What is Fruit? “Is the part of a flower which will develop into a new plant in the right conditions”

4 Main groups of Fruit!

Fruit with Stones

Soft or Berry Fruit

Hard Fruit

Citrus Fruit

Other Fruits

Why is fruit important In the Diet? Colour, flavour, texture. Provides water and succulence and is very refreshing. Provides vitamins, especially vitamin C and dietary fibre.

Ways we eat fruit! Raw Cooked Frozen Jam

Fruit needs to be ripe! Fruit grows to full size Fruit changes colour Starch turns to sugar Flesh becomes tender Develops fruity smell What happens to fruit that is not eaten?

Storing Fruit Fruit is perishable. Store in a cool place Never store bananas in the fridge

Buying Fruit Check for bruising / damage Check for ripeness

FRUITS FROM AROUND THE WORLD FRUITS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

POMEGRANATE  Comes from California  Contains sacs full of seeds which is the only part you eat  The seeds can be used for decoration  The red juice can stain your clothes

HORNED MELON  Comes from Africa  Like a large lemon  Has a yellow / green flesh inside  Tastes like a cross between a lime and a cucumber

MANGO  Comes from South East Asia  1000 different types of mango  Tastes like a cross between a peach & a pineapple  Grown on trees which can grow to up to 60 feet tall

STAR FRUIT  Comes from Sri Lanka  2 Different types – sweet & sour  They bruise very easily  Taste like a cross between an apple and a grape