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Types of Fruit!. By the end of class today, y ou will have examined four different types of fruit and be able to identify them based on their characteristic discussed in class. Fresh. Dried. 4 Different Forms of Fruit Available. Canned. Frozen. Fresh Fruits. Raw Fresh Fruit.
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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.
Fresh Dried 4 Different Forms of Fruit Available Canned Frozen
Fresh Fruits Raw Fresh Fruit • Adds 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 Browning Discoloration results from exposure of a fruit’s flesh to the air Prevention: • Coat fruits with some form of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) • Lemon, lime, grapefruit, or orange juice
Fresh Fruits Cooked Fresh Fruit • More palatable. • Cooking will preserve overripe fruit. • Overcooking causes loss of nutrients, shape, color and flavor.
Canned Fruits Canned fruits may be purchased in the following forms: * Whole * Tidbits * Halves * Sections * Sliced * Juice * Chunked * Sauce * Crushed * Spears
Canned Fruits Whole 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.
Frozen Fruit Fruits 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.
Dried Fruits Dried 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.
Fruits which are dried include: Apples Apricots Dates Figs Peaches Plums Grapes Uses of dried fruits: Main dishes Breads Cookies Eaten alone Chewy snack Pastries Dried Fruits
Activity In 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!!!