...Fruits and Vegetables Throughout my adolescence I have been told that fruits and vegetables are essential to a quality health. “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” or “It is important to eat your veggies to grow big and strong.” Although these foods contribute to a good health, they also differ in many ways. There are distinct requirements that allow a fruit to be a fruit, and a vegetable to be a vegetable, and the tastes and usage of these foods often bear no resemblance with each other. Before I proceed, I feel it is necessary to clarify any common misconception about fruits and vegetables that were brought up throughout my research. The tomato, thought to be a vegetable by many, as well as myself, is actually not, it is a fruit. The pumpkin and avocado also fall into the category of a fruit ("Did you know fruit facts".) These false impressions result in the mistaken identity in countless fruits and vegetables. A fruit is the ripened ovary of a flowering plant, often sweet and fleshy ("Fruits vs Vegetables"). On most accounts, fruits are foods that are consumed for dessert or as a snack. For example: apple pie, a banana split, or a strawberry shortcake, all of which are desserts with ingredients that require the use of fruit (MarthaStewart.com). The majority of fruits taste rather sweet due to a simple sugar called fructose. However, fructose is not the only element found in fruits. For a fruit to truly be a fruit, it must contain seeds. Some examples of fruits...
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...An Analysis of the Fruits and Vegetables Supply Chain Abstract Fruits and vegetables provides your body with the essential vitamins and minerals that is needed to maintain your health. Introduction It is no surprise these days that people are trying to live a healthier life. In order to do so one has to alter their diet and add fruits and vegetables. It takes time but the effort is worth it. We are learning every day that having fruits and vegetables in your diet can help guard against diseases and some types of cancer. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is doing their part to inform everyone about the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. Their website is chock full of information that every family can use to their benefit. Fruits and vegetables also provides your body with fruits and minerals. When you eat a variety of fruits and vegetables it helps you control your blood pressure and even weight loss. The daily recommended intake of fruits and vegetables is 4.5 cups. In addition to eating healthy physical activities should also be included such as biking, walking, and swimming and exercising. More and more workplaces are jumping on the band wagon to implement some form of wellness program with a variety of activities for employees to have an opportunity in having good health. Some have built gyms and allow employees time during the...
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...BENEFITS OF CONSUMING INCREASED AMOUNTS OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES A paper submitted for Seminar Class (5610) Presentation Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences December 4, 2013. Abstract The possibility that fruit and vegetables may help to reduce the risks of damaging the human body cells has been studied over the years. People with a relatively high intake of fruit and vegetables have a moderately reduced risk of contracting various chronic diseases caused by body cell damage. A combination of different studies conducted in the area of fruit and vegetable consumption were summarized in this paper in order to access the benefits associated with fruits and vegetables consumption. People from different races, ages, and genders were used as subjects for the experiments. Most of the analyses were done using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS version 16, Chicago, IL). Results were consistent with each other and revealed that fruits and vegetables are rich in dietary antioxidants. Increasing intakes of dietary antioxidants will help to reduce oxidative damage caused by free radicals and provide protection against the progression of a number of chronic diseases. Diseases such as cancer, stroke, dementia and others can be minimized by consuming increased amounts of fruits and vegetables. Although consuming adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables reduces the risk of developing chronic diseases, it is widely recognized that young adults’...
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...Ptak Prize Supply Chain Case Competition Preserving Green Vegetables at the Root Levels of the Supply Chain Driver’s Name: Facilities Team’s Name: BUPB-0107/14 Date of Submission: April 8, 2014 Team’s Name: BUPB-0107/14 Team Member -1 Name : Shahnewaz Reza Mansur Signature : Team Member - 3 Name : Subarna Mutsuddi Signature : Team Member - 4 Name : Sabila Tasneem Rahman Signature : Team Member - 2 Name : Abrar Ahsan Chowdhury Signature : Bangladesh Vegetable Industry: Present State Bangladesh is a land of Green. It has six different beautiful and wonderful seasons and in every season different kinds of vegetables are produced by the farmers. Vegetables are considered as important for the food security of Bangladesh. Nearly 100 different types of vegetables, comprising both local and exotic types, are grown in Bangladesh. The area under vegetable farming has increased over time. The production of vegetables has also increased from about 1.47 million metric tons in 2002-03 to about 1.89 million metric tons in 2006-07. Production of different Vegetables in Bangladesh Year | Brinjal (Kharif) | Brinjal (Rabi) | Tomato | Cauliflower | Cabbage | Radish | Other Veg. (Summer) | Other Veg.(Rabi) | Total | 2003-04 | 118.3 | 240.1 | 119.9 | 101.5 | 128.6 | 210.9 | 329.6 | 491.9 | 1740.7 | 2004-05 | 109.9 | 229.8 | 122.4 | 108.9 | 142.4 | 223.3 | 601.1 | 341.8 | 1884.6 | 2005-06 | 115.2 | 219.0 | 131.3 | 138...
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...| 2012 | | | Determination of the acidity and peroxide value of vegetable oils PIEB II – MIB|MIEQ Yen Nguyen-MESG Index Abstract 3 Introduction 4 Methods and Materials 6 Results and Discussion 7 Acidity 7 Peroxide 9 Conclusion 11 References 12 Annex 14 Abstract Nowadays the quality of commercial oil is very concerned by the customers, as oxidative stability is one of the most important factors in keeping the quality of oils, fatty acids in neutral fraction, peroxide values and induction period were evaluated as stability parameters in vegetable oil, in order to detect oxidative changes during cooking, this study performed an experiment to determine the changing in acidity values and peroxide values of one vegetable oil sample in different treatment conditions. Both acidity values and peroxide values were determined using standard titration methods appropriate for each indicator. All acidity values were in range 0.7817 – 0.9138 mg KOH/kg oil and this is below the recommended maximum for acidity index, it means that the oil is accepted for consumption. However there were no significant different between samples in different temperature, this conflicts with some other studies that demonstrated the significant effect of temperature on acid value and oleic acid values. The values of peroxide were in the range of 4.14-5.87 meq/kg oil and also in the acceptable range for peroxide value. The results showed that with a small amount of BHT added (20mg/g...
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...COMMUNICATIONS (A) DATE : OCTOBER 29, 2012 TO : DR. ONU FROM : TEAM 4 SUBJECT : A SHORT REPORT ABOUT STUDENT CUSTOMER’S BEHAVIOR IN BANGALORE TO VEGETABLE JUICE PAGES : 9 I. SUMMARY Indian students don’t drink vegetable juice much. Primarily, they drink soft-drinks, fruit juices, and hot drinks. They buy beverage at school, groceries stores, and gas stations sometimes. 90 percent of students drank vegetable juice before but a portion of them don’t want to drink it anymore because of taste. Indian students like vegetables such as tomato, potato, carrot, etc. and spend about 8,000 rupees on average for foods and drinks per month. Price is the primary factor when they consider to buy a product. Major Indian students use products that can help them in learning and willing to recommend vegetable juice for their friends and relatives. In order to capture this market segment, Coca-Cola should do market and customer behavior carefully before launching new line of vegetable juice production. Coca-Cola should consider the places, price and recipe for the product. Moreover, they should diversify the range of vegetable juice also and a good marketing strategy can help them to win customer. II. BACKGROUND Coca-Cola wants to establish the new line of production, vegetable juice to Indian students in Bangalore. This report is analysis and recommendation of the recent survey’s result about customer behavior before launching the new line of production...
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...eating correctly and following the food guide, you can lose weight and keep the weight off. Even a super busy person can do this. The food guide contains: “fruits, vegetables, proteins, grains, dairy’s, and oils” (Choosemyplate.gov). In the fruit group there are a lot of fruits to choose from. You have your most common fruits such as, “apples, bananas, Grapes, grapefruit, kiwi, plums” and so on (choosemyplate.gov). Make sure when you are picking out your fruits to go on your plant you need enough for half of your plate. Vegetables, are the next thing that needs to have half of you plate. “100% vegetable juice counts as two serving” (V8.com). Your vegetables consist of “dark green vegetables, such as Bok Choy, broccoli, collard greens, and dark green leafy lettuce” (choosemyplate.gov). Starchy vegetables consist of “green bananas, green peas, green lima beans, plantains, and potatoes” (choosemyplate.gov). Red & orange vegetables consist of “acorn squash, butternut squash, carrots, hubbard squash, pumpkin, red peppers, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and tomato juice” (choosemyplate.gov). Beans and peas consist of “black beans,black-eyed peas (mature, dry), garbanzo beans (chickpeas), kidney beans, lentils, navy beans, pinto beans, soy beans, split peas, and white beans” (choosemyplate.gov). Then there is your other vegetables such as “artichokes, asparagus, avocado, bean sprouts, beets, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, eggplant, green...
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...back yard or some other plot near your home in full sunlight is the most convenient spot for a home vegetable garden. However, poor drainage, shallow soil, and shade from buildings or trees may mean the garden must be located in an area farther from the house. In planning your garden, consider what and how much you will plant. It is better to have a small garden well maintained than a large one neglected and full of weeds. Diagram the garden rows on paper and note the length you wish to assign to each vegetable. Use a scale of a selected number of feet to an inch. Then you can decide how much seed and how many plants to buy. Consider also the possibility of working your vegetables in plots in front of your shrubbery. Many vegetables are ornamental in appearance. Some vegetables can be grown in your flower beds; others can be grown entirely in containers. The amount of sunlight your garden gets must also be considered. Leafy vegetables, for example, can be grown in partial shade but vegetables producing fruit must be grown in direct sunlight. Protecting The Garden Usually, the garden should be surrounded by a fence sufficiently high and close-woven to keep out dogs, rabbits, and other animals. The damage done by stray animals during a season or two can equal the cost of a fence. A fence also can serve as a trellis for beans, peas, tomatoes, and other crops that need support. In most sections of the country, rodents of various kinds damage garden crops. In the...
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...View by Meal Meals at a glance! See the food group amounts eaten at each meal. Print Page tchen1's Day Breakfast Totals Grains Vegetables Fruits Dairy Protein Foods Oils 1 oz. 0 cup(s) 1! cup(s) 1! cup(s) 0 oz. 0 tsp. Lunch Totals Grains Vegetables Fruits Dairy Protein Foods Oils 3" oz. " cup(s) 0 cup(s) 1! cup(s) " oz. 0 tsp. Dinner Totals Grains Vegetables Fruits Dairy Protein Foods Oils 2" oz. # cup(s) # cup(s) 0 cup(s) 0 oz. 0 tsp. Snack Totals Grains Vegetables Fruits Dairy Protein Foods Oils 0 oz. 0 cup(s) 0 cup(s) 0 cup(s) 0 oz. 0 tsp. Breakfast 1 medium (2-3/4" across) Apple, raw 1! cup(s) Fruits 1 piece (1/12 of 2-layer cake) Cake, yellow, with icing, from mix 1 ounce(s) Grains 1! cup (school carton) Milk, reduced fat (2%) 1! cup(s) Dairy Lunch 2 slice (1/8 of 12" pizza) Pizza, with meat and vegetables, regular crust 3" ounce(s) Grains " cup(s) Vegetables 1! cup(s) Dairy " ounce(s) Protein Foods 2 can (12 fl oz) Soft drink, cola (Pepsi, Coke) (no food groups) Dinner 1! cup Salad, garden, lettuce, tomato, carrots, no dressing # cup(s) Vegetables " tablespoon Mayonnaise, lowcalorie or diet (Light Mayonnaise) (no food groups) # cup, whole Strawberries, raw # cup(s) Fruits 1" cup Soup, mostly noodles, reduced fat, reduced sodium (Ramen) 2" ounce(s) Grains Snack Food Groups Grains Vegetables Fruits Dairy Protein Foods Oils My Plan Target 6 oz. per day 2" cup(s) per day 1" cup(s) per day 3 cup(s) per day 5 oz. per day 5 tsp. per day ...
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...Table of contents Introduction Main contents I. Business idea 1. Idea 2. Products 3. Sipplier list II. Business Plan 1. Strategic Analysis 2. Marketing plan 3. Financial plan III. Task conducted IV. Participants Introduction Consumer Trends for Fruit and Vegetable Products looks at the STEEP model to analyze factors that affect the marketplace. It explores consumer trends in Vietnam using the statistics on food consumption, how Vietnamese are spending their food money, demographics and growth in produce sales. Retail trends are explored, which include specialty foods, packaging, branding, organics, convenience foods and the ethnic market in their relation to fruit and vegetables. Finally, this information is applied to the Alberta situation, suggesting market research activities that producers and processors may consider. Fruit and vegetable consumption has grown over the last few years for a number of reasons. In general, people are more concerned about staying healthy and eating right, and research into nutraceuticals and functional food has highlighted the health compounds found in fruits and vegetables. There has also been an increase in vegetarian diets and a stronger demand for exotic produce, resulting in a wider variety of imports, during all seasons of the year. The Financial condition in Vietnam has been improved a lot for many years. With that development, the demand in people’s life, especially in special...
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...veggies. Growing up I couldn’t stand most veggies that my mother served. Outside of corn on the cob, drenched in butter, my mother had a tendency to boil all vegetables to death. I learned that was the way she was taught from her mother so naturally that way was the norm. Broccoli, carrots, and summer squash were all boiled so that they were always limp and drained of the color that proved they were once alive. No cheese sauce on the planet would save these once proud members of the vegetable community. This process was repeated for years until I met my wife. My wife opened my eyes to the fact that veggies didn’t have to be boiled and flavorless. I can remember the day, March 17, 1988 to be exact, when she decided that she would cook for the both of us. She made a simple chicken dish but she also cooked broccoli as a veggie side. At first I was apprehensive, but I told her that I would always try something once just in case I liked it. I never knew that cooked broccoli could have so much flavor. I was amazed by the thought of cooked broccoli that had a crunch and wasn’t a bleached shade of army green but almost evergreen in color. I ate the entire thing of broccoli. We talked about how she was taught to prepare vegetables and she was surprised that I only knew the boiling way. Afterwards she changed my opinion on many vegetables that for years I shunned at the...
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...Cargills Ceylon Ltd (Cargills) is a supermarket chain called Food City in Sri Lanka. It has improved the efficiency of its operations by purchasing directly from producers, increasing the efficiency in the chain, thereby increasing its own income as well as the price paid to smallholders. Its intervention in the passion fruit chain provides an example of how Cargills improved the efficiency of the chain resulting in considerable benefits to the producers and increased sales of passion fruit through its retail outlets. In a normal fruit and vegetable chain in Sri Lanka (see Figure 11) there are many actors who usually tend to act in their best interests rather than operating as a coordinated chain, resulting in high operating costs. Some 30% of the market value accrues to the middlemen, post-harvest losses amount to about 40% and only around 30% of the final value accrues to the producer. Figure 1: Conventional supply chain for fruits and vegetables (SL/kg) In the generic chain there are many problems. Usually low quality planting material is used. In addition, premature harvesting and poor post-harvest practices contribute to inferior product quality entering the markets. Fresh produce is traditionally transported to distant primary processing plants or markets, and the quality deteriorates en-route. Due to the inconsistencies and weaknesses in the supply chain the processing industry has been reluctant to invest in machinery, plant and equipment. In reverse, the weak linkages...
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...Zucchini Fritters Serves 4/ Prep time: 15 minutes/ Cook time: 10 minutes Fritter derives from the Latin word frictura, meaning "a fry." Most fritters are batter-encased fruit, vegetables, and meat that are immersed in oil to create a crisp, golden brown finish. These zucchini fritters are not batter encased, but still fry up crunchy and delectable. The trick to firm fritters that stay together in the skillet is to completely squeeze out the liquid from the grated zucchini. Under 30 Minutes 1½ pounds zucchini, grated and the liquid squeezed out 6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese ¼ cup almond flour 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 large egg, beaten Dash freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1. In a large bowl, stir together the zucchini,...
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...In his eye-opening book “Tomatoland: How Modern Industrial Agriculture Destroyed Our Most Alluring Fruit” author and journalist Barry Estabrook reveals to readers the many factors which ultimately affect the tomato one finds in the supermarket. These influential elements make up the general environment of not only the tomato farming market, but also the entire vegetable farming industry. According to Estabrook, the main aspect which influences the final product is political and legal regulations. “Regulations actually prohibit growers in the southern part of Florida from exporting many of the older tasty tomato varieties because their coloration and shape don’t conform to what the Florida Tomato Committee says a tomato should look like.” (Location 110?). In this case, regulations directly affect the taste, color and shape of the final product one finds in the grocery store. Also, this sort of regulation not only happens in the tomato industry, but other products in vegetable farming industry such as ….. Even more than laws, technology ultimately determines exactly what these vegetables will look and taste like after bought from the supermarket. The greenhouse industry, which has grown substantially in the last decade, uses genetic engineering technology to yield far more tomatoes than traditional farmers and produce them nearly flawless in appearance. The author explains that, “They have a standard set of plant genetics, a standard set of environmental conditions, and they squirt...
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...Project in Science Allium Cepa Onion The onion (Allium cepa) also known as the bulb onion or common onion, is used as a vegetable and is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Allium. Lactuca Sativa Spinach Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is an edible flowering plant in the family of Amaranthaceae. Daucas Carota Carrot The carrot (Daucus carota) is a root vegetable, usually orange in colour, though purple, red, white, and yellow varieties exist. It has a crisp texture when fresh. Piper Nigrum Black Pepper Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spiceand seasoning. Solanum Tubersum Potato The potato is a starchy, tuberous crop from the perennial nightshade Solanum tuberosum L. The word "potato" may refer either to the plant itself or the edible tuber. Lycopersican Esculentum Tomato The tomato is consumed in diverse ways, including raw, as an ingredient in many dishes, sauces, salads, and drinks. While it is botanically a fruit, it is considered a vegetable for culinary purposes (as well as under U.S. customs regulations, see Nix v. Hedden), which has caused some confusion. The fruit is rich in lycopene, which may have beneficial health effects. Ananas Comosus Pineapple The pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a tropical plant with edible multiple fruit consisting of coalesced berries,[2] and the most economically significant plant in the Bromeliaceae family...
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