Fruits

Cranberries are a group of evergreen dwarf shrubs. The fruit is a berry which is larger than the leaves of the plant. The fruits are initially white, but they turn deep red when fully ripe. It has a somewhat acidic taste that adds to its sweetness. Usage Most of the cranberries produced are processed into making products like juice drinks, s...

Kiwi fruit or kiwi berry is an edible berry that has a soft texture and a sweet flesh. The fibrous greenish-brown outer portion shields the bright green flesh. The center of the fruit has black tiny edible seeds. Kiwi fruit is now a commercial crop in countries like Italy, France, Greece and New Zealand. The creamy flesh tastes like a mixture ...

Blueberry, often regarded as Mother Nature’s super antioxidant, ranks as the second favorite fruit in the world after strawberry. From sweet to tart and tangy, blueberries are grown in clusters and range in a size from a pea to a marble. The fruit turns from pale green to dark blue upon ripening. Types There are three commonly found var...

One of the most popular fruits, Mango is known to be the 'King of Fruits' because of its rich and aromatic flavor. It is the national fruit of India and also of Pakistan. In India, the green leaves are used ritually as floral decorations. The outer cover maybe yellow, orange or green depending on the type. The inside flesh is soft yellow, pul...

Belonging to the same family as cucumber, pumpkin and gourd, watermelon is actually a vegetable! It is, however, consumed as a fruit for it juicy flesh. Watermelon holds almost 92% water content and is considered an ideal health food. The red or pink flesh is secured by thick green rinds that are either spotted or striped. Watermelon can be oblon...

Though botanically a fruit, Tomato is often regarded as a vegetable. Having originated from Mexico, this fruit belongs to the nightshade family. The English name Tomato is originated from a Spanish name Tomate. Tomatoes are a versatile fruit and greatly used in diverse meal courses in varied forms.

Widely appreciated for its distinctive aroma, fiery red color and juicy taste, strawberry is everybodys favorite fruit. They are red, juicy and have a conical shape. Strawberrys belong to the rose family and are essentially grown for the fruit. Strawberries come in various shapes, sizes and colors; some are even off-white or yellow in color. Thoug...

It is not a nut but a floating aquatic plant that grows in marshes. It is commonly used in Chinese cooking. It is a seasonal fruit that is available only after the monsoon until the start of winter. Devil's pod, buffalo nut, water caltrop are some of its other names.

It is a tropical fruit that has a sweet taste, soft texture and are pear shaped. It is native to southern Mexico and Central America. The black seeds of papaya are actually edible and have a peppery taste. Young papaya contains papain and hence has been used as a meat tenderizer for centuries now. Types Two types of papayas are commonly ...

Copy Orange is a citrus fruit that can be sweet or bitter. Brazil is the worlds largest producer of oranges. It is believed to have originated in Southeast Asia. It is a winter fruit that is available mostly in colder climate but now it can be seen most of the year. Its consumption is the healthiest when eaten sitting in the morning sun, as it ...

Copy Orange is a citrus fruit that can be sweet or bitter. Brazil is the worlds largest producer of oranges. It is believed to have originated in Southeast Asia. It is a winter fruit that is available mostly in colder climate but now it can be seen most of the year. Its consumption is the healthiest when eaten sitting in the morning sun, as it ...

They are the fruits of the olive tree that have been cultivated for more than 5000 years in the Mediterranean. Its oldest cultivation is found to be in what is now Jordan. Olives are cultivated in autumn and winter for olive oil, fine wood, olive leaf and the fruit. They are either green or black in color though the color does not signify its matur...

Belonging to the member of rose family, pear is a fruit that is juicy and can have a mildly acidic to sweet taste. It typically has a rounded body that tapers into a neck. Pears are available in different forms: fresh, dried, canned or in the form of juice. The fruit is available in variety of colors from green to brown. They are used majorly in de...

Native to Turkish origin, Sultanas are large white grapes to rich golden-brown colour. Sultanas are often confused for raisins and currants, as all are dried forms of grapes. What differentiates Sultana from the other two varieties is its tenderness and sweetness. They are golden in color and are more plump, sweet and juicy when compared to raisins...

A fruit belonging to the berry family. The fruits turn pink to dark purple or black. It is about 2-3 cms long and has a sweet, tarty flavor. They get their color from a chemical called anthocyanins which is a great antioxidant. The ripe fruit is eaten raw or added in pies, teas and wine. It is similar to blackberry but with a very discrete fla...

Lychee is a fruit which has an extremely juicy whitish pulp and is usually eaten fresh. It is very sweet and tarty in taste. The fruit is oval shaped. It has a very enticing floral fragrance. It is covered with a rough texture which is pink in color and is to be removed before being consumed. It is very popular in China and India. It has an inedibl...

The juice extracted by crushing the pulp of lemon fruit. Lemon juice is most commonly used in a drink called lemonade which is made by using lemon juice, water and sugar. The juice is most widely used for various culinary and non-culinary purposes all over the world. The concentration of acidic content in the juice varies on variety of the fruit. ...

Lemon rind is basically the peel of the lemon. The outer yellow part of the rind is used a lot for flavouring of cakes, tarts, salads. It is usually grated to add flavour to the food. The rind is also called the lemon zest if grated. It can also be used to deodorize garbage disposal and for cleaning microwaves and refrigerators. Health Benefits ...