Market Forms of Fruits and Vegetables and Points to Remember When Buying Vegetable

Question 1

These are newly harvested products sold in the market.

Answer 1

FRESH

Question 2

Guide in buying quality fruits:

Answer 2

1. Buy fruits and vegetables in season. (higher supply, lower demand) (in-season – cheap and fresh)
2. Choose vegetables which are crest, firm, and bright in color, with no signs of decay.
3. Choose fruits according to freshness, size and maturity.

Question 3

Select reliable brands like Del Monte

Answer 3

CANNED

Question 4

Should buy those in season.

Answer 4

FROZEN

Question 5

Mangoes, oregano, onion, garlic

Answer 5

DRIED

Question 6

1. Wash vegetables in clean, running water.

Answer 6

1. Wash vegetables in clean, running water.

Question 7

2. Remove the decayed or rotten part.

Answer 7

2. Remove the decayed or rotten part.

Question 8

3. Pare vegetables thinly.

Answer 8

3. Pare vegetables thinly.

Question 9

4. Cut vegetables only when about to be cooked.

Answer 9

4. Cut vegetables only when about to be cooked.

Question 10

5. Cut vegetables according to purpose.

Answer 10

5. Cut vegetables according to purpose.

Question 11

6. Never overcook vegetables.

Answer 11

6. Never overcook vegetables.

Question 12

7. Serve vegetables as soon as they are cooked.

Answer 12

7. Serve vegetables as soon as they are cooked.

Question 13

8. Cook only enough for a day’s consumption.

Answer 13

8. Cook only enough for a day’s consumption.