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Kumquats are tangy, sour and slightly sweet citrus fruits and are the same size as grapes. They are bite-sized orange flavoured fruits rich in vitamin C and fibre. They also contain some amounts of other nutrients such as iron, B complex vitamins, manganese, copper and calcium. In addition, the edible seeds of kumquats contain healthy…

Goji berries are tiny red fruits and are also known as wolfberries. These tiny fruits are potent antioxidants and medicines and are colourful and flavourful. They are available in two forms which are powdered and dried. They are also a healthy addition to various supplements and juice blends. Their scientific name is Lycium barbarum. Goji…

Breadfruit is a versatile fruit that belongs to the mulberry and jackfruit botanical family. They grow across tropical regions and the Pacific Islands, Caribbean, and Southeast Asia. Because of their availability, they are part of a staple diet in these locations. The common areas include Indonesia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Southern India. In addition,…

Tough to resist nuts with high protein content are groundnuts, a nutritional powerhouse. They belong to the pea family and find usage in varying culinary cultures. Groundnuts are multitaskers- a human dietary source and food source for animals. In addition, they are edible oilseeds because of their high oil content. They are laden with beneficial…

French Beans or Green beans are a type of common bean. You may also know them by many other names like string beans, snaps, snap beans, and haricot vert. They are scientifically known as Phaseolus vulgaris. Unlike other beans, you can consume French beans along with their covering. They’re green in colour and are rich…