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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 […]
07/29/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Medlar – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Medlars are the reddish brown edible fruits of the same ornamental plant that belongs to the rose family. The fruits are native to southwest Asia and southeastern Europe, ranging from northern Turkey and Caucasus to the Trans-caucasus region and northeastern Iran. Medlars have been cultivated in the Caspian Sea region of northern Iran for 3,000 years. An […]
07/29/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Quince – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Quinces are fragrant, delicious fruits that belong to the rose family. The fruits are closely related to apples and pears. Quinces are native to Asia Minor, across Turkey and southeast Asia. The fruit is characterized by its knobby, irregular shape and golden color when ripe. According to an article posted on The Kitchn website, one of the […]
07/22/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Bael – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Bael fruits, also known as wood apples, have been cultivated in India for more than 4,000 years. The fruit is an important part of Ayurvedic medicine and has long been valued for its many health benefits. Bael fruits are characterized by their spherical shape and orange pulp when ripe. An article posted on the Health […]
07/22/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Clementine – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Clementines are citrus fruits that are a result of crossing mandarin and sweet orange. The fruits are characterized by their dark orange peel with a smooth and glossy appearance. According to DoveMed.com, clementines are grown in different parts of the world including Algeria, Spain, Morocco, and Tunisia. The fruits are also cultivated in Portugal, Greece, Italy and Israel as well as […]
07/22/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Jujube Date – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Jujube dates, also known as Chinese dates, are red and round fruits characterized by their edible skin and sweet flavor. Fresh jujube fruits have a crispy texture and tarty flavor that resemble apples. On the other hand, dried jujubes have the same flavor and nutritional value as dates. The fruit is native to China, where it […]
07/22/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Passion Fruit – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Passion fruit is a sweet and tarty tropical fruit characterized by its tough outer rind and juicy, seedy center. The fruit belongs to the same plant family as berries. Passion fruit is native to the subtropical regions of South America, and is believed to have originated in Paraguay. According to an article in the Authority Nutrition […]
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