Chapter 3

Question 1

What are three factors to the ripening process of fruit?

Answer 1

1. Fruit should be eaten ripe
2. Some varieties mature after, some not
3. Fruits can last longer by being placed in cool storage, except tropical fruit

Question 2

How does the flavour of fruit develop?

Answer 2

Through the conversion of carbohydrates into sugars, decrease acids and increases volatiles.

Question 3

What are the five fruit categories and name 2 for each.

Answer 3

1. Hard (apples, pears)
2. Soft (grapes, strawberries)
3. Citrus (orange, grapefruit)
4. Tropical (papaya, lychee)
5. Steen (nectarine, pruim)

Question 4

Name 4 general facts about nuts.

Answer 4

• They are seeds surrounded by a membrane and hard cap
• Contains large amounts of oil
• Nutritious, high in fat and vitamin E
• Roasting improves flavour

Question 5

Name 6 types of seeds and kernels.

Answer 5

• Pine nuts
• Sesame seeds
• Sunflower seeds
• Poppy seeds
• Pumpkin seeds
• Mustard seeds