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What are some maturity indices used to determine the appropriate harvesting level of fruits and vegetables?
What are some maturity indices used to determine the appropriate harvesting level of fruits and vegetables?
physicochemical characteristics such as weight, fullness of finger, total soluble solids, sugar to acid ratio, colour, heat units, and period after blooming
What are the two types of carbohydrates found in fruits and vegetables?
What are the two types of carbohydrates found in fruits and vegetables?
digestible carbohydrates (sugars and starches) and indigestible cellulose (roughage)
In terms of digestion, why is roughage important?
In terms of digestion, why is roughage important?
It provides fiber and aids in normal digestion
Besides carbohydrates, what other important nutrients do fruits and vegetables provide?
Besides carbohydrates, what other important nutrients do fruits and vegetables provide?
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Why is there an increasing demand for fruits and vegetables?
Why is there an increasing demand for fruits and vegetables?
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What are some examples of maturity indices used to determine the appropriate harvesting level of fruits and vegetables?
What are some examples of maturity indices used to determine the appropriate harvesting level of fruits and vegetables?
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What are the two types of carbohydrates found in fruits and vegetables?
What are the two types of carbohydrates found in fruits and vegetables?
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Besides carbohydrates, what other important nutrients do fruits and vegetables provide?
Besides carbohydrates, what other important nutrients do fruits and vegetables provide?
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In terms of digestion, why is roughage important?
In terms of digestion, why is roughage important?
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Why is there an increasing demand for fruits and vegetables?
Why is there an increasing demand for fruits and vegetables?
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