Production of

Processed
Fruit and
Vegetables
The Philippines, being in the
tropics has soil being suited for
growing fruits and vegetables.
Filipinos eat raw fruits and
vegetables such as lettuce. They
also use fruits and vegetables as
part of a meat and dish .
 The Fruit
Calendar Of
Philippines
FILIPINO NAME:
Abockado

ENGLISH NAME:
Avocado

SEASON:
February - July
FILIPINO NAME:
Atis

ENGLISH NAME:
Sweetsop

SEASON:
September - December
FILIPINO NAME:
Balimbing

ENGLISH NAME:
Star Fruit

SEASON:
April - June
FILIPINO NAME:
Bayabas

ENGLISH NAME:
Guava

SEASON:
June - November
FILIPINO NAME:
Dalanghita

ENGLISH NAME:
Native Orange

SEASON:
October - February
FILIPINO NAME:
Dayap

ENGLISH NAME:
Lime

SEASON:
September - November
FILIPINO NAME:
Duhat

ENGLISH NAME:
Black plum

SEASON:
March - July
FILIPINO NAME:
Durian

ENGLISH NAME:
Durian

SEASON:
August - October
FILIPINO NAME:
Guyabano

ENGLISH NAME:
Soursop

SEASON:
August - November
FILIPINO NAME:
Kaimito

ENGLISH NAME:
Star Apple

SEASON:
January - March
FILIPINO NAME:
Kalamansi

ENGLISH NAME:
Philippine Melon

SEASON:
June - October
FILIPINO NAME:
Kamias

ENGLISH NAME:
Balimbi

SEASON:
July - September
FILIPINO NAME:
Kasuy

ENGLISH NAME:
Cashew

SEASON:
April - May
FILIPINO NAME:
Langka

ENGLISH NAME:
JackFruit

SEASON:
March - April
FILIPINO NAME:
Lansones

ENGLISH NAME:
Lanzon

SEASON:
August - November
FILIPINO NAME:
Mabolo

ENGLISH NAME:
Ebony

SEASON:
August - October
FILIPINO NAME:
Makopa

ENGLISH NAME:
Curacao Apple

SEASON:
May - July
FILIPINO NAME:
Mangga

ENGLISH NAME:
Mango

SEASON:
May - June
FILIPINO NAME:
Manggostan

ENGLISH NAME:
Manggosteen

SEASON:
May - November
FILIPINO NAME:
Milon

ENGLISH NAME:
Melon

SEASON:
April - July
FILIPINO NAME:
Pakwan

ENGLISH NAME:
Watemelon

SEASON:
April - July
FILIPINO NAME:
Papaya

ENGLISH NAME:
Papaya

SEASON:
Year Round
FILIPINO NAME:
Pasyonaryo

ENGLISH NAME:
Passion Fruit

SEASON:
March - April
FILIPINO NAME:
Pinya

ENGLISH NAME:
Pineapple

SEASON:
April - June
FILIPINO NAME:
Saging

ENGLISH NAME:
Banana

SEASON:
Year Round
FILIPINO NAME:
Sampalok

ENGLISH NAME:
Tamarind

SEASON:
September - December
FILIPINO NAME:
Santol

ENGLISH NAME:
Santol

SEASON:
July - September
FILIPINO NAME:
Siniguelas

ENGLISH NAME:
Spanish Plum

SEASON:
Apil to June
FILIPINO NAME:
Suha

ENGLISH NAME:
Pomelo

SEASON:
November - January
FILIPINO NAME:
Tiesa

ENGLISH NAME:
Carristel Tiesa

SEASON:
October - November
The Importance of fruit and
vegetables Processing

Processed fruit and vegetables

offer convenience in terms of
availability and waste of
disposal.Processed Fruit and
Vegetables lessen the time in
preparing meals because of ready
Causes of Fruits and
Vegetables spoilage

It is basic knowledge that natural food

are perishable because they are
biological materials and are great
source of enzymes.Mold,yeast,
bacteria and also chemical can cause
spoilage.
 Tips in
Selecting and
Buying Fruits
1.Buy fruits in season that are less
expenses than those of season
fruits.
2.Buy fruits in the morning, if
possible,when are fruit are
relatively fresh.
3.Try not to buy in large quantities;
they have high perishability

4.Choose fruit with good color and

aroma.
5. Select fruits that are ripe but
bruised and soft.

6.Check the weight of the fruit ; heavy

fruit are known to be best choice .
7.Fruits should be plump and fully
mature.
8.Fruits should be heavy, aromatic,
free from decay and diseases and a
bit soft.
9. Citrus fruit should be fine
grained, thin skinned and
smooth.
10. Fruits like papaya should be
free from lumps and have good
shapes.
11. Pineapple should be
yellowish brown and heavy
relation to size.
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