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Fruity knowledge

You always wanted to know what the cranberry can do, where the mango comes from and what makes the pineapple so special?

In the fruit lexicon you will find information about our products.

Pineapple

Where does the name pineapple actually come from? The indigenous people of Paraguay referred to the fruit as “naná”, which means delicious fruit. The Portuguese were responsible for the letter -a and -s. The name “Ananas” was born. The pineapple belongs to the bromeliad family. Nowadays it is grown all over the world. The taste is sweet-aromatic.

Apple

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away!” – You’ve probably heard that before, right? In the past, apples were considered pure medicine. In fact, the pome fruit has a lot of vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Depending on the variety, the taste of apples is sweet and sour.

Apricot

Did you know that apricots have been known since ancient times? During archaeological excavations in Armen, apricot seeds were found at a site dating back to the Stone Age. Otherwise, apricots also go by the name Marille in Austria or Malete in Rheinhessen. Apricots taste sweet-juicy.

Banana

Bananas have been grown for about 2,000 years, making it one of the oldest cultivated fruits. In Europe, the yellow fruit has been around since about 1885. Did you know that bananas do not grow crooked from the beginning? Only when the protective banana leaves fall off, the fruits stretch towards the sun and thus become crooked. The taste is sweet and soft.

Blackberries

Similar to raspberries, blackberries belong to the group of aggregate fruits. Throughout Europe there are more than 2000 varieties of this fruit. The berries contain many important minerals and vitamins. The taste is sweet and sour.

Cranberry

In the USA and Canada, cranberries enjoy roughly the same status as apples here. But the berry also finds its way into our breakfast bowls and kitchens. Immediately after harvest, cranberries are quite sour. Thanks to the drying process, they taste slightly sweeter.

Strawberries

Hardly anyone can say “No!” to these red favorites. Every German eats about 3 kg of strawberries per year. The berry actually belongs to the family of the gathering nut fruits, consists of 90% water and is particularly low in calories. Strawberries contain over 300 different flavoring substances, are mostly sweet in taste.

Blueberries

The blueberry has many names. The bushes grow up to 60cm tall. The berries contain a portion of the pigment anthocyanins, which stains the teeth and tongue blue. In taste they are sweet and sour.

Raspberries

Raspberries are found in large parts of Europe, as they tend to prefer a temperate climate. At the same time the raspberry bush can grow up to two meters. Remarkable, isn’t it? The fruit contains a large amount of antioxidants and vitamin C. In taste raspberries are sweet and sour.

Currants red

Red currants are close relatives to gooseberries. In addition, the berries also have a few years on the hump. Already since the 16th century the cultivation took place in Central Europe. The red little fruits convince with their fruity-sour taste.

Currants

The currant owes its name to the Christian calendar to St. John’s Day on June 24. This day usually also symbolizes the ripeness of the berries. Unlike their red sisters, the flavor is intense-spicy.

Mango

Pistachio and caju fruits are among the immediate relatives of mangoes. These all belong to the suma family. There are a total of 1,000 different varieties of mango. These differ in shape, color, size and flavor. Mangoes grow on trees up to 45 meters high. In taste, mangoes are particularly sweet.

Cranberries

Cranberries are also considered purple miracle of health. This is due to their high content of vitamin C, magnesium, potassium and calcium. Cranberries are often confused with the closely related cranberries. However, cranberries are much less acidic and smaller than their relatives.

Sour cherry

Sour cherries grow on bushes or trees that can reach a height of 20 meters. Unlike other fruits, cherries do not ripen after harvesting. Therefore, they should be harvested ripe. In taste, the sour cherries are less sweet than their siblings the sweet cherries.

Sweet cherry

Did you also often do cherry pit spitting as a child? The cherry belongs to the stone fruit varieties. The cherry is particularly rich in minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. In taste they are aromatic sweet.

Wild berries

In the family of wild berries can be found many colorful representatives. These include blackberries, rose hips, raspberries, blueberries and elderberries. Many of these berries are also used by animals as an important food source.

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