PPT-Fruits

When fresh they are known as Produce Square Watermelons Why Enzymatic Browning A chemical reaction that causes darkening of the flesh of a fruit or vegetable after exposure to oxygen in the air . Information. Pomes. Smooth skin and an enlarged fleshy area that surrounds the core. Examples. Apple. Pear. kiwi. Drupes. Contain a single seed, or pit, surrounded by juicy flesh.. Examples. Peach. Cherry. SMSD. Mrs. Rohret. Fruits and Vegetables. Important source of dietary fiber and carbohydrates. They are rich in vitamins & minerals. Fruits & Veggies are:. Low in fat. low in calories. low in sodium. Nutrition. Fruits are 75 – 95% water. Low in . fat. , . sodium. and . protein. Excellent source of . fiber. (especially the skins!). Vitamins & Minerals Fruits Provide:. Vitamin C (Citrus, melons, strawberries). Classifications. Fruits. Pomes. Smooth skin and an enlarged fleshy area that surrounds the core. Examples. Apple. Pear. kiwi. Drupes. Contain a single seed, or pit, surrounded by juicy flesh.. Examples. What are fruits. In . botany. , a fruit is the . ripened. . ovary. —together with . seeds. —of a . flowering plant. . Fruits are the means by which flowering plants disseminate seeds. In . cuisine. Fruits. Botanically. A fruit is an organ that develops from a flowering plant and contains one or more seeds. Culinary. . A fruit is a perfect snack food, basis of a dessert, colorful sauce or soup. Did You Know?. What is the fruit or vegetable consumed most by Americans?. Some common “vegetables” are actually fruits. How many can you name?. Which fruit typically contains more than 200 seeds?. frūī. .  to enjoy] . from Latin . frūctus. .  enjoyment, profit, fruit, . REQUIREMENTS. 1 ½ -2 CUPS daily. WHAT DOES THIS EQUATE TO?. WHY WOULD YOU CHOOSE FRESH OVER CANNED OR FROZEN?. CITE 3 REASONS. Why should we eat FRUIT? . Fruits are high in:. Vitamins . A & C. Fiber. Carbohydrates. Potassium. Fruits are low in:. Fat. Calories. Sodium. Some fruits also contain folic acid, . magnesium, iron, etc.. A fruit is an organ that develops from a flowering plant and contains one or more seeds. Culinary . A fruit is a perfect snack food, basis of a dessert, colorful sauce, or soup. Fruits. Hybrids and Varieties. Introduction . low fruit and vegetable intake is estimated to. . cause about 31% of . . heart . disease and 11% of stroke. . (. worldwide. ). What is the difference?. Traditionally, most . people. M RASHIDA BANU. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR. DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY. HKRH COLLEGE, UTHAMAPALAYAM,. THENI DISTRICT. STORAGE OF FRUITS. PRESERVATION OF FRUITS. PREVENTS THE DECAY AND DETERIORATION OF FRUITS. Fruits respire even after harvest. Low in . fat. , . sodium. and . protein. Excellent source of . fiber. (especially the skins!). Vitamins & Minerals Fruits Provide:. Vitamin C (Citrus, melons, strawberries). Vitamin A (Deep yellow and green fruits). Rajat Sharma, . Veerachandra. K. . Yemmireddy. Department of Biology, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX. OBJECTIVES. Evaluate current scientific understanding on the microbiological safety of frozen fruits & vegetables .