Question 1

Discuss the nutrient content health benefits fruits provide as part of a healthy diet Include potential issues with portion control

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Question 2

Definition choices:
-jam

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Jam is a preserved fruit product made from ground or mashed whole cooked fruit, often with added sugar.

Question 3

Drying is responsible for the loss of volatile substances and softening of the cellulose in fruits

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Drying involves the removal of moisture from fruits, which can lead to the loss of volatile substances such as flavor compounds. It can also cause the cellulose in the fruit to soften, which can affect its texture. Drying removes water from fruits, causing the loss of volatile substances and softening of cellulose due to the breakdown of pectic substances.

Question 4

The small particles of suspended pulp remaining in pressed juice are called haze or cloud

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This is true. Haze or cloud refers to the small particles of pulp that are still present in the juice even after pressing.

Question 5

Bananas are best stored at room temperature, because refrigeration interferes with their ripening process and causes their skin to blacken

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Bananas produce ethylene gas, which is what ripens them. Refrigeration slows down the production of ethylene gas and therefore interferes with the ripening process. Storing bananas at room temperature allows the ethylene gas to circulate and helps them ripen properly. Refrigeration can also cause the skin to turn black, but this does not necessarily mean that the banana itself is spoiled.

Question 6

Definition choices:
-marmalade

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-marmalade
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Question 7

Examples of drupes include cherries, peaches, and plums

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This is true. Drupes are a type of fruit that have a single seed or pit surrounded by a fleshy outer layer. Cherries, peaches, and plums are all examples of drupes.

Question 8

One of the ways to facilitate the ripening of oranges and tomatoes is to expose them to sulfur dioxide

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Question 9

The difference between "golden"- and brown-colored raisins is that dark-colored raisins are not treated with sulfur dioxide

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Golden raisins are treated with sulfur dioxide to preserve their color, while brown raisins are not, resulting in their darker color.

Question 10

When fruit is dried, the removal of water decreases resistance to microbial spoilage

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Drying fruit removes water, which inhibits the growth of most spoilage-causing microorganisms since they require moisture to thrive. Therefore, the removal of water increases resistance to microbial spoilage. Drying fruit removes water which actually increases the resistance to microbial spoilage. This is because microorganisms need water to grow and reproduce. With less water present in the fruit, it becomes more difficult for microbes to survive and spoil the food.

Question 11

Climacteric fruits experience an increased phase of respiratory rate before becoming fully ripe and continue to ripen after harvest

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This is because climacteric fruits undergo a natural process of ripening called climacteric, which is characterized by an increase in respiratory rate and the production of ethylene gas. This process of fruit ripening continues even after the fruit has been harvested.

Question 12

Definition choices:
-butters

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Butters are thick and smooth fruit preserves made from long-cooked fruit which is sieved. Butters are thick and smooth fruit preserves made from long-cooked fruit which is sieved. The other choices do not fit this definition.

Question 13

Drying has been used as a method of preserving fruit for thousands of years

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Drying has been used as a method of preserving fruit since ancient times. It involves removing the moisture from the fruit, which helps to inhibit the growth of microorganisms and prevent spoilage. Dried fruit can be stored for extended periods and is a convenient and nutritious snack.

Question 14

Definition choices:
-conserve

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-conserve
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Question 15

An overripe pear stored in a paper bag with other good pears will ruin the remaining pears by releasing ethylene gas

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Overripe fruits release ethylene gas which can cause the other fruits to ripen and then spoil quickly. Therefore, it is best to store overripe fruits separately from other fresh fruits.

Question 16

Ripe fruit with a high water content is best if consumed within seven days of purchase

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Question 17

During heating, the fruit's osmotic system of selective permeability is replaced with simple diffusion, contributing to the loss of the fruit's shape

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Heating can disrupt the fruit's cell membrane and remove the selective permeability of its osmotic system. This can cause water, sugar, and other compounds to diffuse out of the fruit, leading to a loss of shape and potentially a loss of flavor and texture.

Question 18

Definition choices:
-jelly

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-jelly
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Question 19

A fresh fruit salad was made with the following fruits: oranges, bananas, pears, split red seedless grapes, and raspberries List the order in which the fruits were cut, first to last, and indicate why the fruits were cut up in this order

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Question 20

The colorful outer layer of citrus fruits, known as albedo, is not the entire peel, but the outermost, bright-colored layer above the white pith

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Quiz 14: Fruits