Exam 13: Vegetables and Legumes

In older plants, which pigment is degraded, causing underlying pigments to show?

Anthocyanin pigments are found in all of the following except

Which of these are fruits that often masquerade as vegetables?

The best amount of vegetables to buy is an amount that will be used within 2 weeks.

If a nonstainless metal knife is used to cut red cabbage, the _____ pigment will react with the metal ions in iron, tin, or aluminum and create off-colors.

The Maillard reaction may be observed in cut-up potatoes that turn pinkish-brown when exposed to oxygen.

The preparation of vegetables involving a browned or crusted top is

Vegetables are defined as

In general, maximum flavor retention occurs with longer cooking times.

Cooked beans will last 4 to 5 days in the refrigerator and 6 months in the freezer.

When preparing cauliflower, onions, white potatoes, and turnips, their color may be further whitened by

_____ is a naturally aged and fermented soy sauce.

Which of the following is not a bulb vegetable?

Even though textured vegetable protein is made from soybeans, because of its other ingredients, it is not a suitable meat alternative for vegans.

Which component of vegetables is thought to decrease the risk of colon cancer?

The short-soak method used for fibrous greens involves boiling for 2 minutes and then continuing to soak in that water for 1 hour off the heat.

What are the most complete sources of protein in the plant kingdom?

Which of the following is a boiled leafy green exotic vegetable that is prepared like spinach?

Adding alkaline ingredients like baking soda to vegetables will brighten and preserve their flavor.

What roles are played by heat, acid, alkali, metals, cooking times, temperatures, and cooking methods for vegetables and legumes? What effects do these factors have on the final products?