Fruit

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  1. 3. This type of packed canned fruit retains more flavor and has fewer calories
  2. 4. Some frozen fruits are ____________ to retain shape
  3. 6. Best sign of ripeness for watermelon is a ___________ underside
  4. 8. Most popular fruit in the United States
  5. 9. Prevents moisture loss for apples
  6. 11. Responsible for enforcing quality and safety standards
  7. 14. Also known as muskmelons
  8. 15. Most commonly used type of lime in the United States
  9. 16. Evaluating food against a uniform set of quality standards
  10. 17. Briefly dropping fruit into boiling water to make it easier to remove skin
  11. 18. This type of packed canned fruit preserves the shape of the fruit
  12. 20. Term used to describe grapes that are best eaten fresh rather than used for juice or raisins
  13. 22. Citrus fruit with an easy to peel skin
  14. 23. Used to add flavor and color to dishes without adding citric acid
  15. 26. When fruits brown after being cut and are exposed to air
  16. 27. Avoid selecting peaches that are __________
  17. 28. Citrus staple in most kitchens
Down
  1. 1. Fall into two categories: sweet and sour
  2. 2. Another word for stone fruits
  3. 5. An indentation where the stem of the plant was indicates that the melon was fully ripe when pulled from the vine
  4. 6. European plums come in this color but Japanese plums do not
  5. 7. Nutrient dense - provides Vitamins A and C
  6. 9. You should always __________ fruit to remove dirt, residual pesticides, and wax coatings
  7. 10. Expensive, delicate, and has a short shelf-life
  8. 12. The process of adding acid to an item to keep fruits looking fresh
  9. 13. Key indicator of quality for citrus fruits
  10. 16. Has two categories: white-fleshed and pink-fleshed
  11. 19. Can be stored for several months under refrigeration
  12. 21. This type of orange skin is easier to peel and best for eating fresh
  13. 24. White inner part of fruit skin that has a bitter taste
  14. 25. Cans of fruit are _________________ to destroy microorganisms