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’. This aromatic fruit has a high sugar content, minerals and vitamins. It has a rough, indehiscent red pericarp, a succulent edible aril and a single […]
Fruits
Papaya: Health Benefits, Side Effects, Nutrition Facts, Fun Facts & History
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 is called “paw paw or papaw” in the United Kingdom and North America, “papaya” in France, and “meloenboom” in Netherland. In Australia, the yellow-fleshed fruit […]
Gooseberry: Health Benefits, Fun Facts, Nutrition Facts, History and Recipes
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 its impressive nutrient content. These are small, round or oval-shaped berries scientifically known as Ribes uva-crispa L. Gooseberries flourish in the wild under temperate climates […]
Starfruit: Health Benefits, Side Effects, Nutrition Facts, Fun Facts and History
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 longitudinal ribs. The fruit is normally 5-18 cm long and has a smooth, shiny and waxy surface. The unripe fruit is translucent, green and firm. […]
Passion Fruit: Health Benefits, Side Effects, Fun Facts, Nutrition Facts and History
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 is nearly round or ovoid in shape and has a tough rind, smooth and waxy shell. Within is a cavity filled with orange-colored, pulpy juice […]
