Fruit

• Forms of fruit


  ->dried

  ->frozen

  ->canned
• When fruits ripen, their colours, tastes and textures can change
• Nutritional value

  ->low-fat foods

  ->carbohydrates

  ->vitamins A, C, E

  ->dietary fibre

  ->minerals
• Seasonal fruits


  only grow at certain times of year
• There are four main fruit groups
• Stone fruits


  ->peaches and cherries

  ->should be kept in the refrigerator or in a fruit bowl for quick ripening
• Berry fruits


  ->blueberries and blackberries

  ->should be kept in the refrigerator
• Hard fruits


  ->pears and apples

  ->should be kept away from light (possibly in a refrigerator)
• Citrus fruits


  ->limes and lemons

  ->should be kept in a dry, cool place (sometimes in a refrigerator)
• Exotic fruits


  ->pineapples and bananas