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What are the ‘berry’ fruits

Strawberry,raspberry,blackberry,blueberry.

What are the ‘citrus’ fruits

Orange,lemon,lime,

What are the ‘hard’ fruits

Apple,pear

What are the ‘stone’ fruits

Apricot,avocado,cherry,peach,plum

What are the ‘dried’ fruits

Prune,date,raisin,

What are the ‘tropical’ fruits

Pineapple,grapefruit,mango

Name THREE nutritive values of fruit.

1. Fruit contains very little protein

2. Highly coloured fruits (eg. Peaches) contain carotene.

3. Fresh fruit has a high water content.

Name THREE dietetic values of fruit

1. Fruit is useful in vegetarian & vegan diets .

2. Fruit is useful in low calorie diets

3. Fruit is useful in high fibre diets

Name FIVE culinary uses of fruit

1. Juices and smoothies (eg. Strawberry smoothie)

2. Snacks (eg. Banana)

3. Decorations (eg. Berries on cakes)

4. Desserts (eg. Apple crumble)

5. Preserves (eg. Raspberry jam)

Give 3 points on buying fruit and veg

1. Buy veg and fruit that are In season because there more fresh and cheaper

2. Buy organic and fair trade fruit and veg

3. Examine the fruit and veg for mould or bruising

Give 3 point on storing fruit and veg

1. Remove plastic from fruit and veg so they don’t sweat and go off more quickly.

2. Fresh peas, beans and lettuce in a sealed container in the fridge

3. Always use the least fresh produce so you can use it before it goes off and goes to waste

Give 3 point for preparing fruit and veg.

1. Wash well in a basin of cold water to get rid of bacteria .

2. Use a sharp knife

3. Try keep the skin on as it has more nutrients

Give 3 points for cooking veg

1. Do not over cook food because it can lose vitamins.

2. Steam or roast vegetables.

3. Dont over cook, serve “al dente”

What are 3 effects on cooking veg and fruit

1. Cellulose softens in texture

2. Minerals dissolve into the cooking water, use in sauces eg. Gravy

3. Vitamin C is destroyed

Give 2 points in