Across
- 4. A natural form of sugar responsible for the sweetness of fruits
- 6. Type of browning that occurs when the oxygen in the air comes in contact with the flesh of cut fruit
- 8. The white, spongy inner part of the skin of citrus fruits
- 11. A gas emitted by certain fruits (including apples, bananas, melons, and avocados) that causes fruits to ripen
- 13. A browning process
- 15. A sauce made from a purée of vegetables or fruits that can be served hot or cold
- 16. The colorful, outermost part of the skin of citrus fruits
Down
- 1. Fruits that have a central pit enclosing a single seed
- 2. Category of fruits that cannot tolerate frost, such as figs, kiwis, mangos, and bananas
- 3. ______ oxidase (PPO) is an enzyme in some fruits that causes enzymatic browning to occur more quickly
- 5. The category of fruits that includes berries, cherries, grapes, melons, peaches, nectarines, plums, and pears
- 7. Baking soda is a/an ____ that causes the cells to break down more quickly, making fruit soft
- 8. A cooking technique in which food is cooked in simmering liquid
- 9. The category of fruits that includes apples and citrus fruits, such as oranges, grapefruits, lemons, limes, and tangerines
- 10. A sauce made by simmering dried fruits, such as apricots, currants, and raisins
- 12. An organ that develops from the ovary of a flowering plant and contains one or more seeds
- 14. Help fruit to retain its structure (for example, lemon juice)