Fruits Information

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CONTENTSTypes of fruitsLists of fruitsNutritional values of fruitsUses of fruitsFruit factsFruit RecipesFruits CarvingBeauty tips using fresh fruitsFruits Quiz

TYPES OF FRUITS

The three main classification of fruits are:

• Simple fruits• Compound fruits• Accessory fruits

Simple FruitsSimple fruits develop from a single ovary of a

single flower.They can be either dry or fleshyThe two types of simple fruits are

Simple fleshy fruitsSimple dry fruits

Simple fleshy fruitsFleshy fruits are fruits that have a fleshy part between the fruit’s covering and the seeds.Fleshy fruits include eggplant, squash and tomatoes which are commonly called vegetables.

Simple dry fruits• Dry fruits are fruits which are dried either naturally or artificially to remove its original water content.• The two types of dry fruits are

Dehiscent dry fruits andIndehiscent dry fruits.

Compound fruitsFruits that develop from several ovaries from either a single flower or multiple flowers are compound fruits.There are two types of compound fruits which are:

Aggregate fruitsMultiple fruits

Accessory fruitsThe fruits in which the fleshy part is formed by the parts other than the ovary and its outer wall are accessory fruits.They are some times known as the false fruit or pseudocarp.To know more about the accessory fruits: click here

LIST OF FRUITS

The list of fruits include: Temperate fruits Tropical fruits Sub tropical fruits Mediterranean fruits Inedible fruits Exotic fruits Hybrid fruits

Temperate fruits require a cold season for their growth.

Its varieties are: pome fruits, stone fruits and berry fruits.

• Tropical fruits grow in warm countries. They cannot tolerate temperature close to freezing point.

• Subtropical fruits requires warm condition but they can tolerate and survive in light frosts.

• Mediterranean fruits do not grow in northern climate and require some colder weather for their growth.

Inedible fruits and their leaves are poisonous, consumption of which causes breathing problems, vomiting, dizziness etc.

Exotic fruits are fruits that are cultivated and grown outside the native, some of which are tropical.

Rambutan, star fruit, sapodilla are some of the exotic fruits.

Hybrid fruits are formed by cross breeding of two different fruits.

For example, grapple is a combination of grapes and apple, which tastes like grape and looks like apple.

NUTRITIONAL VALUES OF FRUITS

Fruits and vegetables are a great source of nutrients.

Click here for the chart of nutrient contents of your favorite fruits and vegetables.

USES OF FRUITS

Fruits are one of the most important and natural food, which has a lot of Strong health benefits.

Fruits possess vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals in abundance which protect us from many diseases.

Know the benefits of such fruits by clicking here

FRUIT FACTS

Did you know?Apples float in water since they have 25% air.Pineapples can be ripened quickly by making

it stand upside down.Want to know more such facts? Click on the

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FRUIT RECIPES

Click here for a collection of unique fruit recipes

FRUITS CARVING

The purpose of fruit carving is to make them more attractive and appealing to eat.

Fruits like watermelons, pineapples and other fruits could be carved using the fruit carving tools and combined into stylish pieces for decorations.

Learn the art of fruits carving here and be amazed.

BEAUTY TIPS USING FRUITSFruits are not only good for our health

but also for our skin.They give glow to the skin and

rejuvenates the body.Efficient face packs can be made

from fruits to make the skin more soft and get better results.

Fruits Quiz

Fruits have many interesting and curious facts.

Test how much knowledge you really have on them by taking the fruits quiz here

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