TLE Flashcards
is any plant whose fruit, seeds, roots, tubers, bulbs, stems, leaves or flower parts are used as food.
Vegetable
Choosing vegetables is based on?
based on the physical attributes of vegetables including size, shape, color, and signs of damage.
The Considerations in Selecting Vegetables:
Quality Condition Free from Injury Seasonality Variety
The color, size, shape, and stage of development of a vegetable can tell much about it.
quality
Ripeness or maturity can also be determined by
the color of the vegetable
are of better quality than ones that are small or large.
vegetables of medium or average size
A vegetable shape must be
true to the shape of the variety.
A vegetable should be at the prime of edibility
Stage of Development or Maturity
The freshness, cleanliness, and manner in which a vegetable is trimmed should also be examined. No part of a fresh vegetable should show signs of wilting and shriveling.
Condition
Vegetables taste best when they are eaten in
in season
also affect the kinds of vegetables that are available.
the weather and climate
Vegetables are grouped according to the part of the plant eaten.
Root Vegetables
Variety
These are the fleshy enlarged ??
of plants that are used as vegetables.
Root Vegetables
These are plants that are cultivated for their edible leaves. Most leaf vegetables come from herbaceous plants, like lettuce, cabbage, and spinach
Leafy Vegetables
They contain a wide variety of nutrients including protein, vitamin C, vitamin K, pro- vitamin A, folate, manganese and dietary fiber
Leafy Vegetable
r.The vitamin K content of leafy vegetables is
as the leaves are made up of tissues involved in photosynthesis.
The main part of these vegetables is the stalk, which is edible and contain various nutrients. asparagus, celery, and rhubarb are some common examples of ??? vegetables.
Stem
These are flowers that are used as vegetables. These include flower buds, stems and leaves.T
Inflorescence
These are full of vitamins and minerals that promote health and give the body the energy it needs to function properly and efficiently.
Inflorescence
These are the seed- bearing structures of a plant
Fruit Vegetables
They are rich in dietary fiber, vitamin C, and carbohydrates in the form of sugar fructose and substances that are essential to a healthy mind and body, including potassium and phytochemicals.
Fruit Vegetables
These are edible plant structures that contains seeds. They contain high levels of vitamins and minerals.
.Pod vegetables
These include aromatic vegetables used to add flavor to dishes.
Bulb Vegetables
They are usually globe-shaped structures that grow underground, and have leaves that grow above the ground.
Bulb Vegetables
