Chapter 16 - Fruits and veggies Classification

1. ________ are small juicy fruits with thin skins.

2. ________ have an outer skin covering a soft, fleshy fruit that surrounds a single, hard stone.

3. Fruits having a central, seed-containing core surrounded by a thick layer of flesh are classified as ________.

4. ________ have a thick outer rind and a thin membrane that separates the flesh of the fruit into segments.

5. ________ are large, juicy fruits with thick rinds and many seeds.

6. ________ are grown in warm climates and are considered to be somewhat exotic.

7. Cantaloupe, apricots, and other yellow fruits are good sources of vitamin ________ because they contain large amounts of ________.

• a/carotene

• a/calcium

• c/carotene

• c/calcium

8. Fruits that are full-sized but have not yet reached peak eating quality are ________ fruits.

• immature

• ripe

• unripe

• ready to eat

9. Fruits that have not reached full size and have poor color, flavor, and texture are ________ fruits.

• immature

• ripe

• unripe

• ready to eat

10. Handle all fruits gently to prevent ________.