NUTRITION
FOOD SAFETY
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Question
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What term describes fruit that is just past its optimum maturity?
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overripe
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spoiled
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dropeed
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fermented
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -After maturation or harvest, fruits lose fluid (water), causing a decrease in turgor pressure, so the fruits shrivel. In fruits like strawberries, once the fruit loses 6–10% of its fluid, it no longer looks good and might not be picked up by consumers. Plant cell wall structure.
Detailed explanation-2: -Most fruits produce a gaseous compound called ethylene that starts the ripening process.
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