Vegetables

Vegetables that have very deep colors and are small in size are the best ones to pick in terms of quality.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following is an example of a bulb vegetable?

• eggplant

• onion

• okra

• beans

Which of the following is an example of a fruit vegetable?

• carrots

• lettuce

• tomato

• spring onions

The irregular shapes of vegetables is an indication of a bad quality.

• TRUE

• FALSE

How should vegetables be stored to preserve their shelf life?

• Put them in an open space.

• Keep them in the pantry for an indefinite period of time.

• Keep them exposed to sunlight to retain moisture.

• Store vegetables in the crisper drawers of the refrigerator.

This can be considered when vegetables best consumed because of the weather or climate.

• Condition

• Quality

• Freedom From Injury

• Seasonality

This is determined by examining the color, size, shape, and maturity of the vegetables.

• Condition

• Freedom from Injury

• Quality

• Seasonality

Which market form of vegetables is best to ensure that nutritional value is not compromised?

• Canned

• Fresh

• Frozen

• Dried

What cooking method makes use of a vapor arising from a heated liquid?

• Boiling

• Frying

• Braising

• Steaming

In this cooking method, vegetables are cooked in small amount of oil or fat.

• Blanching

• Boiling

• Sauteing

• Baking