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08/09/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Chiku – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Chiku, also known as sapodilla or sapota, is a tropical fruit that is as popular as mangoes, jackfruit, and bananas. Chiku is native to the Central American rainforests. According to an article posted on the Nutrition and You website, the cultivation of chiku has spread throughout the tropical belt. The fruit is now a major […]
08/09/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Sour Cherries – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Sour cherries are the more acidic relatives of the regular table cherries. These tart fruits are native to Europe and southwest Asia. Varieties of sour cherries include Balaton, Montmorency, Danube, and Surefire. According to an article on the Food Network website, Montmorency sour cherries are the most commonly cultivated variety in the United States. Unlike […]
08/09/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Loganberry – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Loganberries are hybridized fruits that are a cross between raspberries and blackberries. The fruit was named after horticulturist James Harvey Logan who accidentally produced it in 1881. According to the Women Fitness website, loganberries are slightly larger than both its parent berries and are characterized by their deep reddish color and fleshy texture. List of known […]
08/09/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Black Olives – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Black olives are a popular side dish, garnish, and addition to many sumptuous dishes. Unlike the regular green olives, black olives are picked when ripe and cured in salt, water, and brine to remove the bitter taste. According to an article posted on the Huffington Post website, black olives are generally less bitter than green olives. However, […]
08/03/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Garcinia – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Garcinia cambogia is a tropical fruit characterized by its sweet and sour taste and distinct shape that resembles a small pumpkin. The medicinal fruit belongs to the same plant family that houses another tropical fruit called mangosteen. According to an article on The Herbal Resource website, the fruit is cultivated in India and Southeast Asia and […]
08/03/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Jaboticaba – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Jaboticaba is a dark, sweet fruit that is native only to South America, especially in Brazil. The plant can also be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, and Paraguay. According to an article on the Gardening Know How website, the jaboticaba tree belongs to the same plant family as myrtles. The plant is characterized by its […]
08/03/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Indian Gooseberries – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Indian gooseberries are round to oval berries characterized by their green color and excessively acidic flavor. The fruit, also known as amla, is native to India and Nepal and is commonly found in tropical Southeast Asia. Ancient Hindus considered the Indian gooseberry tree sacred and once referred to it as “Earth Mother.” The etymology of the word […]
07/29/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Cherimoya – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Cherimoya is a tropical fruit characterized by its sweet aroma and pulpy flesh. The fruit’s flavor is often regarded as a blend of banana, pineapple, papaya, peach, and strawberry. According to an article published on DoveMed.com, cherimoya is native to the Andes region in Peru and is widely cultivated in various parts of the world including South Asia, Central […]
07/29/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Citron – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Citrons are large, semitropical fruits that belongs to the same plant family as lemons and limes. The citrus fruits are native to India, Nepal, and the Philippines as well as Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, and other Southeast Asian countries. According to an article on the Health Benefits Times website, Corsican citrons were introduced in the U.S. around 1891. The fruits […]
07/29/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Galia – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Galia melons are F1 hybrid melons that are a cross between a honeydew and cantaloupe. The fruit, developed by Dr. Zvi Karchi at the Ne’ve Yaar Research Center of the Agricultural Research Organization in Israel, was introduced in 1973. The fruit is characterized by its round or oblong shape like a honeydew’s, and flesh that resembles that of a […]
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