Glencoe Visual Showcase Food for Today. Description Red, green, or yellow Some varieties hold their...

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Description

•Red, green, or yellow

•Some varieties hold their shape well when cooked

•Look for vibrant color and firm texture, with no bruises

Uses

•Use raw in salads or cooked in desserts, sauce, cider, and some savory dishes; eat unpeeled

Description

•Red, green, or yellow

•Some varieties hold their shape well when cooked

•Look for vibrant color and firm texture, with no bruises

Uses

•Use raw in salads or cooked in desserts, sauce, cider, and some savory dishes; eat unpeeled

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ApplesApplesFruitsFruits

ApplesApples

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ApricotsApricotsFruitsFruits

ApricotsApricots


Description

•Small oval fruit with golden color and slightly fuzzy skin

•Smaller than peaches with drier, tarter flesh

•Pit removes easily

Uses

•Use raw, uncooked in jams, or baked with other stone fruits in crisp or tart; eat unpeeled

Description

•Small oval fruit with golden color and slightly fuzzy skin

•Smaller than peaches with drier, tarter flesh

•Pit removes easily

Uses

•Use raw, uncooked in jams, or baked with other stone fruits in crisp or tart; eat unpeeled

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AvocadosAvocadosFruitsFruits

AvocadosAvocados


Description

•Green to black, oval-shaped with a single large seed

•Ripens after harvesting; gives to slight pressure when ripe

•Light green flesh darkens with oxygen exposure

Uses

•Use raw in guacamole; peel before eating

Description

•Green to black, oval-shaped with a single large seed

•Ripens after harvesting; gives to slight pressure when ripe

•Light green flesh darkens with oxygen exposure

Uses

•Use raw in guacamole; peel before eating

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BananasBananasFruitsFruits

BananasBananas


Description

•Yellow, baby, and red varieties

•Picked green; ripe when fully yellow, with a few black spots

•Plantains are similar and look like overripe yellow bananas

•Red are sweet with a creamy texture

Uses

•Use raw in fruit salads and smoothies or cooked in quick breads and pies; peel before eating

Description

•Yellow, baby, and red varieties

•Picked green; ripe when fully yellow, with a few black spots

•Plantains are similar and look like overripe yellow bananas

•Red are sweet with a creamy texture

Uses

•Use raw in fruit salads and smoothies or cooked in quick breads and pies; peel before eating

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BlueberriesBlueberriesFruitsFruits

BlueberriesBlueberries


Description

•Dark bluish purple berries, often with a silvery surface

•No aroma

•Choose plump and unwrinkled berries

Uses

•Use raw, dried, or cooked in syrup, sauce, jam, muffins, desserts, and pancakes; eat unpeeled

Description

•Dark bluish purple berries, often with a silvery surface

•No aroma

•Choose plump and unwrinkled berries

Uses

•Use raw, dried, or cooked in syrup, sauce, jam, muffins, desserts, and pancakes; eat unpeeled

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CherriesCherriesFruitsFruits

CherriesCherries


Description

•Bright, plump, and firm

•Do not ripen after harvesting

•Flavor is sweet to tart; dark cherries are usually sweeter

Uses

•Use raw, marinated, or cooked in pie or cobbler; eat unpeeled

Description

•Bright, plump, and firm

•Do not ripen after harvesting

•Flavor is sweet to tart; dark cherries are usually sweeter

Uses

•Use raw, marinated, or cooked in pie or cobbler; eat unpeeled

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ClementinesClementinesFruitsFruits

ClementinesClementines


Description

•Orange citrus fruits smaller than tangerines and oranges

•Loose, easy peel rind

•Very sweet and nearly seedless

Uses

•Use raw or cooked in savory and sweet dishes; substitutes for orange sections in recipes; peel before eating

Description

•Orange citrus fruits smaller than tangerines and oranges

•Loose, easy peel rind

•Very sweet and nearly seedless

Uses

•Use raw or cooked in savory and sweet dishes; substitutes for orange sections in recipes; peel before eating

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CranberriesCranberriesFruitsFruits

CranberriesCranberries


Description

•Small, hard berries; light to dark red

•Should be shiny and plump, not shriveled

•Flavor is tart, dry, and sour

Uses

•Use dried, raw in relish, as juice, or cooked in sauces, jellies, desserts and savory dishes; eat unpeeled

Description

•Small, hard berries; light to dark red

•Should be shiny and plump, not shriveled

•Flavor is tart, dry, and sour

Uses

•Use dried, raw in relish, as juice, or cooked in sauces, jellies, desserts and savory dishes; eat unpeeled

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GooseberriesGooseberriesFruitsFruits

GooseberriesGooseberries


Description

•Green, red, purple, golden, and milky-white varieties

•Should be firm, not hard

•Flavor is tart, like green grapes

Uses

•Use cooked with sugar added in jams, jellies, crisps, and pies; eat unpeeled

Description

•Green, red, purple, golden, and milky-white varieties

•Should be firm, not hard

•Flavor is tart, like green grapes

Uses

•Use cooked with sugar added in jams, jellies, crisps, and pies; eat unpeeled

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GrapefruitsGrapefruitsFruitsFruits

GrapefruitsGrapefruits


Description

•Large citrus fruits with yellow rind and rosy blush

•Flesh is white/yellow or pink

•Flavor is tart to sweet and juicy

Uses

•Use raw in salads or as juice; peel before eating

Description

•Large citrus fruits with yellow rind and rosy blush

•Flesh is white/yellow or pink

•Flavor is tart to sweet and juicy

Uses

•Use raw in salads or as juice; peel before eating

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GrapesGrapesFruitsFruits

GrapesGrapes


Description

•Varieties include green or red seedless, and deep purple, red, or white Concord

•Plump and firm when ripe

•Dry into raisins

Uses

•Use raw, dried, as juice, and in jams, jellies, and salads; eat unpeeled

Description

•Varieties include green or red seedless, and deep purple, red, or white Concord

•Plump and firm when ripe

•Dry into raisins

Uses

•Use raw, dried, as juice, and in jams, jellies, and salads; eat unpeeled

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KiwifruitKiwifruitFruitsFruits

KiwifruitKiwifruit


Description

•Small, egg-shaped with thin, fuzzy brown skin and soft green flesh

•Slightly soft when ripe

•Flavor is sweet and slightly tart

Uses

•Use raw in smoothies and fruit salad; peel before eating

Description

•Small, egg-shaped with thin, fuzzy brown skin and soft green flesh

•Slightly soft when ripe


Uses

•Use raw in smoothies and fruit salad; peel before eating

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KumquatsKumquatsFruitsFruits

KumquatsKumquats


Description

•Small, round or oval citrus fruits

•Skin is sweet and flesh is tart and juicy, with sour-orange flavor

Uses

•Use raw in salads, cooked in jelly, marmalade, and desserts, or candied, pickled, or preserved; eat unpeeled

Description

•Small, round or oval citrus fruits

•Skin is sweet and flesh is tart and juicy, with sour-orange flavor

Uses

•Use raw in salads, cooked in jelly, marmalade, and desserts, or candied, pickled, or preserved; eat unpeeled

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Lemons & LimesLemons & LimesFruitsFruits

Lemons & LimesLemons & Limes


Description

•Lemons are yellow, limes are green

•Plump, with glossy skin

•Key limes are very small and light green

•Flavor is very tart

Uses

•Use juice or zest raw or cooked; peel before eating

Description

•Lemons are yellow, limes are green

•Plump, with glossy skin

•Key limes are very small and light green

•Flavor is very tart

Uses

•Use juice or zest raw or cooked; peel before eating

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MangoesMangoesFruitsFruits

MangoesMangoes


Description

•Large and oval with a single large seed

•Red, yellow, green, orange, or a combination

•Flesh is golden orange, juicy, and sweet

Uses

•Use raw in fruit salads or cooked in sauces and desserts; peel before eating

Description

•Large and oval with a single large seed

•Red, yellow, green, orange, or a combination

•Flesh is golden orange, juicy, and sweet

Uses

•Use raw in fruit salads or cooked in sauces and desserts; peel before eating

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MelonsMelonsFruitsFruits

MelonsMelons


Description

•Large round or oval fruits with many varieties including cantaloupe, honeydew, muskmelon, and watermelon

•Watermelon may be seedless

Uses

•Use raw in fruit salads; peel before eating

Description

•Large round or oval fruits with many varieties including cantaloupe, honeydew, muskmelon, and watermelon

•Watermelon may be seedless

Uses


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OrangesOrangesFruitsFruits

OrangesOranges


Description

•Round citrus fruits with a thin or thick rind

•Navel orange is large, seedless, and easy to peel

•Blood orange is red inside

•Flavor is usually sweet

Uses


Description

•Round citrus fruits with a thin or thick rind

•Navel orange is large, seedless, and easy to peel

•Blood orange is red inside

•Flavor is usually sweet

Uses


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PapayasPapayasFruitsFruits

PapayasPapayas


Description

•Oval fruits with yellow skin when ripe

•Flesh is sweet, seeds are bitter

Uses

•Use raw in salads or cooked in main dishes; papaya enzyme is used in meat tenderizers; peel before eating

Description

•Oval fruits with yellow skin when ripe

•Flesh is sweet, seeds are bitter

Uses

•Use raw in salads or cooked in main dishes; papaya enzyme is used in meat tenderizers; peel before eating

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Peaches & NectarinesPeaches & NectarinesFruitsFruits

Peaches & NectarinesPeaches & Nectarines


Description

•Peaches: yellow with a reddish blush, fuzzy skin

•Nectarines: similar to peaches, smooth skin

•Both are juicy with a sweet flavor

Uses

•Use raw, dried, or cooked in pies, cobbler, and other desserts; eat unpeeled

Description

•Peaches: yellow with a reddish blush, fuzzy skin

•Nectarines: similar to peaches, smooth skin

•Both are juicy with a sweet flavor

Uses

•Use raw, dried, or cooked in pies, cobbler, and other desserts; eat unpeeled

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PearsPearsFruitsFruits

PearsPears


Description

•Many varieties including Bartlett, Bosc, and D’Anjou

•Pears soften but do not ripen after picking

•Flavor is sweet

Uses

•Use raw, poached, or baked; eat unpeeled

Description

•Many varieties including Bartlett, Bosc, and D’Anjou

•Pears soften but do not ripen after picking

•Flavor is sweet

Uses

•Use raw, poached, or baked; eat unpeeled

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PersimmonsPersimmonsFruitsFruits

PersimmonsPersimmons


Description

•Fuyu variety: shaped like a tomato, firm when ripe, sweet-spicy flavor

•Hachiya variety: tastes sour until ripe, is soft when ripe

Uses

•Use raw or cooked in pudding and other desserts; eat unpeeled

Description

•Fuyu variety: shaped like a tomato, firm when ripe, sweet-spicy flavor

•Hachiya variety: tastes sour until ripe, is soft when ripe

Uses

•Use raw or cooked in pudding and other desserts; eat unpeeled

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PineapplesPineapplesFruitsFruits

PineapplesPineapples


Description

•Large and oval with a spiky leaf crown and tough, prickly skin

•Very sweet, with deep yellow flesh

•Does not ripen or sweeten after picking

•Fresh pineapple has an enzyme that prevents gelatin from setting

Uses

•Use raw in salads, as juice, or cooked with meat; peel before eating

Description

•Large and oval with a spiky leaf crown and tough, prickly skin

•Very sweet, with deep yellow flesh

•Does not ripen or sweeten after picking

•Fresh pineapple has an enzyme that prevents gelatin from setting

Uses

•Use raw in salads, as juice, or cooked with meat; peel before eating

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PlumsPlumsFruitsFruits

PlumsPlums


Description

•Small and roundish with varieties in green, red, and purple, and different sizes

•Smooth skin, slightly soft and very juicy when ripe

Uses

•Use raw, dried (as prunes), or cooked; eat unpeeled

Description

•Small and roundish with varieties in green, red, and purple, and different sizes

•Smooth skin, slightly soft and very juicy when ripe

Uses

•Use raw, dried (as prunes), or cooked; eat unpeeled

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PomegranatesPomegranatesFruitsFruits

PomegranatesPomegranates


Description

•Round red fruits with red flesh and many seeds

•Flavor is sweet-tart

Uses

•Use raw, as juice, or cooked in sauces; sprinkle raw seeds on dishes; remove peel and inedible membrane around flesh before eating

Description

•Round red fruits with red flesh and many seeds

•Flavor is sweet-tart

Uses

•Use raw, as juice, or cooked in sauces; sprinkle raw seeds on dishes; remove peel and inedible membrane around flesh before eating

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QuincesQuincesFruitsFruits

QuincesQuinces


Description

•Large, round to pear-shaped fruits

•Yellow, fuzzy skin with dry, white flesh

•Flavor is pineapple-like

Uses

•Use poached, stewed, baked, or braised; peel before cooking

Description

•Large, round to pear-shaped fruits

•Yellow, fuzzy skin with dry, white flesh

•Flavor is pineapple-like

Uses

•Use poached, stewed, baked, or braised; peel before cooking

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RaspberriesRaspberriesFruitsFruits

RaspberriesRaspberries


Description

•Small cup-shaped red, black, or white

•May have “hairs” on surface

•Bright, plump, juicy, and firm

•Flavor is sweet and tart

Uses

•Use raw or cooked in syrup, jam, jellies, and desserts

Description

•Small cup-shaped red, black, or white

•May have “hairs” on surface

•Bright, plump, juicy, and firm

•Flavor is sweet and tart

Uses

•Use raw or cooked in syrup, jam, jellies, and desserts

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StrawberriesStrawberriesFruitsFruits

StrawberriesStrawberries


Description

•Bright red berries with edible exterior seeds and green stem cap attached


Uses

•Use raw or cooked in jam, jellies, and desserts; remove stem cap before eating

Description

•Bright red berries with edible exterior seeds and green stem cap attached


Uses

•Use raw or cooked in jam, jellies, and desserts; remove stem cap before eating

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TangerinesTangerinesFruitsFruits

TangerinesTangerines


Description

•Small citrus fruits with deep orange color

•Skin is loosely attached

•Juicy, usually with many seeds

•Flavor is sweet to tart

Uses

•Use raw or as juice; peel before eating

Description

•Small citrus fruits with deep orange color

•Skin is loosely attached

•Juicy, usually with many seeds

•Flavor is sweet to tart

Uses

•Use raw or as juice; peel before eating

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