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Category: Healthy Fruits
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The Orangelo, also known as Chironja in Puerto Rico, is a vibrant citrus hybrid that combines the best traits of an orange (Citrus sinensis) and a grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) In the misty highlands of Puerto Rico, where coffee trees stretch toward the sun and the soil hums with life, a curious fruit emerged—bright as a…
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What is a Miracle to You? Is it a moment of divine timing? A healing that defies logic? Or perhaps… a fruit so potent it flips your taste buds upside down? Meet the Miracle Fruit—a small, ruby-red berry with a superpower: it makes sour taste sweet. Lemons become candy. Vinegar turns velvety. And your palate?…
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🌿 Good News! I found this wonderful little-known fruit called Mamey Sapote. It’s a fruit rich in tradition, first cultivated by the Maya and Aztecs in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica. Revered for its creamy texture and sweet, pumpkin-like flavor, the Maney Sapote—more commonly known as Mamey Sapote (Pouteria sapota)—was used not only as a staple food but…
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Malay Apple (Syzygium malaccense) Syzygium malaccense, commonly known as Malay apple or mountain apple, is a tropical fruit tree in the Myrtaceae family native to Southeast Asia and northern Australia. The tree bears oblong to bell-shaped fruits that range in color from deep red to pink or white streaked with red. Inside is crisp, fragrant…
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Korol is recognized as a fruit, but not as a standalone species. It’s actually part of the name of several heirloom tomato varieties from Russia and Belarus. 🌿 🍅 Golden Heirlooms of Russia: The Korol Tomato Legacy Discover the golden treasures from Eastern Europe that nourish body and soul. 👑 What Makes Them “Korol” (King)?…
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🍌 “Krazy K-Korner of the Fruit Alphabet” Some of you might remember that I went from the E to K . What can only be described as a bold alphabetic leap. You call it fruit alphabet amnesia or a wild tropical detour. Either way, I resurfaced in the land of K, because I am fully…
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Juneberry Joy: A Forgotten Fruit with Big Benefits When life hands you Juneberries… celebrate! 🎉 Juneberries, also known as serviceberries, are tiny gems bursting with sweet flavor and ancient wisdom. These North American natives once nourished Indigenous communities and guided early healers—and now they’re staging a delicious comeback! 🌿 Why We Love Them: 🍇 How…
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Jacaratia spinosa was first scientifically described by Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet in 1775 under the name Carica spinosa Aubl.. Later, in 1864, Alphonse de Candolle reclassified it into the genus Jacaratia, giving it the name Jacaratia spinosa (Aubl.) A. DC. Aublet was a French botanist known for his work in French Guiana, and his…
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🌿 The Indian Jujube: A Fruit Rooted in Tradition and Wellness Overview Often overshadowed by trendier superfoods, the Indian Jujube (Ziziphus mauritiana) quietly holds centuries of medicinal wisdom, culinary versatility, and cultural reverence across South Asia. With its sweet-sour bite and resilient growth, this fruit thrives where stories of resilience and nourishment flourish. 🌍 Cultural…
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🍈 The Imbu fruit, also known as Spondias tuberosa, is a tropical gem native to northeastern Brazil, especially the dry Caatinga region. It’s also called Umbu or Brazil plum, and it’s cherished for both its resilience and flavor. 🌿 Key Features Appearance: Small, round fruit (2–4 cm), with smooth green to yellow skin and juicy,…
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Figs are not only delicious but also historically significant—they may have been the first cultivated plant in human history. 🌿 Origins and Early Use of Figs First Domesticated Crop (~11,400 years ago) Archaeobotanical evidence from the Neolithic village of Gilgal I, near ancient Jericho in the Jordan Valley, shows that humans were cultivating parthenocarpic (seedless)…
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Egusi has deep roots in West and Central Africa, where it’s been cultivated for centuries, especially in Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, and Sierra Leone. While the exact date of its discovery isn’t documented, its use is ancient and culturally significant, particularly among the Yoruba people, where the name “egusi” originates. Traditional Uses of Egusi Culinary Staple:…