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Used in pies, pastries and jams. Apricot. Leek. Believed to be from the Mediterranean ... Very jelly-like when ripe. Make a pudding or use in smoothies ... – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Name the fruits and vegetables as they appear


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Mystery Food
  • Name the fruits and vegetables as they appear

if you can!
2
Kiwi
  • Also called Chinese Gooseberry
  • Sometimes added to sorbets and ice creams

3
Pomegranate
  • From the Mediterranean
  • Found in ancient carvings of Egypt and China

4
Cress
  • Found in Europe
  • Seen most often in salads, on sandwiches or as a
    garnish

5
Parsnip
  • Started out in Eastern Europe
  • Steam, boil, braise, roast or microwave
  • Source of vitamins C and K, folate, potassium and
    fiber

6
Kumquat
  • Berry-like small orange from China
  • Thin sweet peel and bitter fruit
  • Used to garnish meat or fish

7
Mango
  • Use in fruit salads or puree to add to smoothies
  • Thought to be from either India or Burma

8
Truffle
  • Found in Europe
  • Pigs are used to sniff them out from around the
    bottoms of trees
  • Great in sauces and soups

9
Jerusalem Artichoke
  • Originated in North America
  • Columbus brought it back to Europe
  • Cook it similarly to a potato
  • Used in stews, casseroles and sauces

10
  • From the Mediterranean
  • Source of vitamin C, folate, potassium and fiber
  • Shred and put in a salad or cook and season with
    butter and salt

Beet
11
  • Native to China
  • Been around since 200 BC
  • Used in pies, pastries and jams

Apricot
12
Leek
  • Believed to be from the Mediterranean
  • Welsh troops wore these as an emblem when
    fighting the Saxons in 640 AD
  • It became the symbol of Wales.

13
Persimmon
  • Good source of vitamins A and C as well as fiber
  • Very jelly-like when ripe
  • Make a pudding or use in smoothies

14
Chicory
  • Native to the Mediterranean and China
  • Serve with boiled or baked ham
  • Often used as animal feed, but also for people

15
Rhubarb
  • Watch out! The leaves are poisonous
  • Native to central Asia
  • Can be sweetened and eaten as a fruit

16
Rutabaga
  • Native to Europe
  • Great source of vitamin C, potassium and fiber
  • A lot like a turnip, but sweeter and more bluish
    in color

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Sources
  • thefoody.com
  • worldcommunitycookbook.org
  • gettyimages.com
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