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Apple
Botanical Name: Malus domestica L. |
 Varieties
available:
Royal Delicious, Fany, Red Delicious, Ambri, Richa Red,
Golden Delicious, Fuji , Red Delicious & Royal Gala.
Apples are a healthy refreshing, crunchy snack. They
quench thirst and their acid content makes them a natural
mouth freshener. The juice is honey sweet and spicy
tart at the same time and the flesh is fragrant and
crisp.
Nutritional Facts:
High in fiber, High in Vitamin C and Potassium, Low
in Sodium, Almost fat-free.
How to Store:
The best place to store apples is in the refrigerated
counters! Sliced or cut apples stay white longer if
dropped in a bowl of water containing 2 tablespoons
of lemon juice.
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Banana
Botanical name: Musa sp. L. |
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 Bananas
are characterized for their bright yellow colour and
sweet taste. They contain all 8 amino acids, which
our bodies cannot produce. Bananas are a great snack,
part of a meal or dessert; in a milkshake, with cereal,
or in a banana split. Bananas are available all year.
Nutritional Facts:
Good source of fiber, potassium and vitamin C.
How to store:
Bananas to ripen faster should be placed in the sun.
Like other tropical fruits and tomatoes and bell peppers,
never store bananas in the refrigerator. Below 8 degrees
Celsius the fruit will decay from the inside. These
fruits will not ripen but will turn black if refrigerated
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Lime
Botanical Name: Citrus aurantium |
Oval yellow/
green fruit with acidic juice used for drinks and flavoring.
The limes and family are the most detoxifying fruits
of all existing fruits.
Nutritional Facts:
Low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. High in
Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron and Copper.
How to store:
Store them at 12 degrees Celcius (=57o F) or if you
like in the refrigerator.
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Mosambi
(Sweet Lime/Orange)
Botanical Name: Citrus sinensis |
The fruits,
which contain vitamins, minerals and many other essential
elements, are available throughout the year. The rind
of the fruit is used as a tonic. Sweet orange is also
added to squashes and cordials.
Nutritional Facts:
High in Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C.
How to store:
Store them at 6-8 degrees Celcius.
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Orange
Botanical Name: Citrus sinensis |
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 Oranges
are oval to sphere-shaped fruits with leathery, porous
skin. Their color ranges from orange to red-orange.
It can be taken as a whole fruit or as juice. Orange
and its juice are famous for drink, energetic, thirst
killer, increasing digestion power etc.
Nutritional Facts
High in Carotene, Vitamin-C, Carbohydrate and Potassium.
How to store:
Store them at 3-9 degrees Celcius.
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Grapes
Botanical Name: Vitis vinifera L. |
Grapes contain powerful antioxidants
and resveratrol, which helps to prevent both the
narrowing and hardening of the arteries. Ellagic
acid, which has anti-cancer properties, is also
contained in grapes. This alkaline fruit helps
greatly to decrease the acidity of the uric acid
and lends itself further in aiding the elimination
of the acid from the system, thus benefiting the
kidneys greatly
Nutritional Facts:
High in carbohydrates, Calcium & Phosphorous
How to store:
Store grapes in cardboard boxes or crates lined
with clean, dry straw. Bunches should be packed
no more than two or three layers. Check grapes
often for spoilage. |
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Guava
Botanical Name: Psidium guajava L. |
 The
guava is a large plum sized tropical fruit with yellow,
red or purple-black skin. A guava can be round or pear-shaped
and look a bit like a quince.
Nutritional Facts:
Low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium High in
Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Folate, Potassium,
Copper and Manganese
How to store:
Guavas will keep at room temperature until soft. Ripe
guavas can be refrigerated in a plastic or paper bag
for up to 2 days. Guavas can be puréed and frozen.
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Litchi
Botanical Name: Litchi chinensis Sonn. |
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The edible portion
or aril of litchi is white, translucent, firm
and juicy. The flavor is sweet, fragrant and delicious.
Nutritional Facts:
High on Carbohydrates and rich in vitamin C and
potassium
How to store:
Litchi fruit could be extended by quick pre-cooling
at 15°C and 95% RH and storing at 5°C. |
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Mango
Botanical Name: Mangifera indica L. |
 Varieties
Available:
Alphanso, Chousa, Langra, Mallika, Sindhuri, Rumani,
Banganpalli, Dashehari, Malgoa, Neelum, Raspuri, Totapari,
Shakargutli
Mango fruits are oval and egg shaped with smooth, soft
skin. The skin is usually a combination of green, red,
and yellow. The interior flesh is bright orange and
soft with a large, flat pit in the middle.
Nutritional Facts:
High Beta-carotene. Beta-Carotene has a protective affect
against the harmful rays of the sun. Mangoes contain
Vitamin A. plus are a good source of dietary fibre
How to store:
The best-flavored fruit have a yellow tinge when ripe;
however, color may be red, yellow, green, orange or
any combination. When stored properly a mango should
have a shelf life of 1 to 2 weeks. The best way to ripen
a mango is at room temperature.
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Papaya
Botanical Name: Carica papaya L. |
 The
fruit is ripe when it feels soft (like a ripe avocado
or a bit softer) and its skin has attained amber to
orange hue. The fruit's taste is vaguely similar to
pineapple and peach, although much milder, creamier,
and more fragrant.
Nutritional Facts:
The most common use for papaya is to aid digestion.
Papayas are the only natural source of papain, an effective
natural digestive aid, which breaks down protein and
cleanses the digestive track. They are also good sources
of Fibre, Vitamin A and Vitamin E.
How to store:
To speed up the ripening process, place papaya in a
paper bag with fruits that produce ethylene gas like
apples, bananas or pears, loosely closed for one or
two days.
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Pineapple
Botanical Name: Ananas comosus (L.) Merr. |
 Pineapple
is one of those fruits that is considered heavenly to
eat. The benefits of pineapple can be achieved through
eating fresh, canned, or frozen pineapple or by drinking
its juice.
Nutritional Facts:
The obvious benefits of pineapple are all the vitamins
and minerals the fruit is loaded with. Its nutrients
include calcium, potassium, fiber, and vitamin C. In
addition it is low in fat and cholesterol
How to store:
Fresh pineapple is quite perishable. If storing at room
temperature, use within two days. Once trimmed and cut,
be sure the pineapple is covered in juice in an airtight
container, refrigerate and use within five to seven
days. Let the fruit return to room temperature before
serving/ eating to improve flavor.
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Pomegranate
Botanical Name: Punica granatum L. |
 The
tough, leathery skin or rind is typically yellow overlaid
with light or deep pink or rich red. The interior is
separated by membranous walls and white, spongy, bitter
tissue into compartments packed with sacs filled with
sweetly acid, juicy, red, pink or whitish pulp or aril.
In each sac there is one angular, soft or hard seed
Nutritional Facts:
Pomegranate fruits contain polyphenols, tannins and
anthocyanins - all are beneficial antioxidants. Interestingly,
pomegranate juice contains high levels of antioxidants
- higher than most other fruit juices, red wine or green
tea.
How to store:
Fresh, unopened pomegranates should be kept at room
temperature (out of direct sunlight) for a week or two
and can last in the refrigerator for a month or more.
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Sapota
Botanical Name: Manilkara zapota (L.)
P. Royen |
 The
flesh is salmon-colored, with a sweet, berry-like flavor.
Nutritional Facts:
Good Source of Carbohydrate, Calcium and Phosphorus.
Rich in dietary fibre and ascorbic acid.
How to store:
The fruits are highly perishable and can be stored under
ordinary condition for a period of 7-8 days after harvesting.
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