Fruits

What is TRUE about fruit purchased during its off-season?

• less nutritious

• more expensive

• less expensive

• more nutritious

How should top-quality fruit feel?

• mushy

• heavy for its size

• light

• shriveled

How should frozen fruits be served?

• completely thawed

• in juice

• partially frozen

• in syrup

To make fruit sauce, the cooking process

• intensifies the flavor

• incorporates the sugar

• breaks down the texture

• adds nutritional value

How long can high quality fruits be kept in the refrigerator?

• about a week

• 2-3 days

• 4-5 days

• up to 2 weeks

How should dried fruits be served?

• completely thawed

• as snacks

• partially thawed

• over cake

How should a fruit be eaten to best preserve nutrients?

• fried in oil

• stewed in water and butter

• baked with the skin left on

• grilled

Mary has a recipe that needs several ingredients to be pureed. She should use a:

• rolling pin

• cooling rack

• can opener

• food processor

Why might dried fruit be a good snack choice?

• available in low-sodium varieties

• contains less fat than fresh fruit

• concentrated form of energy

• contains less sugar than fresh fruit

A product labeled "fruit drink" is:

• not 100% fruit juice

• 100% juice with added sugar

• a blend of juices

• 100% juice with added flavors