Quality Factors of Fruits and Vegetables Quiz
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What are the paramount considerations in the composition of fruit for processing?

  • Firmness, ripeness, juiciness, seed count
  • Size, shape, weight, appearance
  • Sweetness, acidity, aroma, shelf life
  • Texture, flavor, color, nutritional value (correct)

    • Which factors largely affect the quality of fruits and vegetables?

  • Transportation, storage, packaging
  • Soil type, water source, sunlight exposure
  • Pre-harvest, harvest, post-harvest (correct)
  • Pesticide use, fertilizer application, crop rotation

    • What are the two main categories of pre-harvest factors affecting fruit and vegetable quality?

  • Environmental, cultural (correct)
  • Physical, physiological
  • Mechanical, biological
  • Genetic, chemical

    • Why are fresh fruits and vegetables highly prone to losses?

    <p>Because they are composed of living tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is of paramount importance for most processing methods in relation to fruit composition?

    <p>High visual quality and texture, flavor, color, nutritional value</p> Signup and view all the answers

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