Presented by, Kathryn
CONTENTS Types of fruits Lists of fruits
Nutritional values of fruits Uses of fruits Fruit facts
Fruit Recipes Fruits Carving Beauty tips using fresh fruits Fruits Quiz
TYPES OF FRUITS
The three main classification of fruits are: • Simple fruits
• Compound fruits • Accessory fruits
Simple Fruits Simple fruits develop from a single ovary of a single flower. They can be either dry or fleshy The two types of simple fruits are Simple fleshy fruits Simple dry fruits
Simple fleshy fruits Fleshy 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 and
Indehiscent dry fruits.
Compound fruits Fruits 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 fruits Multiple fruits
Accessory fruits The 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.
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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
ď‚— Fruits and vegetables are a great
source of nutrients. ď‚— 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 picture below:
FRUIT RECIPES ď‚— Click here for a collection of unique fruit recipes
FRUITS CARVING
ď‚— The purpose of fruit carving is to make them more attractive and appealing to eat. ď‚— Fruits like watermelons, pineapples and other fruits could be carved using the fruit carving tools and combined into stylish pieces for decorations. ď‚— Learn the art of fruits carving here and be amazed.
BEAUTY TIPS USING FRUITS Fruits 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 ď‚— Fruits have many interesting and curious facts.
ď‚— Test how much knowledge you really have on
them by taking the fruits quiz here
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