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NUTRIENTS IN FRUITS Part of the plant that
holds the seeds. Colorful, flavorful,
and easy to prepare Easy snack Wide variety of
nutrients Fiber, carbohydrates,
fat-free, low in calories, excellent source of Vit. C, potassium, phytochemicals
IDENTIFYING FRUITS Melons: thick rind, juicy,
many seeds Citrus Fruits: Thick rind and
thin membrane Drupes: Single hard seed,
covered by tender, edible skin.
Pomes: several small seeds and thick firm flesh
Topical Fruits: grown tropical and subtropical climates
UNUSUAL FRUITSCARAMBOLA star fruit, oval shape
four to six prominent ribs and edible skin.
Ripe carambolas are yellow-gold with a slight browning on the ribs
Flavor similar to combination of plums, apples, and citrus
UNUSUAL FRUITSCHERIMOYA
“custard apple” Custard-like texture
when chilled. Heart-shaped, with
green skin, imprinted with petal shapes
Tastes like a blend of strawberries, pineapples, and bananas
UNUSUAL FRUITSFEIJOA Small, egg-shaped
fruit, has thin, bright green skin and fragrant, cream-colored flesh.
Tastes like a combination of pineapple and mint.
Peel before eating.
UNUSUAL FRUITSLYCHEE
Small fruits with a rough leathery red shell and a single seed.
Tropical fruit tree native to Southern China.
Flesh is creamy white, juicy, and sweet.
Remove shell and seed before eating.
When dried, “Lychee Nuts”
UNUSUAL FRUITSPRICKLY PEAR Fruit of several varieties
of cactus. Look like pears in size
and shape and range in color from yellow to red.
Flesh is soft and yellow, with a melon-like aroma and sweet flavor.
Used to make candies and jelly.
Peel, section and remove the seeds and serve cold.
UNUSUAL FRUITSSAPOTE
Are medium size and plum-shaped with thin, olive-green skin.
Creamy, custard-like flesh.
Flavor of a combination of peach and vanilla.
Peel and remove the seeds before eating.
UNUSUAL FRUITSTAMARILLO Small, egg-shaped fruit
with a tough, bitter, skin of several colors, and flavorful, tart, pink flesh.
Peel, remove the seeds, and add sugar before eating.
Blanch for two minutes then place in cold water
UNUSUAL FRUITSUGLI FRUIT
Size of a grapefruit. Rough, thick, yellow-
green skin and juicy, yellow-orange flesh that is divided into sections
Eat like grapefruit.
SELECTING AND STORING FRESH FRUITSMATURITY AND RIPENESS Best if picked when
mature, full size and color.
Ripe fruit is at the peak of flavor.
Some fruit keep ripening after picking, other do not.
Most fruits are picked when mature, but not ripe. Will ripen during shipping.
SELECTING AND STORING FRESH FRUITSCHOOSING QUALITY FRUIT
Ripeness: when are you going to use them.
Condition: avoid bruised
Denseness: plump and firm.
Color: typical Aroma: pleasant Size: heavy for its
size. Shape: own
characteristic shape.
SELECTING AND STORING FRESH FRUITSSTORING FRESH FRUIT Under Ripe Fruits: room
temperature to speed ripening
Bananas: Uncovered at room temperature
Berries, cherries, and grapes: Remove any damaged or decayed, refrigerate
Citrus Fruits: room temperature
All other ripe fruit: refrigerate uncovered.
Cut fruit: refrigerate in airtight container.
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