Vegetables (Junior Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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How many veg classification groups?
How many veg classification groups?
Four
Name the 4 veg groups
Name the 4 veg groups
Root, Green, Fruit, Pulse/Legume
5 examples of root veg
5 examples of root veg
Carrot, Potato, Turnip, Onion, Garlic
4 examples of green veg
4 examples of green veg
Broccoli, Spinach, Lettuce, Celery
4 examples of fruit veg
4 examples of fruit veg
Tomato, Pepper, Aubergine, Cucumber
Examples of pulse/legume veg
Examples of pulse/legume veg
Peas, Lentils, Beans
Water % in root veg
Water % in root veg
70-90%
Protein % in green veg
Protein % in green veg
3%
Water % in green veg
Water % in green veg
90-95%
Protein % range in pulses
Protein % range in pulses
2-44%
Water % in pulses
Water % in pulses
14-19%
Carbohydrate % in root veg
Carbohydrate % in root veg
5-10%
What does 'in season' mean?
What does 'in season' mean?
When veg/fruit available fresh at their best in nutritive value, flavour & texture
Benefits of buying in season in Ireland
Benefits of buying in season in Ireland
More sustainable, eco-friendly, reduces food miles
What is best about in season veg?
What is best about in season veg?
Nutritive value, flavour and texture