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: 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
Botanical: Citrus × microcarpa Nature’s Most Potent Sour Calamansi, also known as calamondin, is a small citrus fruit native to Southeast Asia, particularly the Philippines. It is round and about the size of a lime, with a thin green skin that turns orange when fully ripe. The fruit has a juicy
Botanical: Vaccinium Angustifolium / Vaccinium corymbosum From Morning Muffins to Midnight Snacks Hailed as a “superfood,” blueberries are small, round berries that grow on shrubs in the genus Vaccinium and are native to North America. They have a deep blue to purple skin with a pale green interior and are known
Acai A Berry in Disguise Bananas are elongated tropical fruits that grow in clusters on large herbaceous plants, commonly referred to as banana trees. They have a soft, sweet flesh and a peel that turns from green to yellow as the fruit ripens. Bananas are believed to have originated in Southeast
Acai The Alligator Pear Avocado is a fruit that comes from the avocado tree, native to Central and South America, and is known for its smooth, creamy flesh and large central seed. It has a mild, slightly nutty flavor and a buttery texture that sets it apart from most other fruits
Acai A Golden Legacy Apricots are small, orange-colored stone fruits that belong to the same family as peaches and plums. They have a soft, velvety skin and a sweet, slightly tart flavor, with a single pit at the center. Originally cultivated in regions of Central Asia and China, apricots are now
Acai The Barbados Cherry Acerola, also known as Barbados cherry, is a small, bright red fruit native to tropical regions of the Americas. It resembles a cherry in appearance but has a more tart flavor and a softer texture. The fruit is highly perishable and delicate, which is why it is
Botanical: Mangifera Indica 4,000 Years in the Himalayas Mango is a tropical fruit that grows on large evergreen trees and is native to South Asia, particularly India and surrounding regions. It has a smooth outer skin that can vary in color from green to yellow, orange, or red depending on
