2. Pomes: smooth
skin and an
enlarged fleshy
area that
surrounds the
core.
Apples, pears,
and kiwi

3. Drupes: contain
a single seed, or
pit, surrounded
by a juicy flesh.
Peach,
cherry, plum,
nectarines
and apricots

4. Berries- fragile
cell structure;
pulpy and juicy;
tiny seeds
embedded in
flesh
Blackberries,
grapes

5.  Melons- hard
surface that is
smooth or netted;
juicy flesh.
Cantaloupe,
honeydew,
watermelon,
muskmelon,
Crenshaw
melons

6.  Citrus fruits- grow in
warm regions; firm
rind and pulpy flesh.
Oranges,
grapefruit,
tangerines,
lemons, limes,
kumquats, citrons
and tangelos

7.  Tropical fruits- grow
in very warm
climates, differ in
skin composition
and seed
characteristics.
Bananas,
pineapple,
avocados, dates,
figs, mangos,
pomegranates,
and papaya

8. Buy fruits that are …
Firm to the touch
The right color
Well shaped
Heavy for their size
Aromatic
In good condition

9.  Avoid fruits that are …
 Too soft
 Too hard
 Green or under ripe
 Damaged
 Bruised
 Decayed
 Mildewed
 Discolored

10.  Fresh- ripe fruits are perishable and should
be stored in special drawer to prevent rapid
loss of moisture.
 Ripen fruits (peaches, pears, plums,
bananas) at room temperature and then
store in the refrigerator

11.  Frozen- store immediately in the freezer. Do
not thaw until ready to use. Do not refreeze
after being thawed
 Canned- cool, dry place
 Dried- cool, dry place in original container.

12. Vitamin C- ascorbic acids- found in citrus
fruits
Prevents scurvy
Without vitamin C
 Gums become soft and can bleed easily
 Walls of blood vessels and muscle cells become weak
and less elastic
 Wounds and broken bones do not heal properly

13.  Vitamin A- fruits that are yellow to red in
color contains carotene.
 Prevents night blindness
 Yellow melons, pineapples, apricots and peaches
 Vitamin B- not as abundant as in other
foods

14.  Iron- for red blood
 found in oranges, strawberries, cantaloupes
 Dried fruits such as figs, dates, raisins, prunes
and apricots
 Calcium for strong bones and teeth
 Found in oranges, strawberries, cantaloupes
 Dried fruits such as figs, dates, raisins, prunes,
apricots

15.  Sugar and cellulose are carbohydrates found in
fruits. They supply the body with energy.
 The skin and pulp contains cellulose which the
body cannot digest which serves as a natural
laxative to help maintain body regularity
 Fruits contain very little protein and fat

16.  Most fruits are yummy and enjoyable when eaten
raw.
 They are more palatable and have higher nutritive
value.
 Fruits can be cooked by simmering, baking and
microwaving

17.  Vitamin C can be destroyed by the exposure to
oxygen in the air. Prepare just before serving.
 Prepared in a small amount of liquid to preserve
vitamins and minerals
 When cutting raw fruit with a low acid content, it
will turn brown on exposure to air. This
discoloration can be prevented by sprinkling the cut
surface with an acidic fruit juice- lemon juice,
pineapple and orange juices

18. Buy fruits in season- they are
cheaper, easier to find and have
better flavor