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Chapter 4: Food Commodities (Pulses And Nuts) Flashcards

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What do legumes contain?

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-edible seeds

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What is contained in a pod?

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-edible seeds

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What are three edible seeds found in a pod?

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  • beans
  • peas
  • lentils
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What are beans, peas and lentils?

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-they are edible seeds found in a pod

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What is an example of a pod that can eaten as well as the seeds?

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-sugar snap peas

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What are pulses?

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-pulses are dried, edible seeds of plants which have edible pods and seeds

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What are dried, edible seeds of plants which have edible pods and seeds?

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-pulses

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What are nuts?

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-nuts are hard fruits that have only one edible seed enclosed by a shell

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What are hard fruits that have only one edible seed enclosed by a shell?

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-nuts

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Nuts are what fruits that have only one edible seed enclosed by a shell?

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-hard fruits

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Nuts are hard what that have only one edible seed enclosed by a shell?

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-fruits

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Nuts are hard fruits that have only what edible seed enclosed by a shell?

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-one

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Nuts are hard fruits that have only one what seed enclosed by a shell?

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-edible

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Nuts are hard fruits that have only one edible what enclosed by a shell?

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-seed

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Nuts are hard fruits that have only one edible seed what by a shell?

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-enclosed

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Nuts are hard fruits that have only one edible seed enclosed by a what?

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-shell

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What are nuts available as?

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  • whole
  • shelled
  • ground
  • flaked
  • chopped
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What are available as whole, shelled, ground, flaked or chopped?

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-nuts

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What shape are beans?

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-oval or kidney shaped

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What are oval or kidney shaped?

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-beans

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What are three examples of beans?

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  • soya
  • kidney
  • pinto
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Soya, kidney and pinto are types of what?

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-beans

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Soya is a type of what?

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-bean

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Kidney is a type of what?

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-bean

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Pinto is a type of what?
-bean
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What shape are peas?
-round
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What are round shaped?
-peas
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What are two examples of peas? | 2
- chickpeas | - garden peas
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What are chickpeas and garden examples of?
-peas
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What shape are lentils?
-they are flat disks
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What are flat disks?
-lentils
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What are two examples of lentils?
- red lentils | - yellow lentils
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Red and yellow are two types of what?
-lentils
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What are seven types of nuts | 7
- almonds - pistachio - pecans - brazil - cashew - hazelnuts - macadamia
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What type of protein do pulses contain?
-low biological value (LBV)
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What bean contains high biological value protein?
-the soya bean
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The soya bean contains what type of protein?
-high biological value
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Pulses lack what nutrient?
-fat
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What bean is a source of polyunsaturated fat?
-soya bean
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The soya bean is a source of what type of fat?
-polyunsaturated fat
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What carbohydrates do pulses contain?
-they contain starch and dietary fibre
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What B-group vitamins do pulses contain? | 3
- thiamine B1 - riboflavin B2 - pyridoxine B6
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What vitamin besides B-group vitamins are found in pulses?
-vitamin C
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What happens to the vitamin C found in pulses when they are processed?
-when they are processed e.g. canned the vitamin C is lost
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When is vitamin C lost from pulses?
-when they are processed e.g. canned
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What minerals are present in pulses?
- non-haem iron | - calcium
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What amount of calcium is found in pulses?
-a small amount
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How much water is found in pulses?
-water content varies depending on the type of pulse, but it is generally quite low
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What type of protein is found in nuts?
-small amounts of low biological value protein
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What type of fat is found in nuts?
-polyunsaturated fat
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How much polyunsaturated fat is found in nuts?
-nuts are high in polyunsaturated fat
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What carbohydrate is found in nuts?
-fibre
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What vitamins are found in nuts?
-B-group vitamins
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What vitamin do nuts lack?
-Vitamin C
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What minerals do nuts contain? | 2
- non-haem iron | - calcium
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How much water is found in nuts?
-nuts have a low water content
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Nuts are a source of LBV protein, what does this do?
-assists with growth and repair
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What found in nuts assists with growth and repair?
-low biological value
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Why are nuts valuable in the diets of vegans and vegetarians?
-source of low biological vale protein
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In who's diet is nuts valuable as they are a source of :BV protein?
-vegans and vegetarians
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What provide a source of dietary fibre, what does this prevent?
-this aids digestion and reduces the risk of bowel disorders
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What do nuts provide which aids digestion and reduces the risk of bowel disorders?
-fibre
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Nuts contain polyunsaturated fat, in who's diet is this beneficial?
-in those on low-cholesterol diets as polyunsaturated fat helps increase the production of high-density lipoproteins that help lower cholesterol levels
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Nuts are available in a variety of forms, e.g. ground and chopped, why is this beneficial?
-as it suites different tastes and adds variety to the diet
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How do nuts suit different tastes and add variety to the diet?
-they are available in a variety of different form e.g. ground and chopped
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Nuts are a versatile food, what are some examples of uses of nuts?
-they can be eaten raw and are also suited for use in a variety of dishes, e.g. stir-fries and desserts
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Before cooking what must be done to dried pulses?
-they must be soaked overnight to rehydrate them and to shorten cooking time
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When must dried pulses be soaked overnight to rehydrate them and to shorten cooking time?
-before cooking
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What should pulses be cooked in?
-a saucepan of boiling water
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For how long should pulses be cooked in a saucepan of boiling water?
-for the duration specified on the instructions
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For how long are pulses usually cooked?
-30-50 minutes
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Where should dried pulses be stored?
-in an airtight container out of direct sunlight
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What should be stored in an airtight container out of direct sunlight?
-dried pulses
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Where should canned pulses be stored?
-in a cool cupboard
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What should be stored in a cool cupboard?
-canned pulses
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What should pulses be used before?
-before their best before date
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What are the culinary uses of pulses? | 3
- soups - savoury dishes - dips
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What are some examples of soups made using pulses? | 2
- pea soup | - red lentil soup
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What are some examples of savoury dishes made with pulses? | 2
- chilli con carne | - tarka dahl
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What is an example of dips made with pulses?
-refried bean dip
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What are the culinary uses of nuts? | 4
- garnish - salads - savoury dishes - desserts
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What are some examples of garnishes made using nuts? | 2
- doughnuts | - coffee cake
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What are some examples of salads made using nuts?
-Waldorf salad
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What are some examples of savoury dishes made using nuts?
- nut loaf | - pilaf
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What are some examples of desserts made using nuts? | 2
- pecan pie | - baklava

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