Types of Fruit!
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Types of Fruit!
Fruits Come in ALL Shapes and Sizes…Flavors too!!
Take a look…
Unusual Fruits!Ackee
sometimes called a "vegetable brain" because only the inner, brain-shaped, yellowish arils are
edible.
Unusual Fruits!Rambutan
the name of this fruit is derived from the Malay word meaning “hairy”…can you see why?
Unusual Fruits!African Horned Cucumber
When it is exported to the U.S., the horned cucumber is often labeled as "blowfish fruit."
Unusual Fruits!Miraclefruit
Native to West Africa, this berry got its name from its incredible ability to make sour fruits (like lemons and limes)
taste sweet instead, when the juices are mixed together
By the end of class today, you will have examined four different types of
fruit and be able to identify them based on
their characteristic discussed in class.
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4 Different Forms of Fruit Available
Fresh Dried
CannedFrozen
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Fresh FruitsRaw Fresh
FruitAdds color, flavor, texture and nutrients to meals.
Fresh fruit contain more nutrients than cooked fruit.
Vitamin C is destroyed when it comes in contact with air.
Enzymatic BrowningDiscoloration results from exposure of
a fruit’s flesh to the airPrevention:• Coat fruits with some form of ascorbic acid
(vitamin C)– Lemon, lime, grapefruit, or orange juice
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Fresh FruitsCooked Fresh
FruitMore palatable (pleasant to taste)
Cooking will preserve overripe fruit.
Overcooking causes loss of nutrients, shape, color and flavor.
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Canned FruitsCanned fruits may be purchased in
the following forms:
* Whole * Tidbits* Halves * Sections* Sliced * Juice* Chunked * Sauce* Crushed * Spears
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Canned FruitsWhole or larger pieces of canned fruit usually
costs more.
Store cans in a cool dry place. Rotate the
stock of cans and avoid keeping canned fruit for longer than 12
to 18 months.
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Frozen FruitFruits may be frozen whole or sliced and may be packed with or without
sugar.
It is recommended the fruits be kept frozen at 0*F or lower for no longer
than 9 to 12 months.
If fruits become defrosted, it is recommended NOT TO REFREEZE. Use defrosted fruits as soon as possible.
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Dried FruitsDried fruits are nutritious, keep well, and have a
sweet fruity flavor.
Some fruits such as plums (prunes) are put into dehydrator tunnels for 15-24 hours, unlike other
such as grapes (raisins) are air dried for 2-3 weeks.
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Dried FruitsFruits which are dried include:– Apples– Apricots– Dates– Figs– Peaches– Plums– Grapes
Uses of dried fruits:
–Main dishes– Breads– Cookies– Eaten alone– Chewy snack– Pastries
Anyone know the classifications of fruit??
• Pomes
• Drupes
• Berries
• Citrus Fruits
• Melons
• Tropical Fruits
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ActivityIn each kitchen, there are all sorts of types of fruits. Some you may have tried before and some you may have
not even heard of before. Grab a plate and move around to each kitchen to
make sure you try them all!The four types of fruits are represented as well as a variety of colors, textures, shapes and flavors!!!
ENJOY!!!