Use of Fruits in Food Service Settings

What are fruits typically used for in food service settings?

• Making sweets and desserts

• Making savory dishes

• Both A and B

• None of the above

Fruits add variety of ______, texture, and flavor in savory dishes.

• color

• spice

• heat

• sweetness

In what forms are fruits available?

• Fresh

• Frozen

• Canned

• Dried

• All of the above

What is one of the most widely available fruits?

• Apple

• Banana

• Orange

• Grapes

Which varieties of apples are good for cooking?

• A) Red Delicious, Pink Lady

• B) McIntosh, Rome Beauty, Green

• C) Fuji, Gala

What should be the characteristics of apples in terms of firmness and color?

• Firm and red

• Soft and green

• Hard and yellow

• Mushy and brown

Berries are highly ________.

• nutritious

• delicious

• expensive

• rare

Berries are rich in ________ which protects the body from free radicals.

• antioxidants

• vitamins

• minerals

• proteins

What is the purpose of the bright skin of citrus fruits?

• To protect the fruit from insects

• To contain essential oils

• To make the fruit look attractive

• To provide nutrients

What is the soft, white layer below the zest of citrus fruits called?

• Peel

• Flesh

• Pith

• Core