Fruits

Lychee (also known as litchi) is a tropical to subtropical fruit that originated in southern China and northern Vietnam. In Chinese, lychee (荔枝, lizhi) means ‘gift for a joyful life’.…

Papaya belongs to the Caricaceae family. It was once an exotic fruit that reminds us of the tropics. Papaya has many different names. The Mexican Indians call it ambapaya. It…

Closely associated with currants, gooseberry is another fruit that is a powerhouse in itself of numerous vitamins and minerals. Gooseberries are widely considered as among the healthiest fruits available for…

Starfruit (Averrhoa carambola) is the fruit of the carambola tree (Oxalidaceae family). The name of starfruit comes from its yellowish-green color and a star-like shape with three to five unique…

Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) is an exotic climbing vine. Originating in South America, passion fruit is now grown worldwide mainly at different tropical and subtropical countries. In general, passion fruit…