Fruit and Vegetables Study Guide

Fruits

Fruits can be categorized by their flavor profiles and origins, ranging from common orchard fruits to exotic tropical varieties.

Common and Orchard Fruits

• Pome and Stone Fruits: Apple, Pear, Peach, Plum, Apricot, and Cherry.
• Berries and Small Fruits: Strawberry and Grapes.

Citrus Fruits

These are characterized by their acidic and tangy flavors:

• Orange, Tangerine, Lemon, and Lime.

Tropical and Exotic Fruits

These fruits typically grow in warmer climates:

• Tropical Staples: Banana, Mango, Pineapple, Papaya, Coconut, and Avocado.
• Exotic Varieties: Dragon fruit, Star fruit, Jackfruit, Passion fruit, Guava, Custard apple, and Soursop.
• Melons: Watermelon and Melon.

Vegetables

Vegetables are grouped based on the part of the plant they come from or their culinary use.

Leafy Greens and Cruciferous Vegetables

• Leafy Greens: Spinach, Lettuce, Arugula, Chard, and Coriander.
• Cruciferous: Broccoli, Cabbage, and Cauliflower.

Root and Tuber Vegetables

• Root Vegetables: Carrot and Beet.
• Tubers and Starches: Potato, Sweet potato, Cassava, and Yam.

Gourd and Nightshade Vegetables

• Nightshades: Tomato, Eggplant (including Scarlet Eggplant), Bell pepper, and Chilly pepper.
• Gourds and Others: Cucumber, Pumpkin, Chayote, Gherkin, and Okra / Ladyfinger.

Legumes

• Peas and String beans.

Nuts, Seeds, and Dried Fruits

• Nuts: Almond, Cashew (or Cashew nut), Brazil nut, and Peanuts.
• Dried Fruits and Olives: Raisins, Date, and Olive.

Shopping and Procurement

Terms related to the process of acquiring produce:

• Locations: Market and Supermarket.
• Tools: Cart and Shopping list.