WorksheetsUse of Fruits in Food Service Settings
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
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
Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C, which helps in _______.
healing wounds and aiding in collagen production
improving night vision
strengthening bones
regulating blood sugar levels
List three examples of citrus fruits.
Oranges, Lemons, Limes
Apples, Bananas, Grapes
Pineapples, Mangoes, Papayas
Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries
Grapes grow in ______ on vines.
clusters
bunches
rows
fields
Grapes can be red, purple (black), or ______.
green
blue
yellow
orange
What fruit is similar to apples?
Bananas
Pears
Oranges
Grapes
Is the skin of pears edible?
Yes
No
Most pears are in season in the _____ months.
fall
winter
spring
summer
What are the characteristics of stone fruits?
They have a large pit or stone inside.
They grow in tropical climates.
They are typically sour in taste.
They are root vegetables.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a stone fruit?
Cherries
Apricots
Bananas
Peaches
Fill in the blank: Stone fruits contain a hard pit that covers a central ________.
seed
core
shell
kernel
What are the characteristics of good quality melons?
Sweet and juicy
Hard and dry
Bitter and sour
Overripe and mushy
True or False: Good quality melons should be firm and heavy for their size and have a sweet aroma.
True
False
Fruit ripens because of a gas given off, known as ________.
ethylene
methane
carbon dioxide
oxygen
What is the highest quality grade for fruit according to the U.S. grading system?
U.S. Fancy
U.S. No. 1
U.S. No. 2
U.S. No. 3
Preparing fruit often involves removing ______, cores, seeds, stones, and stems.
skins
pulp
juice
flesh
