skin
Undamaged skin
No mould/yeast growth

Question 13

What are the primary processes of fruits and vegetables ?

Answer 13

Processing
Sorting
Trimming and discarding
Washing
Wrapping delicate fruit
Adding identification stickers, packing and labelling
Storing
Distribution

Question 14

How should you store fruits and vegetables?

Answer 14

Should be eaten within a few days
Vegetables should be stored in a cool dark place

Question 15

What are anti oxidants ?

Answer 15

Substances that help protect the body from developing heart disease and some types of cancers

Question 16

What are the ways you can cut a vegetable ?

Answer 16

Strips - Julienne
Shreds - Chiffonade
Diced - Macedoine
Round slices - Rondelles

Question 17

Why should you choose fruit and vegetables that are undamaged as possible

Answer 17

They will contain more nutrients
Damaging and bruising causes enzymes to be released which destroys vitamin C and antioxidants

Question 18

Why should you cut and tear fruits and vegetables before cooking or serving

Answer 18

Cutting, grating & tearing causes enzymes to be released which destroys vitamin C and antioxidants

Question 19

Why should you prepare your fruits and vegetables just before cooking or serving

Answer 19

Exposure to light and oxygen in the air destroys nutrients such as B1, vitamin C and antioxidants

Question 20

Why should you cooking in the minimum amount of water for the shortest time and use the water for sauces

Answer 20

vitamin B and C are water soluble so they leach into the water and are also destroyed by heat

Question 21

Why should you cook and serve you fruits and vegetables straight away

Answer 21

Vitamin B, C and antioxidants are destroyed if held hot

Question 22

What are 5 ways of cooking vegetables

Answer 22

Baking
Boiling
Microwaving
Frying
Grilling
Braising
Roasting
Steaming
Stewing

Question 23

Why is cooking vegetables good

Answer 23

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