3. Classification of Fruit

1.       Soft: small, soft fruit which does not have any noticeable seeds, pips or stones. Soft fruit has a short shelf-life and can be easily damaged in transport.
Example: Berries, strawberries

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2.       Hard: medium sized fruit that is slightly more resilient to transporting than soft fruit, due to its slightly tougher exterior. Shelf-life is comparatively longer.
Example: apples, pears

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3.       Citrus: a variety of fruits that share common characteristics, such as a tough outer skin and segmented juicy flesh. 
Example: oranges, lemons, grape-fruit, limes

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4.       Stone: fruit which is characterized by a fleshy outer part enclosing a hard stone.
Example: cherry, plum, peach
 

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5.       Tropical: fruit that is known to grow in tropical regions
Example: guava, mango, papaya, watermelon


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