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Fruit with a single seed surrounded by edible pulp
ex: apricots, cherries, peaches, plums |
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| One of two general subdivisions of melons; includes honeydew, cantelope, and other melons characterized by having a thick pulp surrounding a large central cavity full of small seeds |
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Fruit with a central core containing 5 seeds surrounded by thick, edible pulp
ex: applies, quince, and pears |
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Small fruits with a fragile, easily damaged cell structure
heavy water content and thin cell walls
ex: blackberries, blueberries |
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Fruit rich in vitamin C
ex: oranges, lemons, grapefruit |
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| Pressure exerted to move water in or out of cells to equalize the concentration of solute in the cell and in the surrounding medium |
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| Simmering fruit in a sugar syrup |
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| Simmering in water or other liquid just below boiling until food is tender |
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