Produce Classification and Identification Guide

Comprehensive flashcards covering produce identification, Spanish terminology, units of measurement, packaging formats, and category breakdowns across fruits, vegetables, and provisions.

What do the abbreviations LB, Unit, Each, and PK stand for in the produce guide?

LB stands for Libra (pound), Unit stands for Unidad, Each stands for Cada uno / por unidad, and PK stands for Paquete (package).

How are the terms "Cello", "Bunch", and "Loose" defined in the guide?

"Cello" means Empaquetado en plástico (plastic wrapped), "Bunch" means Manojo, and "Loose" means Suelto.

Which four berry items are listed under the "Package (Empaquetado)" section?

Strawberry (Fresas), Blackberry (Moras), Rasberry (Frambuesas), and Blueberry (Arándanos), all measured by the package (PK).

Which three produce items are categorized under "Con bolsa (Bags)" in the Víveres section?

Green Plantain (Plátano verde, Unit), Green Banana (Banana verde, LB), and Chayote (Chayote, LB).

What units of measurement are assigned to Green Plantain, Yellow Plantain, and Green Banana?

Green Plantain and Yellow Plantain are both sold by Unit, whereas Green Banana is sold by weight (LB).

Which five grape varieties are listed in the Frutas section?

Red seedless grapes (LB), Green seedless grapes (LB), Black grapes (LB), Red grapes ("Red gloves grapes") (LB), and Red Globe grapes (LB).

Which four apple varieties are included in the Frutas section and how are they measured?

Apple Gala, Apple Granny Smith, Apple Golden, and Apple Fuji; all are measured by weight in pounds (LB).

How is the unit of sale specified for Clementines compared to Limes Green and Lemon Yellow?

Clementines are sold by Bag (Bolsa), Limes Green are sold by Unit, and Lemon Yellow is sold by Each.

What five pepper varieties are listed in the Verduras section?

Green Pepper (Pimiento verde), Red Pepper (Pimiento rojo), Yellow Pepper (Pimiento amarillo), Orange Pepper (Pimiento naranja), and Italian Pepper (Pimiento italiano), all measured in LB.

What three types of lettuce are listed under Verduras and how are they sold?

Cello Lettuce (Lechuga en bolsa), Romaine Lettuce (Lechuga romana), and Green Leaf (Lechuga verde); all three are sold by Unit.

Which Spanish name is assigned to both Kale and Collard Greens in the Verduras section?

Col rizada.

What three tomato items are listed under Verduras?

Plum Tomatoes (Tomate plum), Tomatoes (Tomate), and Tomatoes Vine (Tomate en rama), all sold by the pound (LB).

What five onion varieties are listed under Verduras?

Onion Spanish, Onion Red Loose, Onion White, Onion Vidalia, and Yellow Onion Loose (all measured in LB).

What is the difference in presentation and unit between standard Cucumber and Cucumber Seedless?

Both are measured by Unit, but Cucumber Seedless is explicitly specified as "Empaquetado" (packaged).

What potato varieties are listed in the Víveres section?

Red Potatoes (Papas rojas) and Idaho Potatoes (Papas Idaho), both sold by weight (LB).

Which root crops and tubers are listed under Víveres in the "Sin bolsa (Without bag)" category?

Ginger Loose, Yam (Ñame), Yuca, Name White (Ñame blanco), Yautia Lila, Yautia White, Malanga, and Batata Koreana.

Which squash and pumpkin varieties are listed, and under which sections do they appear?

Spaghetti Squash (Calabaza espagueti) is listed under Verduras, while Pumpkin (Calabaza) and Cabucha are listed under Víveres (all sold by LB).

Which melons are listed in the Frutas section and what unit is used for them?

Cantalope (Melón cantalupo), Honeydew Melon (Melón dulce), and Watermelon (Sandia); all three are sold by Unit.