TLE Report - Fruits
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• 1. Berries:– Small, juicy fruits with thin skins– Highly perishable– Some berries include: blackberries, cranberries,
blueberries, red and black raspberries, strawberries, and grapes.
Fruit Classification
• 2. Pits:– Outer skin covering a soft, fleshy fruit– The fruit surrounds a single, hard stone, or pit, which
contains the seed– Some pits include: cherries, apricots, nectarines,
peaches, and plums
Fruit Classification
• 3. Core:–Central, seed containing core surrounded by a
thick layer of flesh–Some cores include: apples and pears
Fruit Classification
• 4. Citrus Fruits:–Thick outer rind–A thin membrane separates the flesh into
segments–Some citrus fruits include: oranges, tangerines,
grapefruits, kumquats, lemons, and limes
Fruit Classification
• 5. Melons:–Large, juicy fruits with thick skins and many
seeds–Some melons include: cantaloupe,
casaba ,honeydew, and watermelon
Fruit Classification
• 6. Tropical Fruits:– Grown in warm climates and are considered to be
somewhat exotic– Available throughout the world– Some tropical fruits include: avocados, coconut,
bananas, figs, dates, guavas, mangoes, papayas, pineapples, pomegranates, and kiwi
Fruit Classification
• Fruits are generally rich sources of fiber and carbohydrates.
• They’re very healthy, whole foods to be enjoyed in moderation.
• An important nutritional value of fruit is its antioxidant content. In fact, some fruits have some of the highest antioxidant values of all foods!
• Antioxidants are found in food and supplements. They neutralize free radicals which are harmful molecules that damage our cells and cause inflammation. Like vitamins A, C, E, etc.
Nutritive Value
• Papaya–Low in calories–High in Vitamins A, B-complex and C which help
boost the immune system and play a vital role in metabolism
Nutritive Value
Nutritive Value
• Pineapple–Low in calories–Contains bromelain that digests food by
breaking down protein (Bromelain also has anti-inflammatory, anti-clotting and anti-cancer properties.)
–High in Vitamins A, B-complex and C which help boost the immune system and play a vital role in metabolism
• Guava–Low in calories–Very rich source of soluble dietary fiber which
makes it a good bulk laxative.–Very rich source of potassium that helps control
heart rate and blood pressure.
Nutritive Value
• Banana–High in calories–Upon consumption instantly replenishes energy
and revitalizes the body. –Very rich source of soluble dietary fiber that
reduces constipation problems.–Very rich source of potassium that helps control
heart rate and blood pressure.
Nutritive Value
• Mango–High in calories– It composes moderate amounts of copper which
are required for the production of red blood cells.
–Has been found to protect against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers.
Nutritive Value
Fruit Choose Avoid
Apple Firm texture, bright color Bruises, shriveled skin
Bananas Firm, bright color, free from defects
Fruit that is bruised or discolored, dull skin
WatermelonSmooth outer surface, rounded
ends, bright flesh that is firm and juicy
Pale colored flesh, dry or watery flesh
Pineapples
Pleasant aroma; slight separation of eyes; leaf easily removed from
top; yellowish-orange color; plump, firm, heavy for size
Dry, dull yellowish-green skin; bruises; soft spots;
unpleasant odor
Oranges Bright color, heavy for size Lightweight; dry, dull skin; soft spots
Strawberries Bright red, firm flesh; dry; clean; cap attached
Soft, moldy, large, seedy, uncolored spots
Market Forms
• Method 1: Canning Fruit
• 1. Choose ripe, flavorful fruit.
• 2. Process the fruit according to a recipe.
• 3. Prepare your canning equipment.
• 4. Sanitize the canning jars.
• 5. Prepare the water bath canner
Ways to Preserve
• 6. Fill the jars with prepared fruit.
• 7. Place the jars in the canner or pot
• 8. Bring the water to a rolling boil and begin timing the processing.
• 9. Use the jar lifter to remove the jars from the canner or pot
• 10. Check the lids before storing.
Ways to Preserve
• Method: Drying Fruit
• Choose ripe, flavorful fruit.
• Remove the peels, seeds, etc if necessary.
• Cut the fruit into chunks or slices.
• Preheat the oven to its lowest temperature.
• Lay the fruit out on a baking sheet.
• Place the fruit in the oven until it's dry.
• Store the dried fruit.
Ways to Preserve
• 2. Method: Freezing Fruit
• Choose ripe, flavorful fruit.
• Remove the peels, seeds, etc if necessary.
• Cut the fruit into chunks or slices.
• Lay out the fruit on a baking sheet.
• Freeze the tray of fruit for one hour.
• Place the fruit in freezer bags and store them in the freezer.
Ways to Preserve