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The durian: 5 unusual facts about this exotic fruit

1- In Asia, this fruit is revered as much as hated Durians are the fruit of a large tree of the Bombacaceae family that can reach 40 m in height. Nevertheless, the size of the tree and the fruit is not the most remarkable fact about it. The first of the 5 unusual facts about the durian, is that ...

06
Dec
2022

Fruit: 5 unusual facts about kiwi fruit

ome from New Zealand but from China We usually associate the kiwi with New Zealand because of its name. It is also where commercial production of the fruit began in the 1940s... And yet, kiwis are not native to New Zealand but from southeast China! These deliciously tart-tasting fruits grow on ...

10
Jan
2023

Pomegranate: 5 Incredible Health Benefits of This Fruit

A single fruit covers 40% of the daily vitamin C requirements. The fruit of the pomegranate, or Punica granatum, is known for its richness in vitamin C, potassium, and copper. Specifically, 100 g of fresh pulp provides 100 mg of vitamin C. This figure, not being very meaningful for non-experts, do ...

25
Jan
2024

Iced tea with fruit: an original non-alcoholic drink

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to make fruit Iced tea for 4 people: 1 liter of water 2 or 3 English breakfast black tea bags 2 teaspoons of agave syrup 1 small can of pineapple chunks in juice 1 small bowl of frozen cherries 1 small bowl of frozen mango pieces Preparation o ...

03
Aug
2022

The lychee: 5 unusual things to know about this fruit

1- It is also called Chinese cherry The litchi, with a delicately floral flavor reminiscent of roses and muscat grapes, is a fruit native to China. It has been cultivated in that country for over 4,000 years, but has long remained a well-kept secret. View this post on Instagram ...

09
Feb
2022

The kalamansi: a small fruit with a powerful taste.

1- He goes by many names. Maybe you have never heard of the kalamansi because this exotic fruit is still not well known in Europe. Or maybe you know it by another name because this citrus fruit, native to Asia, has many names and nicknames. It is also called calamansi with a c, calamondin, lime fr ...

27
July
2023

The salak or snake fruit: an unusual exotic fruit

Where does it grow? The salak is the fruit of a small, very thorny palm tree also called 'salak'. This palm belongs to the Arecaceae family and its botanical name is Salacca zalacca. Although its origin remains unknown, this palm is a typical species of Southeast Asia. It grows in Java and Sumat ...

16
Feb
2017

The physalis: 5 surprising things to know about this fruit

1- It is native to the Andes Because it looks like a miniature citrus fruit and has the appearance of a Japanese lantern, we sometimes imagine that the physalis is a fruit native to Asia. But it isn't. This small fruit, also called Peruvian cockroach, is produced by a plant native to the Andes: ...

21
Dec
2021

Light Christmas dessert: 5 exotic fruits to serve for the holidays

1- Passion fruit The passion fruit, which is native to Brazil, is mostly grown to be made into juice. However, for the holiday season, it can be interesting to buy whole fruit and even if the skin looks crumpled! Whether the fruit is nice and fresh and smooth or slightly dehydrated and crumpled, ...

13
Dec
2022

Plum gratin: an easy recipe

te: I prepared this dessert in a vegetarian version using almond-based cream called Amandina or almond cooking cream. But you can of course make this fruit gratin with regular whipping cream. Preparation of plums For this plum gratin recipe, I recommend buying organic fruits so that you can keep the ...

29
Sep
2023

Green Salad with Pomegranate: A Very Easy Recipe

d recipe, you can replace the walnuts with pine nuts or other types of nuts, such as pecans for example. Pomegranate Preparation The pomegranate is a fruit highly valued for its vitamin C and antioxidant content, but also for its crunchiness, color, and attractive appearance. Beneath its very hard ...

23
Feb
2024

Fruit quinoa: a fresh dessert

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to make fruit Quinoa for 4 people: 200 g cooked and cooled quinoa 2 white peaches 250 g strawberries 4 vanilla dessert creams a small bunch of mint Preparation This fruit Quinoa recipe is perfect for using up leftover cold quinoa. If you don ...

17
June
2022

Nutrition: 5 benefits of melon

1- It is rich in water A fruit vegetable from the Cucurbitaceae family, the melon ripens exactly at the time of year when we need it most. In fact, melons are among the most water-rich fruits. A quarter of this fruit provides about 14 centiliters of water, the equivalent of a small glass. It ...

05
July
2022

Garden: growing kiwai in 5 questions

1- What are the particularities of kiwai? The kiwai is the fruit of the Actinidia arguta vine, a plant in the Actinidiaceae family (the same family as the kiwi). It is a climbing plant that can grow up to 8 m in length. This perennial plant native of Japan, China and Korea carries deciduous leav ...

20
Jan
2023

The nutmeg tree: the tree that gives the nutmeg

tree The muscadier is a tree in the Myristicaceae family. Its botanical name is Myristica fragrans. This aromatic evergreen tree is grown for its fruit yielding nutmeg. It can reach a dozen meters in height. It has smooth leaves of a beautiful shiny green and produces small, fragrant yellow f ...

24
Apr
2015

Ecology: plastic packaging will gradually disappear from the fruit and vegetable section

solescence - fighting against waste and for solidarity-based reuse - better informing consumers The ban on plastic overpackaging of fresh fruit and vegetables that we are going to present to you in more detail is of course part of the first axis, the one aiming to end single-use plastic ...

11
Oct
2021

Almond and red fruit clafoutis: a light recipe

Ingredients Here are the ingredients to make an almond red fruit clafoutis for 4 people: 450 g red fruits, fresh or frozen 50 g brown sugar 3 eggs 40 g flour 20 cl almond cream 15 cl almond milk 10 g margarine (plus a knob of margarine for the mould) 1 sachet of Vanilla sugar Preparat ...

17
Nov
2021

Rosehips: Overview and Health Benefits

They are the fruits of a wild rose bush. Rose hips are the fruit of the wild rose, or rather of wild roses, as there are multiple species. In herbal medicine, the fruits of the species Rosa canina are primarily used. These shrubs are the wild ancestors of ornamental rose bushes. They grow in thick ...

18
Jan
2024

The almond tart with red fruits : a greedy recipe

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to make a red fruit almond tart for 6 people: 450 g of frozen red fruits a roll of shortcrust pastry 100 g almond powder 100 g sugar a pinch of cinnamon 2 eggs 8 cl of vegetable almond cream To note: the almond cream used to garnish amandine t ...

24
Sep
2021

Original ice cream bowl: 3 easy recipes

1- The healthy fruit sorbet cup After a barbecue or a slightly heavy summer meal, the first original ice cream cup you can offer your guests is a healthy version made with sorbet and fresh fruit. To compose this ice cream sundae, we advise you to make two scoops of sorbet with contrasting colors ...

19
Aug
2022