Unit 2 - Plant Products

Word

Example

fruit

Fruit is an important part of a balanced diet

vegetable

Vegetables like carrots and spinach are rich in vitamins

harvest

The harvest of tomatoes is expected to be good this year

tuber

Potatoes are a type of tuber that grows underground

melon

Melons are often grown in warm climates during the summer months

grain

Grain crops like wheat and barley are staple foods worldwide

industrial crop

Cotton is an industrial crop used to make fabric

legume

Legumes like beans and lentils are high in protein

cereal

Cereal grains like rice and oats are commonly consumed

farmer's market

Many farmers sell their produce directly at the farmer's market

crop rotation

Crop rotation helps maintain soil fertility

herb

Herbs like basil and mint are often used in cooking

spices

Spices such as cinnamon and clove add flavor to dishes

vinegar

Vinegar is often used in salad dressings

tea

Tea leaves are harvested to make a variety of teas

coffee

Coffee is made from the roasted beans of a coffee plant

rice

Rice is a staple food in many Asian countries

olive

Olives are harvested for both food consumption and oil production

sunflower

Sunflower seeds are used to make cooking oil

coconut

Coconut is used in various products like oil, milk, and water

almond

Almonds are a popular snack and are also used in baking

walnut

Walnuts are a great source of healthy fats and protein

date

Dates are often eaten as a natural sweet snack

pomegranate

Pomegranate seeds are often added to salads for a burst of flavor

cranberry

Cranberries are used in juices, sauces, and jams

apple

Apples are a popular fruit that can be eaten raw or cooked

pear

Pears are often used in baking or eaten fresh

peach

Peaches are harvested in the summer and eaten fresh or canned

plum

Plums are often made into jams or eaten fresh

mango

Mangoes are tropical fruits with a sweet, juicy flesh

papaya

Papaya is rich in vitamin C and often used in tropical dishes

pineapple

Pineapples are tropical fruits that have a sweet, tangy flavor

banana

Bananas are rich in potassium and are often eaten as a snack

avocado

Avocados are known for their healthy fats and creamy texture

lettuce

Lettuce is often used in salads for its crisp texture

cucumber

Cucumbers are refreshing and commonly used in salads

tomato

Tomatoes are used in salads, sauces, and soups

bell pepper

Bell peppers are rich in vitamins and add flavor to dishes

carrot

Carrots are root vegetables that are often used in salads

onion

Onions are commonly used in cooking to add flavor

garlic

Garlic adds a strong, pungent flavor to many dishes

sweet potato

Sweet potatoes are nutritious and can be used in many dishes

beet

Beets are root vegetables known for their deep red color