Types of Fruit!

Fruits Come in ALL Shapes and Sizes…Flavors too!!

Take a look…

Unusual Fruits!

Ackee sometimes called a "vegetable brain" because

only the inner, brain-shaped, yellowish arils are edible.

Unusual Fruits!

Rambutanthe name of this fruit is derived from the Malay

word meaning “hairy”…can you see why?

Unusual Fruits!

African Horned Cucumber When it is exported to the U.S., the horned

cucumber is often labeled as "blowfish fruit."

Unusual Fruits!Miraclefruit

Native to West Africa, this berry got its name from its incredible ability to make sour fruits (like lemons and limes)

taste sweet instead, when the juices are mixed together

By the end of class today, you will have examined four different types of

fruit and be able to identify them based on

their characteristic discussed in class.

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4 Different Forms of Fruit Available

Fresh Dried

CannedFrozen

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Fresh Fruits

Raw Fresh Fruit

Adds color, flavor, texture and nutrients to meals.

Fresh fruit contain more nutrients than cooked fruit.

Vitamin C is destroyed when it comes in contact with air.

Enzymatic BrowningDiscoloration results from exposure of

a fruit’s flesh to the air

Prevention:• Coat fruits with some form of ascorbic acid

(vitamin C)– Lemon, lime, grapefruit, or orange juice

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Fresh FruitsCooked Fresh

FruitMore palatable (pleasant to taste)

Cooking will preserve overripe fruit.

Overcooking causes loss of nutrients, shape, color and flavor.

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Canned FruitsCanned fruits may be purchased in

the following forms:

* Whole * Tidbits* Halves * Sections* Sliced * Juice* Chunked * Sauce* Crushed * Spears

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Canned FruitsWhole or larger pieces of canned fruit usually

costs more.

Store cans in a cool dry place. Rotate the

stock of cans and avoid keeping canned fruit for longer than 12

to 18 months.

Canned Fruits/Juices

• Canned fruits come packed in juices or in light, heavy, or extra heavy syrups.

• Juices come in bottles, cartons, cans, or frozen concentrate

• If label says “juice” the product =100%juice– If not pure juice must be called another name

“fruit drink”

Fruit Sauces• Goal=break down texture• Sugar isn’t added until end of

cooking– This thins sauce

• When cooking in water use as little water as possible – Prevents loss of flavor and water soluble

nutrients

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Frozen FruitFruits may be frozen whole or sliced and may be packed with or without

sugar.

It is recommended the fruits be kept frozen at 0*F or lower for no longer

than 9 to 12 months.

If fruits become defrosted, it is recommended NOT TO REFREEZE. Use defrosted fruits as soon as possible.

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Dried FruitsDried fruits are nutritious, keep well, and have a

sweet fruity flavor.

Some fruits such as plums (prunes) are put into dehydrator tunnels for 15-24 hours, unlike other

such as grapes (raisins) are air dried for 2-3 weeks.

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Dried FruitsFruits which are dried include:

– Apples– Apricots– Dates– Figs– Peaches– Plums– Grapes

Uses of dried fruits:

–Main dishes– Breads– Cookies– Eaten alone– Chewy snack– Pastries

Storing Fruits• Most fruits are stored in the crisper

drawer in the refrigerator– Citrus and pomes last longer than

berries and melons

• To speed up the ripening process, store fruits at room temperature in a brown paper bag

Anyone know the classifications of fruit??

• Pomes

• Drupes

• Berries

• Citrus Fruits

• Melons

• Tropical Fruits

PomesCharacterized by a smooth skin covering an enlarged fleshy area surrounding the core (seeds).

Examples:-apples-pears-applepear

DrupesContain a single seed, or the pit, surrounded by a fleshy, juicy, edible portion.

• Examples:-Peaches-Nectarines-Apricots-Cherries-Plums

BerriesBerries have tiny seeds embedded in the flesh and a fragile cell structure.

Examples:-Blackberries-Cranberries-Strawberries-Grapes

Citrus Fruits

• Citrus fruits have a thick outer rind and a thin membrane that separates the flesh of the fruit into segments.

• Good source of vitamin C

Examples:• Grapefruit, orange, tangerine, tangelo, kumquat,

lemon, lime, mandarin orange, ugli fruit

Melons• Melons are large, juicy fruits with a

thick skin and many seeds.

Examples:-Watermelon-Cantaloupe-Honeydew-Casaba-Muskmelon

Tropical FruitsTropical fruits are grown in warm climates and are considered to be somewhat exotic.

Examples:- Banana- Plantain- Mango- Papaya- Pomegranate- Avocado- Pineapple- Kiwi

Which fruits ripen?

Won’t ripen after harvest• Apples• Berries• Grapefruit• Oranges• Pineapples• Tangerines

Will ripen after harvest• Apricots• Avocados• Bananas• Kiwi• Mangoes• Nectarines• Peaches• Pears

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ActivityIn each kitchen, there are all sorts of types of fruits. Some you may have tried before and some you may have

not even heard of before. Grab a plate and move around to each kitchen to

make sure you try them all!

The four types of fruits are represented as well as a variety of colors, textures, shapes and flavors!!!

ENJOY!!!