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Sierra Leone Bologi is a plant that can be used either fresh or dried. It is used in many dishes like smoothies, teas, sauces, salads, and much more. Sierra Leone Bologi is healthy for us as it is rich in nutrient factors and also contains vitamins, fiber, iron, and magnesium. …
Serviceberry is a type of plant with white flowers and red to purple-black fruit. It is also known as shadbush. It is a species of Amelanchier and belongs to the family of blueberry. There are different usages of Serviceberry as it give a better flavor when used in different recipes. …
Silverbeet is a green leafy vegetable that has the leaf that look like spinach and the whole vegetable looks like a beetroot. Silverbeet can also be known as seakale beet or Swiss chard. Silverbeet is grown and produced all year in Perth. On the off chance that it is pushed, …
It is also called ”Annona” and is found in tropical climates. This fruit belongs to the Annonaceae family. This plant is usually grown at lower altitudes. This an evergreen or semi-evergreen plant and usually go up to 13 to 14 meters in height. It’s a tropical fruit to survive in …
Soybean is also called soya bean, jobean or scientifically it is Known as glycine Max. The origin of this plant is obscure but most commonly is considered to be first found in central China. It is majorly harvested in the East Asian region. It is traditionally used as an unfermented …
A Star anise is a spice that is in the shape of a star. The other name for star anise is Chinese star anise, badian, star anise seed, and scientifically known as illicium verum. It is an evergreen shrub found mainly in southwest China. It has a distinct flavor and …
Squash is mainly fruit and has various shapes and sizes. Also, it has a variety of names such as winter squash, summer squash, delicata squash, hubbard squash, kabocha squash, butternut squash, etc. For their many benefits and nutritional value, people largely consume round the year. So here the question is, …
Star apple is a fruit native to Central America, and it has a star-like shape in the center, as its name suggests. It has a rounded appearance from the outside with dark purple-colored skin. It has shiny skin and firm texture, and its flesh has shades of two colors that …
Stevia is a plant that belongs to the chrysanthemum family. It is ten times sweeter than normal sugar and is used as a sugar substitute. In many places, it is known as zero calorie sugar and widely consumed by people who are on a diet and are cautious about calorie …
Stichelton is a cheese similar to blue cheese. However, like blue cheese, stichelton is not made from the pasteurized milk or rennet, which is prepared commercially. The stichelton is made from unpasteurized milk in the dairy farm. Stichelton cheese is famous in Southern America and Europe. Stichelton has an intense …
Stir fry sauce is made up of many ingredients. It combines chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and corn starch. To make the stir fry sauce, all you need to do is place all the ingredients in proportion and gently mix them. You then place the sauce …
Sea kale is perpetually known by various fascinating names, such as Sea colewort and scurvy grass. Sea kale shoots develop from the roots same as the asparagus. Truth be told, the delicate shoots of sea kale are used and eaten like asparagus. However, it huge leaves are mostly utilized like …
Sea salt is a type of salt found around the oceans. It is also known as bay salt, solar salt, or, you can simply say it salt. Most of the people use sea salt like the common salt in their kitchen. It has several health benefits because it is a …
Silkworm thorn tree is occasionally grown for its fruit. It produces fruit closely looks like mulberry, but its size is relatively larger than mulberries. Silkworm thorn berries have a blend of both sweet and tartly taste. Due to the yummy flavor of silkworm thorn berries, their jam and cakes are …
Scorzonera is (little) known as root the world of vegetables and it is used as salad or appetizer in many dishes because of it has got unique flavor. You can either it is with some butter and salt or use its leaves in the salad. It is rich in vitamins …
Sea buckthorn is an herb that bears fruit in resemble berries, whereas its leaves and flowers are used for medicinal purposes. The sea buckthorn fruit is an excellent source of anti-oxidant. Sea buckthorn is also known as the Holy fruit of the Himalayas, containing a high level of vitamin C …
Selles-sur-Chur Cheese is a type of cheese prepared from the milk of French goats, and it is famous worldwide. It is mostly used in France and the areas around it. People love to use Selles-sur-Chur Cheese to add a delicious taste to their dishes. Selles-sur-Chur Cheese is similar to the …
Siberian kiwi, also known as hardy kiwifruit or Siberian gooseberry, is a berry-sized fruit that tastes like kiwi fruit. The difference between kiwi and Siberian kiwi is that the latter has a smooth green, brown, or purple skin, and its taste is usually sweeter than kiwi fruit. Moreover, unlike kiwi …
Skirret, also known as Sium sisarum, is a root vegetable, and it looks a bit similar to ginger. The color and texture of the skirret are also like it. It is commonly used all around the globe as it is very famous for adding some delicious flavors to the dishes. …
Snake Beans are long, circular/round pods and are stringless with delicious taste and can be best when picked tender and young. They are flavorful and chewy and can be eaten immature and dried. Snake Beans have many benefits, and they contain many vitamins, iron, magnesium, etc. This nutrition helps in …
Stilton cheese is native to England, and it is among one of the most famous British cheese; it is available in 2 varieties Blue and White. It is made from cow’s milk and has a strong spicy flavor that goes best with bread, wines, nuts, etc. Its blue variant is …
Strawberry guava also goes by the names of Cherry guava and Cattley guava. It grows on the branches of the tree, which is tall up to 13 meters. Strawberry guava is a sweet fruit that has Guava like flavor with a hint of the strawberry flavor. The fruit can be …
The Sumac bushes contain deep red berries that are dried and made into powder. It is used as a spice and is native to the Middle East. The sour and tart taste of sumac was widely used in Europe until lemons were introduced. Ground sumac has a tanginess less than …
One of the most nutritious plants in the garden, a summer purslane js native to North Africa, Southern Europe, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent. It is a nutritious green leafy vegetable and serves a versatile number of uses. Its stems, leaves, and flower buds can be eaten as …
The sugar apple, also known as sweetsop, is a fruit from Annona squamosal. The fruit weight can go from 100 grams to 240 grams. It is spherical conical. It has knobby segments composed of thick rind. It is soft, slippery, and slightly grainy. The sugar apple has a brown to …
Striped marrow is a vegetable marrow that is an overgrown courgette. The name striped marrow is often shortened to the marrow. It is a vegetable that cannot be eaten raw and is always consumed after cooking. It is shaped like a cylinder and narrower at the top and thicker at …
String beans are the shrub that is used in North and South American meals in the summer season mostly. They are presently named green beans, and they can be consumed raw or cooked. Most beans give earthy flavor, but American String Beans give a little sweet hint in their flavor, …
Known by many other names like dragon fruit, pitaya, or night-blooming cereus, a strawberry-pear is a fleshy berry with a peel of red and yellow color. This fruit is native to the southern region of Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and El Salvador. The fruit is good from both a nutritional …
Did you happen to see the Sugarsnap Peas at the supermart and do not know what they are or if you will buy them, then how’d you store them. Sugarsnap Peas or snap peas belong to the legume family of plants. They are tender, sweet, and can be eaten pod …
Native to Madagascar, screw pines are loved across the whole globe. Its soft and waxy texture is worth tasting once, and you will get addicted. The taste of this fruit resembles slightly with papaya and sugarcane. You can either use its fleshy pulp for cooking or eat it raw. Both …
Sharp Provolone is a semi-hard cheese that is aged for around four months. The aging process aids in bacterial growth and helps bring in the sharpness of the cheese. Sharp provolone is a delicacy for cheese lovers. It is indeed the center of attention on the cheese boards at the …
Shipova is a pear-like fruit with a delicious taste. The fruit is seedless with a taste similar to a pineapple. Shipova is fleshy and nutritious, so it is really good for your health. Shipova can be used to make Shipova juice that is extremely refreshing and healthy. It also adds …
Snake gourd is a green-colored vegetable, and it is mostly found in Asian countries. The characteristics of snake gourd are similar to cucumber’s, but they are different in texture and shape. People mostly use snake gourd in salads, and they can also cook it in some dishes. Just like cucumber …
Snake squash is similar to that of snake gourd, and there is no difference. The characteristics are almost the same, and the shape and texture of snake squash are also similar to the snake gourd. Snake squash is also a green vegetable, just like snake gourd, and it is used …
Snowberries are one of the rarest berries, and they are only found in the areas near Canada and United States. They are the small genu of 15 species, and it comes in the category of shrubs. It is an edible berry but not used by many people. People who love …
Snow pea sprouts are firm and are known as the new shoots of the snow pea plant. They look like coriander, but they are not known as a green vegetables. You can eat snow pea sprouts raw, but you can also them in soups to add a delicious flavor to …
Snow peas are edible pod peas, and they are similar in characteristics to green peas. The color, texture, and look of snow peas I also similar to that of the green peas. If you have ever used green peas, then it would not be difficult for you to talk about …
Soapwort, a flowering plant native to Asia and Europe. Its scientific name is Saponaria. It possesses small purple color flowers. Commonly called as bruisewort, bouncing bet, and lady’s-washbowl. It is an edible flower and used in many drugs. The most common benefit of using this flower as medicine is that …
Soko is a small genus of ornamental and edible plants from the amaranth family. It is used as a vegetable and is called Lagos Spinach. Also known as celosia, quail grass, and feather cockscomb. It is native to East Africa and Mexico, where it is known as the Velvet flower. …
The other name which is quite common for Soncoya is Soncoya and Cabeza de negro. The scientific name is Annona purpurea, which is a medicinal plant and an edible fruit. The origin of Soncoya is South America, Central America, and Mexico. The surface has a structure like a pointed hook. …
Sorrel is also known as Roselle and is from the family of hibiscus. Its origin is West Africa in the Caribbean region. There are different types of sorrel found in the Caribbean region, but the most popular is the deep red fruit. People use it to make drinks and jams. …
Scallions are the best type of onions you would ever have. The crunchiness, the taste, and the aroma are just amazing. These are commonly known as spring onions. You can use these in different types of salads and in making dishes. Most importantly, many people use scallions in making breakfast …
Since the Victorian era, scented geranium has been my favorites. Both the herb and indoor gardeners like scented geranium. The botanical name for it is pelargonium. It can do well both in full sun and even in part shade. Scented geranium consists of small flowers compared to others. Some are …
Sea beet is a dark-green, glossy and leafy vegetable just like spinach. Sometimes it is also termed wild spinach due to resemblance in appearance. It also has a similar taste but with a slight punch in the flavor. It can be used in all ways; raw in salads, blanched, toasted …
Sea Grape is a coastal plant that grows delicious fruits resembling ”grapes”. The grapes are small, almost equal to the size of a marble. They have a sweet and acidic flavor and are often used to make jams and desserts. Sea Grape is loved by animals living in tropical areas. …
Samphire is a plant that grows in salty environments. It is native to regions of Australia. Samphire provides several uses in terms of both edibility and nutrition. From a nutritional point of view, it is believed to contain excellent vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, etc. Samphire is of two types, i.e., marsh …
Sandpaper is a tree in the category of fig trees; its leaves have a sandpapery appearance, as its name suggests. Sandpaper fig is super sweet and has green color initially, turning dark purple to black after ripening. It can be eaten raw or used in desserts, smoothies, and jams. It …
The Santol, also known as cotton fruit, is a tropical fruit that originated from the floristic region of Malaysia. The color of Santol could be red or yellow, but the species remains the same. Santol is almost the same shape and size as a peach having the same fuzzy skin. …
Sapodilla is a famous fruit and also goes by the name of chikoo in Asia. It is grown in America, Mexico, and in large quantities in Asian countries, especially in India and Pakistan. Sapodilla is a soft but sweet fruit with brownish flesh inside the peel. The peel itself is …
Salak is a growing natural gem from south East Asia. Salak is a family of palm trees native to Sumatra and Java in Indonesia. Its leaves stretch up to 6 meters long, and it has a very short-stemmed palm, with each leaf going up to 2 meters long petiole with …
Saint Paulin is a French cheese that has a mild creamy flavor. It is made from pasteurized cow milk and has a butter-like texture. Saint Paulin cheese is enjoyed for breakfast or with drinks and cuisines. It is easy to make and matures in four weeks. This cheese has an …
Salmonberry is a vitamin C-rich fruit native to North America; it looks like raspberry in appearance but has a more sweet taste than raspberries. Salmonberries have a pale yellow color, which turns orange after ripening. Some salmonberries are red, and they don’t taste as good as orange ones do, so …
Salsify is a skinny Mediterranean root vegetable that has edible roots and is used for its medicinal qualities. It looks like a skinnier version of parsnip and is a nutritious, versatile, and creamy winter vegetable. It belongs to the dandelion family and comes in black and white varieties. Salsify is …
Sapote is a commonly grown fruit in North and South America. However, there are many types of sapote fruit, but all the fruit categories are found soft with sweet meat inside and a seed at the center of the fruit. The fruit is used in desserts, ice-creams, and smoothies. The …
Saskatoon is a shrub native to North America, Western Canada, and the United States. The Saskatoon shrub bears edible berries. These berries are known by various other names such as western serviceberry, pacific serviceberry, chuckle pear, or western juneberry. The Saskatoon berry contains minerals like manganese, magnesium, iron, calcium, etc. …
Sassafras is the name of a tree that belongs to the family Lauraceae. It has a wide range of uses, like its leaves are used in eating directly in salads, and after being dried, they are used as a spice named File Powder native to North America; this spice is …
Satsumas are related to Clementine, tangerines, and other citrus fruits and are various mandarin oranges. Satsuma has soft and flexible skin and has a puffy look and feel. This citrus fruit grows in Northern California and Southeastern US and is found in late October until the end of December. Satsumas …
Savoy cabbage is a plant species of brassica oleracea. This plant is a winter vegetable and one of the many different cabbage varieties. It is originated from Netherlands and England. It was introduced in the 18th century. In Germany, it is known as Savoyer Kohi. The name comes after the …
Salal is an evergreen shrub, which is native to the North American coast. Also known as Shallon, this shrub bears wholesome, sweet, and delicious berries similar to blueberries. Salal berries are significant in both nutritional and edible uses. This was only a brief overview of these berries. However, there is …
Saint Albray is a French cheese made from pasteurized cow’s milk. It is among one of the classic cheeses of France; it is mainly manufactured in the Aquitaine region and has an ivory-colored appearance with red rinds and prepared within two weeks. It has a beautiful shape just like a …
Saint Félicien is a soft cheese made from pasteurized or unpasteurized cow’s milk. It originated from France in the farms of the Rhone-Alpes region. It has a similar flavor and texture as Saint-Marcellin cheese, although Saint Félicien is creamier and slightly richer. It is known as Caille doux in France. The …
Saint-Marcellin is a soft french cheese that is made from the milk produced by cows. Its name comes after a small town in France called Saint-Marcellin. It has a creamy white-colored exterior that weighs about 80 grams and is generally small in size. Its taste and texture are similar to …
Saguaro is a cactus tree, which can grow up to 40 feet. This plant is native to the Sonoran Desert, Southern Arizona in the United States, and South-Eastern California. Like various other plants in Arizona, Saguaro serves both medicinal and food purposes. This tall tree annually produces fruits. Saguaro fruits …
Sageretia is also known as Chinese sweet plum. The fruit is grown in subtropical regions and is native to China and Japan. The plant is known to be tolerant of high cold weather conditions. Extreme temperatures can affect the plant; however, they can thrive indoors where the sunlight comes for …
Saint-nectaire is a French cheese made in the region of central France. Since the 17th century, cheese has been made in Auvergne. The cheese is made from cow milk. The name of the cheese comes after jean Charles de la ferte, Saint-Nectaire. There are many ways of eating Saint-Nectaire as …
Prumnopitys is a berry-like fruit that has a sweet taste. It is bright green from the outside, and its fleshy aril contains one seed in it. You can eat it raw, use it in desserts and jams, or cook to make different dishes. This fruit is consumed in various parts …
Rosemary is a herbal plant that produces fascinating fragrances. It is native to the Mediterranean. It is used for its potential health benefits, to make bodily perfumes, and as a culinary condiment. It is a species of the mint family, which is known as Lamiaceae. The other common member of …
Rowan is also known as mountain ashes as they are grown in the Himalayas and other mountainous areas in Europe. Rowan is grown on shrubs and thrives in very cold regions. A variety of rowan can be found in the northern hemisphere. The fruit is harvested usually in autumn and …
Runner beans are a species that is native to Central and South America. These beans are also known as multiflora beans or scarlet runner beans. Used to serve different purposes in various cuisines, the runner beans are also an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. Not only are these beans …
Rutabaga is a root vegetable originating from Russia and the Scandinavian States; it is rounded in shape. It has a purple-colored upper surface, and from the bottom, it is white. It somewhat resembles turnips and has a mixed taste like cabbage and turnips, it can be eaten raw with salads, …
Sage is an evergreen herb belonging to the mint family. It has oval-shaped, gray-green leaves with a cottony texture and a slightly fuzzy or fluffy appearance and is attached with woody stems. Sage has an earthy flavor and a strong herbal aroma; its flavor brings warmth to the dishes. Sage …
Rose leaf bramble, also known as West Indian raspberry, rudus rosifolus, Mauritius raspberry, thimbleberry, a bramble of the cape, Vanuatu raspberry. It can be found in East Asia and eastern Australia. The leaves of the rose-leaf bramble stay green, but only the fruit ripens every early autumn in eastern Australia. …
Roquefort is one of the oldest and famous cheese in the world. The origin of this cheese is France. It is commonly known as blue cheese, which is made of ewe’s milk. Due to its rich flavor, it is used in dressings and as a salad topping. It is also …
Romaine Lettuce is a type of lettuce with crispy and aromatic green leaves, mostly used as salads. Its other name is cos lettuce. It is very popular for its nutritional benefits and delicious taste. It is low in sugar, carbohydrates, and calories but high in minerals and vitamins. The possible …
Rose myrtle is also known as rhodomyrtus tomentosa. This is a plant that is part of the plant family Myrtaceae. It is commonly found in southern and southeastern regions such as Malaysia, India, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Sulawesi, and the Philippines. This fruit is edible. The leaf’s surface is leathery. …
Rockmelon, also known as cantaloupe, sweet melon, or spanspek, is a summer fruit that belongs to the family of muskmelons. The only difference between the words rockmelon and cantaloupe is their origin; otherwise, both the fruits are the same. Rockmelon comes from North America, while cantaloupe originated from Europe. Rockmelon …
Rocamadour cheese is native to France, particularly manufactured in Quercy and Perigord areas. It is solely made from goat’s milk and has off white color; it looks like a small disc in appearance and has a very smooth velvety texture. Rocamadour cheese has a strong nutty flavor, which makes it …
Rimu, also known as Dacrydium cupressinum, is a coniferous tree native to the forests of New Zealand. The tree contains bark, leaves, and also edible fruit. These different parts of this tree are used in various uses. Undoubtedly, the tree offers a wide range of uses from a medicinal point …
The ridge gourd is a vegetable that closely resembles a cucumber. The vegetable is very popular for its use in Asia and is also cultivated in Asia. The vegetable is used in many dishes and has many benefits for health. The vegetable is known for its benefit of improved eyesight. …
Ridge cucumber is green in color, which promotes hydration. It involves many processes such as transportation of waste products and nutrients and regulation of temperature. Ridge Cucumbers growing temperature is 65 to 75 degrees. Ridge Cucumbers are ideal for home farming as it doesn’t take much place, and people can …
Rice syrup is a plant-based sweetener that is used instead of refined sugar. This is used to sweeten foods with lower calories. The rice syrup is traditionally used in Asian cuisines. It is also used to add a gaze to different types of Korean dishes. The shelf life of rice …
Riberry, also known as Lilly pilly, is a fruit about half half-inch in length. They are native to subtropical areas in New South Wales and Queens Island. Riberries have a bright red color originally, which fades to pink when it is cooked. Raw riberries have a spicy flavor with a …
Relish is a mixture of different vegetables or fruits and sometimes with vinegar as a side ingredient; the sugar can also be added along with vinegar. It is used as a side dish with different cuisines like sandwiches, burgers, and roasted meats. Many people confuse pickle and relish as the …
Kidney beans are called kidney beans because they resemble the shape of a kidney. Kidney beans are white and red with a mild change in taste and size. The red kidney beans are a little smaller than the white ones. Kidney beans are harvested in Asia, America, and Mexico. It …
Red bayberry, also known by many other names like Chinese bayberry, Japanese bayberry, yumberry, waxberry, or Chinese strawberry, is a tree. It is known for its red-colored edible fruits. This subtropical tree is native to regions of China, Japan, and the United States. Red bayberry has a lot to do …
Peas are small spherical-shaped seeds or the seed-pod of the fruit named Pisum Sativum. Each of the pea pods contains many different-sized peas. A pea is green in color and occasionally golden yellow or infrequently purple. This vegetable is a cool-season growing plant that can be found in the Mediterranean. …
The rosehip is also known as rose haw and is the most useful accessory fruit for the rose plant. Its color changes from red to orange. When successful pollination occurs in spring or early summer, it ripens late in summer and through autumn. Its flavor is slightly sweet with a …
Quince is a popular fruit that is eaten and loved by people all around the globe. Quince is just like pears. The characteristics and shelf life of quince are similar to that of pears. Suppose you found a quince sitting on your countertop for many days, and you want to …
Radicchio is a purple-colored vegetable that looks like cabbage or lettuce, but actually, it is not. It has purple-colored leaves with white-colored veins on it, and it is similar in the shape of a cabbage. It is a rare vegetable as it is not used and is found in many …
Rainbow chard is a leafy green vegetable just like the lettuce. Rainbow chard is found in every part of the world, and people love to use them in salads, and they also love cooking it. If you have bought rainbow chard for the first time, then you would be worried …
Rambutan is a subtropical fruit that comes in the family of lychee. It similar to the lychee so, their characteristics and shelf life will also be the same. Rambutan has a similar outermost covering like lychee. The only difference is that it has long hairs on its outer cover. But …
Rangpur is a citrus fruit that is a mixture of citrus or limonite. It is orange in color and has the same characteristics as lemon. It has a very acidic taste, and its flesh and the outermost covering are also orange. Do you love rangpurs? If yes, then you would …
Pond apple is commonly known as alligator apple because it is usually fed to alligators in the U.S.A. Pond apple is a tropical fruit that also goes by the name of monkey apple and swamp apple. The fruit itself is very useful, but the stem and leaves are also used …
Rose apple is occurring widely but commonly found in Southeast Asia. It has been introduced as a fruit tree and an ornamental. The rose apple has many different names, such as it is known as Jambu in the Maldives and is called Syzygium Jambos scientifically. They are used in many …
Prairie turnip is an edible root that is tuberous in shape. It is a starchy food that grows below the ground. It is nutritionally similar to a potato but differs in taste and texture. It has a mild sweet taste. A brown husk covers the inner white edible portion. Freshly …
Red Mombin is also known as Spondias purpurea, belongs to the cashew family. Red Mombin is grown on a flowering plant. The fruit has thin skin and has a small oval shape. The Red Mombin has a sweet but a little tangy pulp inside with a seed at the center. …
Pulasan is a tropical fruit related to the soapberry family Sapindaceae, which a rambutan belongs to, and it has a short trunk of 30-40 cm. The pulasan is native to peninsular Malaysia. It attains a height of 10-15 meters. Pulasan has been proved to be very beneficial for weight loss, …
Purslane is a leafy vegetable that you can eat directly, or you can cook it too. It is just like the mint. The leaves are green in color and are smaller in size. It has a pleasant smell too. The shelf life of purslane is similar to that of the …
Whenever we talk about the cheese, queso de bola is worth mentioning. Queso de bola is a semi-hard cheese that is commonly known as Edam. It is famous as Edam as it is found the most in Edam, the city of Holland. It is a traditional cheese which is made …
Quenepa is another fleshy fruit that resembles lychee. This fruit is not sewed too much, but it is found in almost every part of the world. Its size is from two to four centimeters. It has an orange color flesh inside, and the outermost covering is of green color. If …
Pupunha is famous as peach palm. It looks like an Indian jujube shrub and has similar characteristics to that and mostly comes in red or orange colors. It is edible, but it is not famous as a fruit globally, still people use it, they love it. Like Indian jujube shrub, …
Reblochon is a semi-soft rind and smear-ripened cheese which is gained from cow milk in Savoie, France. It has a nutty, mild, and fruity flavor and matches up well with Savoie wine, melted on baked potatoes. In the alpine region of Savoie, it pairs up well with Tartiflette also. For …
Purple apple berry is a type of fruit that belongs to the family of apples. It is purple and looks similar to apples. They are available in different sizes, colors, and textures as well. Like apples, purple apple berry has a limited shelf life, and it can spoil in unsuitable …
Quandong is a fruit that is found a lot in Australia and the areas near it. The outermost covering of the Quandong fruit is just like the pomegranates. It is red but the inner part of the quandong is not like the pomegranates, and it is quite different. Like other …
Redcurrant is a fruit of a flowering shrub that comes from a Ribes Family; they are small rounded berries with bright red color, with a beautiful translucent appearance which makes them suitable in the décor of various desserts, tarts, smoothies, and drinks. There are different currents like black, white, and …
Rhubarb is famous for its thick stalks and sour taste and is sweetened while cooking. The stalks of rhubarb vary in color from pale green to pink to red, and its consistency matches that of celery. This vegetable is mainly found in temperate and mountainous regions because they require cold …
Pumpkins are one of the most delicious vegetables. It is a giant veggie, and it is found almost in every part of the world. It is not only cooked, but it is also used for many purposes. The shelf life of pumpkins is not too short neither too long. So, …
Pont-l’Évêque is originally a French cheese. The cheese is manufactured in the vicinity around the commune of Pont-l’Évêque in Normandy. The milk source is obtained from dairy cattle. Pont-l’Évêque is considered to be the mature Norman cheese that is still in production. It has a soft and washed rind texture. …
Poppy seed is an oilseed that is obtained from a flowering plant named opium poppy. It is originated in Greece, and now it is widely used all over the world. It is used in baking and in a variety of dishes to make them super healthy and tasty. Poppy seeds …
Have you ever thought you will be eating cactus fruit? All prickly and spiny fruit? You will be amazed to know that you can eat up the prickly pear. It is also known as cactus fruit. You might be scared first because of the presence of minute spicules. It surely …
Are you a cheese lover? If it’s a yes, then this article is for you. This article will help you know a unique variety of Italian cheese named Provolone. Provolone is creamy and delicious. It is a wonderful addition to pizzas, pasta, and various sauces. Provolone is available in 2 …
Prune is a flesh fruit and it is also called dried plum. Normally prune can be used for all over the year, but it also depends on how you stored prune. Prune is a healthy dry fruit as it contains vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, etc. Also, prune is a good …
When we talk about some rare veggies, then we should mention Prussian Asparagus. Prussian Asparagus comes in the list of the rarest and expensive veggies. It is because it only comes in two months in one year. You will never find this veggie anywhere else if its season is over. …
Pummelo is a type of grapefruit and is also known as Pomelo. The shape of Pummelo is like a teardrop and has a greenish or yellowish flesh. It provides many benefits and helps us to be healthier. It is a highly nutritious fruit and provides many minerals and vitamins to …
An edible fruit red in color, with many benefits and uses, a raspberry is native to Europe. Raspberries grow during summers. In this article, we will acknowledge you with all of the information you need to gather about this fruit. How to store them, their shelf life, and some signs …
Red cabbage is like green cabbage but has a dark red in color and denser in taste. However, this color of the cabbage can depend on the soil in which it is being grown. The red cabbage requires a humid atmosphere and well-fertilized soil. The red cabbage is used as …
Red Mulberry is a fruit of the red mulberry tree, and it is widely grown in Eastern America; it has a great variety of uses, its leaves are used in herbal medicines, its fruit is used in eating directly and also act as an ingredient in various desserts, jams, drinks, …
Rembrandt Gouda cheese is named after a well-known Dutch painter, Rembrandt van Rijin. It is a type of gouda cheese made from pasteurized cow’s milk and aged for over a year. Rembrandt Gouda cheese is a semi-hard cheese with a firm texture but can be melted quickly. Rembrandt Gouda has …
Rice beans belong to the family Fabaceae and are known as Vigna umbellata. Rice beans are rich in protein and contain high nutritional value. Rice beans are N-fixing legumes. These are warm seasonal beans. Many people don’t know much about it as little research has been done it. Rice beans …
Pectin is a polysaccharide found in the cell wall of plants, i.e., fruits and vegetables. The term is often confused with gelatin, which is present in animals. Pectin holds several versatile uses in both the food and medicinal industry. In the food industry, its use lies in preparing mouthwatering marmalades, …
Pélardon is a soft cheese native to Languedoc Roussillon, a city in France; it is made from goat’s milk, particularly from Alpine or Saanen breeds creamy white appearance with a soft texture. Pélardon has a fruity plus nutty flavor with a slightly spicy and bitter aftertaste. There are different traditions …
Mexican Franciscan priests of Monterey invented pepper Jack cheese. It is derived from ‘Monterey Jack’, which is a genuine American cheese. Pepper Jack and Monterey Jack are similar, except the Pepper Jack is flavored with rosemary, garlic, sweet peppers, habanēro chilies, and sometimes spicy jalapenos are also added for flavor …
The botanical name of Pequi is Caryocar Brasiliense. It is also known as souari nut and thorned almond. It is famous in areas of Brazil. It is an edible fruit, and initially, they are olive green in color, and the fully grown are buggy green in color. Pequi can be …
Pigeon pea is a type of legume that is also known as red gram. Like green peas, pigeon peas also have a pea pod with four to five pea seeds inside each pod. The color of the pea pod is bright green when it is young and changes to brown …
Pili nuts are edible seeds which are originated from the Philippines. The taste of Pili Nuts is similar to the sunflower seeds if it is consumed raw. It is mainly cultivated in the Philippines and exported to Europe, America, and Australia. Apart from having a wonderful sweet taste, Pili Nuts …
Paw-paw is a fruit native to North America, it is solely cultivated there, and it has greenish-yellow skin and turns yellowish-brown after ripe. It has a rich, creamy white-colored texture from inside and has a mixed taste, which resembles Mango, Banana, or Papaya. Paw-paw is a vitamin C-rich fruit that …
If you are looking for a juicy and pulpy fruit that offers versatile uses inedibility, then you may go for growing or purchasing stock of Passion fruit. This fruit offers a wide range of uses in salads, sauces, jams, coulis, tartlets, and much more. Passion fruit is a tropical fruit …
Pattypan squash, also called scallop squash, is a summer squash that can be enjoyed with its thin skin without peeling it. Its shape is like a flying saucer, and its scalloped edges make it distinct and unique. Pattypan squash comes in colors like dark green, white, buttery yellow, or pale …
Peaches belong to the rose family. The fruits are grown throughout the year in both the northern and southern hemispheres. They usually require warmer temperatures for better growth. Peaches are widely consumed because of their vitamin-rich nature. Peaches are typically regarded as summer fruit. The fruits contain large amounts of …
Pears is a sweet, mild fruit that possesses a fibrous center. They are usually found in regions of North Africa, Europe, and Asia. Pears are the best source of antioxidants, dietary fiber, and plant compounds. They are a good source of fat-free, 101 calorie package and cholesterol-free nutrients. They are …
Orris root has many uses and also goes by the name of Queen Elizabeth root. It is used for the making of medicines, perfumes and is hung up with walls for the protection of evil spirits. The valuable component of the Orris root is its oil which is used in …
Perennial Cucumber is from a family of cucumbers with the same taste. You will only find the difference in terms of the size of the vegetable. The normal size of the perennial Cucumber is about 2 inches long. Perennial Cucumber is used in salads as well as is famous for …
Parwal is an Indian vegetable, also known as a pointed gourd, Parwal, and green potato. It is widely cultivated in the Assam, Bengal, U.P, Bihar, and Orissa regions of India. It is green in color with white lines from the outside. It is rich in nutrients, which make it a …
Palmetto, which is also popularly known as “Hearts of Palm,” is used as a vegetable, as “heart” in its name suggests that it is the innermost part of sabal palm trees cut and used as a vegetable in South American countries mostly. Palmetto has always been the choice of vegans …
Ossau-Iraty may not be a well-known cheese, but this Basque jewel is on the list of our favorites, and we’re beyond any doubt that it’ll be your favorite cheese soon as well. Known as the grandpa of Basque cheeses, a few say that Ossau-Iraty was one of the primary intentioned-made …
Oregon grapes are dark blue berry-like grapes grown on Oregon bushes. Small yellow flowers appear in April and May. The grapes are grown in clusters. The plantation is carried out in the fall, but the plant grows fast to reach maturity. Oregon grapes are a native fruit to North America. …
Orangelo is a cross-breed fruit between grapefruit and orange. The origin of Orangelo can be traced back to Puerto Rico. The flowering and the fruit harvest remain throughout the year; however, the main seasons for flowering are spring and the early summer. Orangelo is about the size of the grapefruit …
Pommecythere is a delicious Caribbean fruit. It is often known as the golden apple. It has a thick rind on the outside and soft flesh inside. When eating raw, you can enjoy the crispy texture and tart flavor it provides. Upon ripening, it attains a yellow color with soft, sweet, …
Pomsite fruit is commonly known by the name golden apple; it is an edible fruit. The fruit and its leaves are eaten raw. Its leaves are used in a green salad. The fruit has a mildly sweet and a bit of tart taste. It’s mostly used in chutney, stews, and …
Pomerac is a tree that originated from Malaysia and Indonesia. The tree gives us dark red-colored fruits. It is well known by other names like Malay apple, water apple, rose apple, and mountain apple. Pomerac is a French word meaning Malaysian apple. When you come home from the market, you …
Pomelo is a delicious citrus fruit. It is one of the types of grapefruit. It is also known as pummelo. Pomelo has many nutrient factors. It is a highly used fruit for weight loss. It can contain Vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Also, Pomelo is a good source of Vitamin C. …
The most common name for pois doux is Ice cream beans. It is also known as Inga or Guaba fruit. Pois doux is a very famous fruit for its sweet vanilla taste. It has a unique fruity taste. You can use it as your dessert as well as for flavoring …
Pitomba is known as a native tree which usually grown in America and the countries near it. You may not find this tree and the fruit that grows on this tree in every part of the world. The item obtained from the tree is also known as pitomba. It is …
When we talk about colorful fruits, then we must mention pitaya as well. Pitaya is a fruit with beautiful colors, and it is also known as dragon fruit. It is famous in America and Mexico. It is one of the tastiest fruits, and it can even grow into a beautiful …
Poha is a dish made from rice using the method of preboiled and flattened and then drying it. The thickness of Poha depends upon the pressure that is used while flattering. They are mostly greyish and white. The common size of Poha is about 2mm long and is lightweight. The …
Pimento is a type of Cheese used in our daily life meals. It is a type of southern cheddar cheese and is also used as a Pimento Pepper dip. It is very simple and easy to be made and takes about 10 mins to ready and used. To make them …
Podocarpus is a red or purplish-colored fruit that you can eat as well. It is not one of the most famous and the most loved fruit all around the globe. But people who use it love it. You can eat Podocarpus fruit directly, and you can also use it in …
Plantains are a type of banana that has a different flavor and taste than that of bananas. The plantains are much thicker and bigger than the bananas, and the skin of plantains is also hard and thicker. They are available in green, yellow and dark brown color. So, we can …
Otaheite apple, known for its quality flavor and numerous health benefits, is a fruit native to Malaysia. For this reason, you also get to hear it by other names like Malay apples, mountain, or rose apples often. Though it is referred to as an apple, it closely resembles an American …
Pak-Choi, Chinese cabbage, bok-choy, pichay, and petsay belong to some of the cabbages used in many parts of the world. It is most frequently used in China and also in South Asia. The Pak-Choi cabbage is very useful from both terms, be it in nutritional terms or from a cuisines …
Parsnips are carrot-shaped, cream-colored root vegetables that are said to be a member of the parsley family. They are popular in some parts of America and Europe, often grown in the fall and winter seasons. Parsnips are often mistaken for white carrots, but they have a different flavor, despite having …
Paprika is a bright red colored spice made from different dried peppers, including chili, Aleppo, poblano, and cayenne peppers. All these peppers belong to the capsicum annum family. It is widely used in flavoring cuisines and décor and garnishing dishes because of its appealing bright red color. In terms of …
Parsley’s flowering plant is native to the Mediterranean with two of its common types: Italian-flat leaf and French curly-leaf. Parsley blends well with many recipes due to its mild, bitter flavor, and its bright green color gives a nice touch to several dishes. It is mainly used as a dried …
Plum sauce is light and sweet-sour condiment. It is used for deep-fried dishes. It adds some extra and delicious taste to your dishes. Plum sauce is used a lot all around the globe. It is just like ketchup, and the shelf life of plum sauce is also similar to ketchup. …
Pigeon plum is a tree. It is also known as Coccoloba diversifolia. It is situated in Central America and South Mexican. This tree takes 3 to 6 years to produce fruit in plum. Pigeon plum is commonly used as dry fruit. Pigeon plum fruit juice is used in jellies and …
Pigface is an Australian native plant found in the summer season, usually at well-drained soil places. Pigface is an edible bush food. It has a bright pink color flower and bears a red-purple fruit. The fruit has a unique blend of salt and sweet taste. It tastes like salty apples …
Are you a party animal? If you are one, Picante sauce would be one of your favorite condiments. It goes with almost everything. Be it tacos, Doritos, nachos, or any other side. It will give a bomb of flavors to them. Picante sauce is just like Spanish salsa, but rather …
Pewa is an edible fruit of a South American peach palm tree. Pewa has red or orange skin. They are highly nutritious. Pewa fruit provides much of dietary fibers. Pewa pulp is light yellow to orange in color and is sweet, dry, and mealy. Pewa has a single seed inside. …
Pe Tsai, also named napa cabbage or celery cabbage, is Chinese cabbage. It originated in the region of China, and it is widely used all over the world as a vegetable. It cooks well. It has an oval shape with thin and wrinkly leaves that have a light green color. …
Pickling onions are delicious and crunchy forms of onions eaten worldwide. They are prepared by soaking fresh onions in vinegar and sugar syrup. Pickling onions add to the delight of many dishes. They have a unique tangy flavor. Pickling onions make an amazing addition to salads, burgers, and sandwiches. Do …
If you lack your vitamins in your body, then you should take persimmons in your diet. Persimmons are highly rich in fiber fruit. Their appearance is just like a bright orange tomato. People are unaware of the benefits of this fruit because it is rare and short seasoned. The taste …
Indigenous to open forest, hedgerows, and dry prairie, Pignut is a little umbel lifer having light leaves and fragile stems. Little umbels of white blossoms show up among May and June and are appealing to a scope of insects, for example, hoverflies. Pignuts are one of the more tasteful wild …
Mandarin orange is a fruit native to Asia. It has citrus characteristics and a sweet taste, and they are relatively smaller in size than regular oranges and are less acidic. Being smaller in size makes them easy to peel, and there is a wide range of its uses like they …
Myrtle is originally a shrub, having bright green colored pointed leaves, while its fruit is dark purple-colored berries. Both the leaves and berries can be used in cooking to prepare different cuisines, but it is rarely used as food and commonly used for health care treatments, especially since its leaves …
Mundu, egg tree, rata fruit, gourka, or baniti belongs to the Queen of Fruits family or Mangosteens. The fruit is yellow with a soft yellow color flesh present inside and highly pleasant in taste. The Mundu fruit is native to regions of Malaysia, Thailand, Java, and the Philippines. To answer …
Mung beans are the most frequent part of Chinese cuisines for years. Mung bean sprouts may be eaten raw or cooked. These beans are very easy to grow and exhibit a sweet taste. For this reason, they are added in the form of paste in various desserts in Asian countries. …
Muntries, which are also known by many other names like native cranberries, Monterrey, native cranberries, mulberry, Muntari, or emu apples, are native to regions of Australia. These are shrubs of leaves that are egg-shaped, edible fruits, and also beautiful scented flowers. Muntries contain sufficiently high amounts of both Vitamin C …
Monosodium Glutamate, abbreviated as MSG, is a common food additive often used to enhance flavor. It is a rich and non-essential amino acid already produced by your body, serving several functions inside. MSG is a white crystalline powder that resembles salt and originally is made from sodium and glutamic acid. …
Muskmelon is a species of melons that belongs to the gourd family, similar to plants like Zucchini, squash, pumpkin, and watermelon. Muskmelon has either sweet or bland flesh and can be with a musky aroma, ribbed and tanned skin. There are many muskmelons, including Cantaloupe, Persian melon, honeydew, and Santa …
Orache belongs to Atriplex genus. Orache is a known as Red orache, Garden orache, Mountain spinach or French spinach. It was common before spinach and can be used as a substitute of spinach. Orache is a type of leafy vegetable. It’s green in color with dark purple tint. This Mountain …
A charm to the eye in each regard, the Malay apple is famous for the beauty of its tree. Its colorful, glistening fruits and flowers, without parallel in the family Myrtaceae. Botanically known as Syzygium malaccense. It is originally found in Malaysia thus named Malay Apple. It is red from the outside and white from …
Monterey Jack is an American white cheese known for its mild flavor and slight sweetness. The cheese originates back to the 18th century in California. The cheese is made out of cow milk and takes from 1 to 6 months to age. The cheese melts when warmed and is mostly …
Morbier Cheese is made from cow milk which is soft and a little elastic. It has an ivory color and is easily recognized by a thin horizontal layer between the cheese. The cheese originates back in France. The cheese is aged for 45 days. The cheese has a mild creamy …
Morel is a unique mushroom that can only be found in the wilderness. Morel is famous for its use in French cuisines and has great importance in the eyes of mushroom enthusiasts and chefs. Morel is grown in spring between March to June and has a very short shelf life. …
Old World Sycamore is known as the Platanus occidentalis. They are mostly growing in the central and eastern parts of the US. They are also known as the plane trees. These are the massive leafed trees that grow tall between 100 to 130 feet. It has to peel thin reddish-brown …
Manchego is the type of cheese that is made from the milk of sheep. It is mostly made in the La Mancha region of Spain. The due date of Manchego is between 60 days to 2 years. Its texture is buttery, and it contains air pockets. The other name of …
Mamey sapote is the tree species aboriginal to Mexico and Central America. Its tree is also found in the Caribbean. The fruit of this tree is also eaten in Latin American Countries. We can make different things from this fruit, such as Milkshakes, ice creams, etc. It is also used …
Mamoncillo is a Spanish lime. It is also known as Melicoccus bijugatus, genipe, guinep, ginepa, limoncello, Chenet, Talpa, jocote, Canepa, skinip, huaya, etc. It is a fruit-bearing tree. It has large seeds and thin flesh. That’s why it provides a little bit of juice. It is used in the preparation …
Morinda is a fruit-bearing plant, grows across Southeast Asia and Australia. Different names call it in regions such as Great Morinda, Indian Mulberry, and Noni. The outer layer is quite sticky, and from inside, it contains seeds and edible stuff, which is similar to cheese. The taste of morinda is …
Hubbard squash is a delicious fruit loved by everyone. It originated in South America. It belongs to the varieties of winter squash. It is found in various colors like green, pale blue, grey, golden, and orange. It is well known by other names like green pumpkin and buttercup squash. The …
Mizuna Green is a vegetable that is leafy green and is native to Eastern Asia. The vegetable shows a good similarity with the leafy vegetables which you have been making a part of your salads frequently. Some of which include kale, broccoli, or cauliflower. The Mizuna Greens have a flavorful …
Mint is an aromatic herb, available in three varieties, Pepper Mint, Spear Mint, and Apple Mint; it has a sweet, delicate flavor that adds a bright taste to teas, soups, and other dishes. Mint leaves have a strong cool aftertaste, and their aroma is most strong when it is fresh, …
Mountain pepper is also known as Tasmanian Pepper berry. Pepper berries are dried fruit and have a sweet, fruity, and intense peppery flavor. They are used in different savories, soup, and many more dishes as a spice blend. Pepper berries are usually hotter than the normal black pepper, and that’s …
One of the unique seaweed consumed by the people of Japan is Mozuku. As the name suggests, it is only found around the Island of Okinawa, located in Japan. Mozuku is the pride of Okinawa, a place that is the place with the longest life expectancy. Mozuku is brown; it …
Mint jelly is mainly made from mint leaves and natural pectin originally. It has a beautiful golden color, but after adding few synthetic green food colors, its color changes to fresh green. It has a sweet taste which is more like tart and with a strong flavor of mint. It …
Monkey apple is a tropical fruit and goes by many names like pond apple, alligator apple, etc. The fruit itself is about 5 – 15 cm in diameter and turns from green to yellow and orange when it is fully ripped. Not even the fruit but its stem and leaves …
Mock Strawberry, Indian Strawberry, or false Strawberry is the name of a flowering plant that is native to South Asia. But it is now used to serve ornamental and medicinal purposes in various other regions as well. The fruit is often confused with the Wild Strawberry. Because of the similar …
Before we begin our study regarding Mock Buckthorn, it is essential to mention what a Buckthorn is. A Buckthorn is a shrub that bears berries and thorns. Buckthorns have been used as dyes or in medicinal uses, and these are of various types. One of those types is Mock Buckthorn …
Monstera fruit is also called the swiss cheese and is native to Panama and Mexico but is also grown in the tropical regions. The fruit is approximately 25cm in length and up to 3 cm in diameter. The fruit and the leaves both are consumable. The plant leaves are used …
If you have just come across to hear about Monguete vegetable and now worried about it, this article is for you. In this article, we are thoroughly going to cover nearly each and everything regarding that vegetable, so without wasting any time, let’s get started. Monguete belongs to the family …
It is the semi-soft cheese found in the United States. German migraters first introduced muenster cheese. It’s different from the other processed cheese. Its color is pale, and its texture is smooth with orange rinds. This yummy cheese is made from the pasteurized milk of a cow. It has a …
Mulberries have different names, such as white Mulberry known as Morus alba and others are common mulberry and silkworm mulberry. Its tree grows to 10-20 m tall. Mulberry is a short-lived tree, and its age span is similar to that of humans. Mulberry is found in Asia and North America. …
New Zealand spinach is also occasionally known as an ice plant due to its succulent-like nature. It is almost similar to the regular spinach we use. New Zealand spinach also tastes too much like the common spinach but turns acrid and bitter when it is fully matured. New Zealand spinach …
Palm fruit, which is called nungu in Tamil, is a refreshing summer fruit. In British English, it is also called ice-apple because of its transparent flesh looking like ice. Nungu has a fibrous exterior that is edible, while it has juicy, transparent flesh that is like a coolant for the …
Oakleaf is one of the types of lettuce. It is a frilly lettuce and butterhead soft texture leave. Oakleaf lettuce mainly in two colors, red or green. It is used in salads to enhance the flavor and texture. Oakleaf lettuce has many health benefits and has nutrient values. It can …
Okra is a warm-season vegetable. Different parts of Okra are used for different useful purposes. The mild taste and high nutritional status of Okra make it important in various dishes and salads. Okra has peach-like skin on the outside and a juicy interior with small seeds. It contains various vitamins, …
Naranjilla is one of the important nightshade fruit, and it is also known as lulo and small orange, although it tastes way different than an orange. Naranjilla has a citrus and acidic taste and looks more like a tomatillo. The exterior of the fruit is orange-red in colour, while the …
Cherry is a fruit. It has rich red color. Native cherry is very good for the human body. It has many nutrient factors such as Vitamins, minerals, calcium, iron, manganese, and a very good source of potassium and fiber. It has Vitamin C, which is very effective for the immune …
Gooseberry is a little sharp shrub. It is from the Rosaceae family, which is known for its Edible fruit of a similar name. The gooseberry plant is a spiny bush with profoundly lobed, dim green leaves. The oval berries are white, red, yellow, or green with a thorny, furry, or …
Neem is widely used across the globe as a fresh and dried herb. It comes from the neem tree and is most popular in Indian cuisine. Neem itself and the leaves of the neem tree are used in making the dishes flavorful and aromatic. Neem can be used in cooking …
