A critical look at fruits in Food Production for all levels

1. FRUITS
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2. FRUITS
Specific Objectives
 By the end of this sub-module unit, the trainee
should be able to:
 define terms
 classify fruits
 factors to consider in selecting fruits
 explain methods of preparing fruits
 explain methods of producing fruit dishes
 describe methods of presenting fruit dishes
 Prepare, produce and present fruit dishes
 explain qualities of fruit dishes
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3. Definition of terms
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Fruit is the edible seed bearing portion of
some cultivated or wild shrub, trees and
plants. Fruits can be eaten raw and served at
the beginning and the end of a meal.
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4. Classification of fruits
Type
1.
Stone fruits
Have a hard un edible
kennel inside the fruit
Example
Avocado
Peaches
Apricots
Grapes
Plums
Cherrie
Mangoes
2. Soft fruits fleshy
Strawberries Blackberries
Pawpaw
Ripe bananas
Water melons Sweet melons
3. Citrus fruits
Oranges
Lime
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Lemons
Tangerine

5. Cont…
Type
Example
4. Tropical
Passion fruits
Yellow passion
Tree tomato fruit
5. Hard fruits
Apples
Pears
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Guavas
Bananas
pawpaw

6. Factors to consider in
selecting fruits
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Buy fruits in season
Choose good quality fruit
They should appear fresh and firm to the touch
Should be clean free from disease or pest
damage and un-bruised.
They should be free from moulds, shriveling or
wilting
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7. Methods of preparing fruits
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Cutting
Slicing
Dicing
Peeling
Coring
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8. Methods of producing fruit
dishes
Fruits can be eaten: Rawsalads, juices, snacks, garnishes, cocktails, p
latters.
 Cooked –
jams, jellies, fritters, puddings, pastries, pies,
cakes, syrups.
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9. Methods of presenting fruit
dishes
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Clean serving equipment
Appropriate serving equipment
Fruit should not overflow
Use appropriate garnishes
Serve fruit dishes at their correct
temperatures
Portion sizes should be correct
Serve with suitable accompaniments
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10. Qualities of fruit dishes
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Good flavour
Appropriate temperature
Good texture
Have appropriate colour
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