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Fruit Classifications

Fruit Classifications. Pomes. Characterized by a smooth skin covering an enlarged fleshy area surrounding the core (seeds). Examples : - apples -pears - applepear. Drupes. Contain a single seed, or the pit , surrounded by a fleshy, juicy, edible portion. Examples: -Peaches

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Fruit Classifications

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  1. Fruit Classifications

  2. Pomes • Characterized by a smooth skin covering an enlarged fleshy area surrounding the core (seeds). • Examples: -apples -pears -applepear

  3. Drupes • Contain a single seed, or the pit, surrounded by a fleshy, juicy, edible portion. • Examples: -Peaches -Nectarines -Apricots -Cherries -Plums

  4. Berries • Berries have tiny seeds embedded in the flesh and a fragile cell structure. • Examples: -Blackberries -Cranberries -Strawberries -Grapes

  5. Citrus Fruits • Citrus fruits have a thick outer rind and a thin membrane that separates the flesh of the fruit into segments. • Good source of vitamin C Examples: • Grapefruit, orange, tangerine, tangelo, kumquat, lemon, lime, mandarin orange, ugli fruit

  6. Melons • Melons are large, juicy fruits with a thick skin and many seeds. Examples: -Watermelon -Cantaloupe -Honeydew -Casaba -Muskmelon

  7. Tropical Fruits • Tropical fruits are grown in warm climates and are considered to be somewhat exotic. • Examples: • Banana • Plantain • Mango • Papaya • Pomegranate • Avocado • Pineapple • Kiwi

  8. Won’t ripen after harvest Apples Berries Grapefruit Oranges Pineapples Tangerines Will ripen after harvest Apricots Avocados Bananas Kiwi Mangoes Nectarines Peaches Pears Which fruits ripen?

  9. Nutritional Information • Vitamins and fiber. • Citrus fruits are the best source of vitamin C. • Cantaloupe, apricots, and other yellow fruits are good sources of vitamin A =contain carotene.

  10. Canned Fruits/Juices • Canned fruits come packed in juices or in light, heavy, or extra heavy syrups. • Juices come in bottles, cartons, cans, or frozen concentrate • If label says “juice” the product =100%juice • If not pure juice must be called another name “fruit drink”

  11. Frozen Fruits • Frozen fruits are similar in color and flavor to fresh fruits, but may lose some texture qualities during freezing. • Store in the coldest part of the freezer • Don’t refreeze

  12. Fruit Sauces • Goal=break down texture • Sugar isn’t added until end of cooking • This thins sauce • When cooking in water use as little water as possible • Prevents loss of flavor and water soluble nutrients

  13. Storing Fruits • Most fruits are stored in the crisper drawer in the refrigerator • Citrus and pomes last longer than berries and melons • To speed up the ripening process, store fruits at room temperature in a brown paper bag

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