The Fruit Factory Stars, 5x100g

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This comes after worrying new data reveals they can contain nearly as much as 5 teaspoons of sugars per serving. Plums were one of the first fruits we humans domesticated, which means we’ve had thousands of years to breed new varieties of plums. There are way too many to list them all here, but here are some of the main varieties you may come across as well as nutrition information, how to select, store, etc. Plums 101: Everything You Need To Know. A little primer: they are really healthy with a decent amount of fiber and vitamin C but only about 13 calories an ounce. Still, they are naturally sweet and make great sweets like this Homemade Plum Fruit Rollups Recipe. Plumcots The elderberry became popular in the early 2000s when people rediscovered its immune-boosting properties.

had the equivalent of 2 teaspoons of sugars or more in just one single portion – the same as eating an iced doughnut 1. Pineberries are a strawberry that nature inverted. They are white with small red seeds. They are smaller than most “normal” strawberries, but share the same great nutrition profile. Pink Lady Apples Pomelo is scientifically called Citrus Maxima. I know that is useless information, but anything called Maxima deserves recognition. These large citrus fruits taste very similar to grapefruits though they are generally sweeter. Pomelo is a natural fruit in that unlike many of the fruits on our lists it is not a hybrid. In fact, Pomelo is used in making many hybrid fruits. Ponderosa Lemons Ripe star fruit is fleshy, crunchy, and juicy, and has a sweet and slightly tart taste. Smaller star fruits are more tart than the larger fruits. Over-ripe carambolas may have a fermented flavor, or taste sour. Star Fruit Nutrition

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Pequi fruit grow mostly in Brazil. They grow to the size of an orange, but are rather difficult to eat. Once you cut it open and remove the large orange pit, you have to be careful to avoid the tiny spikes that surround the pit. Pequi are typically nibbled at by locals who know the risk to eating this citrus and cheese flavored fruit. Persian Limes

Pink Lady Apples are a type of apple that were developed in Australia in 1973, but are now grown around the world. In the United States Washington State is the largest producer. This is just one of the 2,500 or so apple varieties grown in the US. There may be as many as 30,000 apple varieties worldwide today. Apples have been grown and eaten since the Roman Era and quite possibly before that. Pink Pearl Apples Carefully run a sharp knife along each of the five ridges, removing and discarding the brown outer edge. You don't need to peel the rest of the skin. Like certain other fruits, star fruit can change the way some prescription drugs work in your body. Ask your doctor whether star fruit is safe to eat with your medications. Avoid eating star fruit if you take: Icaco fruit also known as cocoplum. [ Image Credit: Wikipedia ] The second fruit that begins with the letter ‘I’ is the Icaco or paradise plum is another tropical fruit that’s found on the beaches of tropical islands. The fruit grows on a bushy tree and tastes mildly sweet. It is used in jams as well. Its scientific name is Chrysobalanus icaco and is commonly known as cocoplum. Indian Almond Fruit is native to Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands and Madagascar. While the name implies a more traditional fruit, this is really an almond often called Indian Almond, Malabar almond, sea almond, tropical almond or beach almond. They are said to have a mildly acidic taste with little flavor but a pleasant aroma. If you are looking for health information on almonds and so much more give this guide a look. Imbu FruitPapaya originated in Central America likely millennia ago, but today India is the world’s leading grower of this super healthy fruit. While we can’t substantiate the claims, there is evidence that this nutrient dense fruit aides in digestion, diabetes control, heart disease, and possibly cancer prevention. But hey, they also just taste great. Parsonage Pears Pinova Apples are a German cultivar created in 1965 in what was then East Germany. Today they are grown all over Europe. There may be as many as 30,000 apple varieties worldwide today, and 2,500 of these are grown in the United States. Pitaya Indian gooseberries are known for improving eyesight as it strengthens the eye muscle and help in attaining the better vision. It is believed that Indian gooseberry commonly known as amla helps in preventing cataracts too. 3. Which of these fruits beginning with the letter I are rich in fibers? Indonesian Lime are also known as kaffir limes, and are native to Southeast Asia and Southern China. In Asia the leaves are the most used part of the plant, and are used in Thai Tom Yum, Cambodian Kreung and a variety of other national dishes. The lemon rind is commonly used in Thai curry paste, and the most common use of the whole fruit appears to be candied. Indonesian limes are as versatile As more commonly known US varieties, and if you have a hankering for a refreshing lime drink try this Healthy Key Lime Pie Smoothie Recipe. Ilama

From sour to sweet, these fruits all have one thing in common– they start with the letter E! Read on to learn about these interesting fruits. 1. Elephant AppleSome years, the plants do not produce any fruit at all, while other years there are so many berries! Pluots are another hybrid between plums and apricots developed in the 1980s. They are more plum than apricot, and look very much like a plum. Pluots are quite sweet and don’t suffer from that occasional tartness you find in some plums. They are a good plum substitute for recipes in which you want a sweeter fruit like this Homemade Plum Fruit Roll-Up. Pomato Ichigo is really just the Japanese word for strawberry, but as strawberries are just such a great fruit we had to include them in fruits that begin with the letter I. You can find our best strawberry recipes here and all about strawberry nutrition here. Illawarra Plum