Botanical: Physalis Peruviana A Berry in a Paper Cage Goldenberries, also known as Physalis or Cape gooseberries, are small, round fruits enclosed in a thin, papery husk. They are typically bright orange to yellow in color and grow on plants in the nightshade family, which also includes tomatoes. Goldenberries are native
Botanical: Lycium Barbarum The Nightshade of the Himalayas Goji berries are small, bright red to orange berries that grow on shrubs in the Lycium genus, native to Asia, particularly China. They have an elongated shape and a slightly chewy texture when dried. Goji berries have been used for centuries in traditional Chinese practices
Botanical: Zingiber officinale Roscoe The Horizontal Growing Rhizome Ginger is a flowering plant whose edible part is the rhizome, or underground stem, commonly referred to as ginger root. It is believed to have originated in Southeast Asia and has been used for thousands of years in both culinary and traditional practices.
Botanical: Durio Zibethinus King of Fruits Durian is a large tropical fruit known for its spiky outer shell and strong, distinctive odor. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is often referred to as the “king of fruits.” Inside, the fruit contains soft, creamy flesh divided into segments, usually surrounding
Botanical: Selenicereus Undatus A Cactus-Born Legend Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, is a tropical fruit that comes from a type of cactus plant. It has a distinctive appearance, with bright pink or yellow skin and green scale-like protrusions, and can have either white or red flesh speckled with small black
Botanical: Vaccinium Macrocarpon / Vaccinium Oxycoccus Nature’s Sharpest Ruby Cranberries are small, round berries that grow on low, creeping vines in sandy bogs and wetlands. They are native to North America and have been used for centuries, including by Indigenous peoples for food and traditional purposes. Cranberries are typically bright red
Botanical: Cocos Nucifera A Fruit, a Nut, and a Seed Coconuts are large tropical fruits that grow on coconut palm trees, which are commonly found in coastal regions around the world. The fruit has a hard, fibrous outer husk and a hard inner shell that contains both coconut water and white
Botanical: Prunus P. cerasus / Prunus P. avium From the Black Sea to the World’s Tables Cherries are small, round stone fruits that grow on trees in the genus Prunus, the same family as peaches and plums. They have a smooth skin that ranges in color from bright red to deep dark
Botanical: Anacardium Occidentale From the Amazon to the World’s Pantry Cashews are kidney-shaped seeds that come from the cashew tree, which is native to northeastern Brazil and now widely grown in tropical regions around the world. They develop at the bottom of a fruit called the cashew apple, which is also
Botanical: Daucus Carota A Taproot of Energy Carrots are root vegetables that grow underground and are typically orange in color, although they can also be found in purple, yellow, red, and white varieties. They originated in Central Asia and have been cultivated for thousands of years. Carrots have a firm, crunchy
