Papayas are native to Central America. They were brought to subtropical countries such as India, Malaysia and parts of Africa. Papaya grows all year long in tree like plant. Papaya flesh is usually in Orange colour with black seeds. Early … Continue reading
Acorn comes from the oak tree and is also known as oak nut.Acorn nuts are single seeded unlike Brazil nuts and is protected by shell. Acorn is a vital food for squirrels. Indirectly, squirrels help acorn seeds to be dispersed … Continue reading
I have not heard about Brazil Nuts until I wrote this article. I have eaten Brazil nuts but did not know the name. Brazil nuts is a popular variety of the edible nuts. Brazil nuts are protected by hard dark … Continue reading
Chestnut is also known as Castanea by its scientific name. There are 4 species of chestnuts which are European, Chinese, Japanese and American chestnuts. Chestnuts are usually found on the ground around chestnut tree.
Hazelnut is widely grown in Turkey, USA and Italy but turkey is the largest producer in the world. Hazelnut is famous for Nutella, the bread spread widely consumed by everyone around the world. Hazelnut has protein, carbohydrate and dietary fiber. … Continue reading
Thosai/Dosa paste can ferment less than 4 hours in India but less than 6 hours in Malaysia on a Sunny day. Thosai/Dosa paste can ferment only after 3 days in Australia during winter. The difference in timing is due to … Continue reading
Durian is known as the “King of Fruits” in South East Asia. Durian is a spiky fruit with thorns all over. The fruit inside is with seed and comes in yellow or white colour. The smell is so strong and … Continue reading
Pistachio scientific name is known as Pistacia vera. Pistachio tree can be found in Syria, Iran, Greece, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Pakistan and India. Pistachio can be used in cakes, to garnish sweets or cooking food. Pistachio is also edible as … Continue reading
Lemon is not sweet but has a very distinctive flavour which is used to complement food and medicines. Lemon helps to strengthen immunity system especially colds. Lemon also cleanses the stomach. Lemon has Vitamin C and Vitamin B. Lemon contains … Continue reading
Cashewnuts is the most famous nut consumed globally. Cashewnuts are used in cooking, medicine, herbal or consumed as it is. Cashew nut tree is in average height and the nut grows below the cashew fruit.Cashew nut is protected by shell … Continue reading