Guidelines for Buying, Storing and Preparing (Junior Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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Benefits of buying fruit in-season
Benefits of buying fruit in-season
Fresher, better quality, usually cheaper
Perishable fruit means
Perishable fruit means
Can spoil quickly
Why avoid pre-packed fruit?
Why avoid pre-packed fruit?
Allows you to check for freshness
Signs of damage to avoid in fruit
Signs of damage to avoid in fruit
Wilting, bruising, rot, or mould
Why remove plastic wrapping?
Why remove plastic wrapping?
Prevents sweating and going off quickly
Where in fridge to store fruit?
Where in fridge to store fruit?
Fruit and vegetable drawer
Storage: apples/citrus vs bananas
Storage: apples/citrus vs bananas
Apples/citrus in fridge, bananas at room temp
Why peel fruit only if necessary?
Why peel fruit only if necessary?
Many nutrients are found in the skin
How to peel fruit to avoid waste?
How to peel fruit to avoid waste?
Thinly, using a peeler
Why avoid soaking fruit?
Why avoid soaking fruit?
Can lose vitamins
Why cut & serve apples/pears quickly?
Why cut & serve apples/pears quickly?
To prevent browning
First step in preparing fruit
First step in preparing fruit
Wash well in cold water