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!
Rambutan
the 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.
4 Different Forms of
Fruit Available
Fresh
Canned
Dried
Frozen
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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.
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Enzymatic Browning
Discoloration 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
Fresh Fruits
Cooked Fresh Fruit
More palatable
(pleasant to taste)
Cooking will preserve overripe fruit.
Overcooking causes loss of nutrients,
shape, color and flavor.
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Canned Fruits
Canned fruits may be purchased in
the following forms:
* Whole
* Halves
* Sliced
* Chunked
* Crushed
* Tidbits
* Sections
* Juice
* Sauce
* Spears
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Canned Fruits
Whole 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.
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• 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”
• 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
Frozen Fruit
Fruits 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 Fruits
Dried 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 Fruits
Fruits which are
dried include:
Uses of dried
fruits:
– Apples
– Apricots
– Dates
– Figs
– Peaches
– Plums
– Grapes
– Main dishes
– Breads
– Cookies
– Eaten alone
– Chewy snack
– Pastries
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• 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??
Characterized by a smooth skin covering an
enlarged fleshy area surrounding the core
(seeds).
Examples:
-apples
-pears
-applepear
Contain a single seed, or the pit, surrounded
by a fleshy, juicy, edible portion.
• Examples:
-Peaches
-Nectarines
-Apricots
-Cherries
-Plums
Berries have tiny seeds embedded in the
flesh and a fragile cell structure.
Examples:
-Blackberries
-Cranberries
-Strawberries
-Grapes
• 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 are large, juicy fruits with a
thick skin and many seeds.
Examples:
-Watermelon
-Cantaloupe
-Honeydew
-Casaba
-Muskmelon
Tropical fruits are grown in warm climates and
are considered to be somewhat exotic.
Examples:
-
Banana
Plantain
Mango
Papaya
Pomegranate
Avocado
Pineapple
Kiwi
Won’t ripen after harvest
• Apples
• Berries
• Grapefruit
• Oranges
• Pineapples
• Tangerines
Will ripen after harvest
• Apricots
• Avocados
• Bananas
• Kiwi
• Mangoes
• Nectarines
• Peaches
• Pears
Activity
In 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!!!
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ENJOY!!!