Storing Fruits and Veggies

What should you look for when selecting canned fruits and vegetables?

• Nutritional value and expiration date

• Brand and packaging design

• Price and availability

• Country of origin

What is one characteristic of boxed/packaged food?

• Always fresh

• May be dehydrated

• Always frozen

• Never expires

When checking boxed/packaged food, what should you look for in the containers?

• Crushed and opened

• Uncrushed and unopened

• Expired and damaged

• Frozen and sealed

Fill in the blank: Check for sell by or _______ dates when examining boxed/packaged food.

• expiration

• manufacture

• production

• delivery

What should you look for on the outside of a frozen food container?

• Loose content

• Ice crystals

• Torn packaging

• All of the above

What should you look for when choosing fresh fruits?

• Slightly firm and heavy fruits

• Fruits with bruises

• Overripe fruits

• Light and soft fruits

Fill in the blank: Some fruits can be bought before being completely ripe, such as avocados, bananas, mangoes, papayas, peaches, and _______.

• pears

• apples

• oranges

• grapes

Choosing fruits that are in season is important because:

• they are cheaper and fresher.

• they are available all year round.

• they are imported from other countries.

• they are always organic.

What should you look for in fresh vegetables?

• Color and texture

• Size and shape

• Price and availability

• Brand and packaging

Some fresh foods are not actually refrigerated in the store. How should they be stored at home?

• In the refrigerator

• At room temperature

• In a cool, dark place

• In an airtight container