Food Ingredients - Parts and Types of Fruits and Vegetables
Here you will learn some English words related to the different parts and types of fruits and vegetables such as "stem", "pulp", and "legume".
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a small, dry fruit that typically contains a single seed and is often surrounded by a hardened outer layer
a one-seeded fruit where the seed is fused with the fruit wall, commonly found in grasses and grains
a type of fruit that consists of an outer fleshy layer, a hard inner shell, and a single seed
a dry, hard covering type of fruit that splits open to release seeds, such as in poppy seeds or okra
a type of fruit that has a hard, pit-like stone (or seed) surrounded by fleshy edible fruit
a cluster of small individual fruits that develop from separate ovaries within a single flower
a type of fruit where the flesh comes from tissues other than the ovary
having an abundance of leaves or characterized by the presence of leaves
a variety of leafy vegetables that are commonly used as the base for salads
the main part of a plant that connects the roots to the twigs, leaves, and flowers
the underground part of a plant that absorbs water and minerals, sending it to other parts
having or resembling tubers, which are thickened, fleshy underground stems or roots
a large long vegetable of the squash family with green skin and white flesh, grown on the ground
the central part of a fruit that typically contains seeds, like in apples, pears, and pineapples
a simple sugar that is commonly used as a sweetener or a source of energy in various food and medical products
a sweet, liquid substance produced by flowers and used by insects as a source of energy
a natural substance found in fruits that is used as a thickening agent in food preparation
a small, hard seed or stone found inside certain fruits, such as peaches and cherries
a small, hard object produced by a fruit or vegetable that can grow into a new one
any of the inner parts of a fruit such as an orange, lemon, etc. that can be easily separated
the slender, elongated part of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, or fruits
the flavorful outer layer of citrus fruit peel used to add tangy taste to dishes
a small, round nut with a hard shell, known for its rich flavor and used in cooking and snacks
the central cylindrical part of the corn ear that is covered in tightly packed kernelsn
a small opening or indentation on the surface of certain fruits or vegetables, often associated with the attachment point or reproductive structures, such as in potatoes, pineapples, and beans
a small flower or cluster of flowers that form the flowering head of vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts, commonly used in culinary applications
the edible leafy greens or uppermost part of certain plants, used in culinary applications
the tissue within a seed that provides nourishment to the developing embryo
the middle layer of a fruit found between the outer skin and the inner core or seed, typically fleshy in texture
(of plant or fruit tissue) soft, juicy, and succulent, often with a high water content
preserved or enhanced in flavor and appearance through the application of a sugary syrup or glaze
(of fruits or vegetables) excessively ripe or beyond the point of optimal freshness