Preparing Raw Materials

Which of the following best describes a bruise on fruits and vegetables?

• A natural process of ripening.
• An indication of freshness.
• A flaw due to rough handling.
• A sign of high sugar concentration.

How does handling affect fruits and vegetables?

• It has no effect on their quality.
• It makes them more nutritious.
• It enhances their flavor significantly.
• It can lead to bruising and flaws.

What does flavor affect in relation to fruits and vegetables?

• Only the appearance of the produce.
• The sense of smell and taste.
• The nutritional value of the produce.
• The ripeness of the fruits.

What does the term 'freshness' refer to in the context of fruits and vegetables?

• The concentration of sugar in the produce.
• The ability to be eaten without cooking.
• Harvested having its original qualities and no sign of decay.
• The state of being fully ripe and aged.

What is the definition of maturity in relation to fruits?

• The ability to withstand rough handling.
• The quality that affects the sense of smell and taste.
• The state of being fully ripe, aged, or grown.
• The state of being edible without cooking.

What is the significance of sugar concentration in fruits and vegetables?

• It is determined solely by the ripeness of the produce.
• It depends on the right choice of fruits and vegetables.
• It is irrelevant to consumer preferences.
• It has no impact on the overall quality.

Which of the following is NOT a type of vegetable?

• Fruits
• Seeds
• Roots
• Leaves

Which of the following statements is true about fruits?

• Fruits do not affect the sense of taste.
• Fruits can only be harvested when they are overripe.
• Fruits are fleshy or juicy products of plants that contain seeds.
• Fruits are always cooked before consumption.

What is a characteristic of vegetables?

• They are always sweeter than fruits.
• They must be harvested when overripe.
• They can include roots, tubers, bulbs, and leaves.
• They are only edible when cooked.

Which of the following statements about edible fruits is correct?

• They are edible without cooking when ripe.
• They can only be eaten after cooking.
• They must be harvested before they are ripe.
• They are not affected by their ripeness.