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Which food category am I describing? They are small, juicy fruits with thin skins.
Berries
These fruits have a single hard seed, called a pit or stone, and soft inner flesh covered by a tender, edible skin.
Drupes
Fruits that have a thick rind, or outer skin.
Melons
Fruits that have several small seeds and thick, firm flesh with a tender, edible skin.
Pomes
Fruits that have a thick rind and thick membrane separating the inner flesh segments.
Citrus
This is a chemical reaction in which oxygen in the air reacts with a special protein in the fruit, turning it brown.
Enzymatic browning
Why do we blanch fresh fruits?
To make them easier to peel.
A pepper or a tomato are examples of which type of vegetables?
Fruits
Artichoke is an example of which type of vegetables?
Flowers
Celery is an example of which type of vegetable?
Stem
Potatoes are an example of which type of vegetables?
Tubers
Carrots are an example of which type of vegetables?
Roots
Lettuce is an example of which type of vegetables?
Leaves
Onions are an example of which type of vegetables?
Bulbs
Peas are an example of which type of vegetable?
Seeds
These vegetables add flavor and aroma to dishes such as onions, garlic, celery and carrots.
Aromatic vegetables
