Fruit is a term used to refer to a fruit or accessory fruit which, generally, has a sweet taste, characteristic aroma and is rich in juice. The term fruit is not a scientific term and should not be used as a synonym for fruit. All fruits are examples of fruits, however, not every fruit is a fruit.
Fruits are beneficial to our health and should be incorporated into our diet. They stand out for being rich in vitamins, mineral salts and fibers. Fruits can be consumed in nature or be part of the composition of sweets, jellies, cakes, among other products.
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Fruit summary
Fruit is a term without scientific value normally used to refer to an edible fruit or accessory fruit that has a sweet taste and is rich in juice.
All fruits are examples of fruits, however, not all fruits are called fruit.
Fruits should be included in our diet as they are foods rich in compounds that are beneficial to our health.
Examples of fruit are: avocado, plum, blackberry, banana, caja, fig, apple, watermelon, grape, seriguela and pitanga.
What is a fruit?
The term fruit has no scientific value and is generally used to refer to a fruit or accessory fruitedible which has a characteristic aroma, sweet taste and is rich in juice. Examples of fruit are apple, avocado, peach, watermelon, banana, jabuticaba, lemon, orange and soursop.
Video lesson on fruits and pseudo fruits
Are fruit and fruit the same thing?
We must not use the terms fruit and fruit interchangeably. First of all, we have to keep in mind that fruit is a term without scientific value It is popularly used to refer, generally, to some edible accessory fruits or fruits that have a sweeter taste.
THE fruit, in turn, is a botanical term and can be defined as a structure formed from the ovary, usually after fertilization of the eggs. The fruits are only present on plants of the group of angiosperms and are associated with the protection function and seed dispersal.
Consequently, although all fruits are examples of fruits, not every fruit is a fruit.. Avocado, for example, is a fruit popularly called fruit; pumpkin is a fruit, but it is not considered a fruit.
the benefit of fruits
We've all heard about the importance of consuming fruits, but few really know all the benefits that these foods can provide to our health. Fruits, in general, stand out for being sources of vitamins, minerals and fiber. In addition, they present compounds that act, for example, as antioxidantsand anti-inflammatory. Fruit consumption is related to protection against heart disease, premature aging and even some types of cancer.
How can fruits be consumed?
At fruits can be consumed in different ways in our food, which can be eaten fresh, dehydrated as well as used in the manufacture of sweets, jellies, cakes, pies, juices and even in savory preparations, such as salads and pizzas. It is worth mentioning, however, that the fruits offer greater health benefits when consumed ino nature.
According to the Food Guide for the Brazilian Population, even natural juices do not offer the same health benefits as eating the fruit itself. The explanation lies in the fact that fiber and nutrients present in the fruit can be lost during preparation. We must also not forget that canned and candied fruits have large amounts of sugar and nutrients are also lost in the preparation.
When consuming fruits, we must be especially careful, especially when they will be eaten raw and in the skin. THE sanitation it must be done by soaking the fruits in a solution of sodium hypochlorite and water. In hypochlorite packaging, it is possible to find the manufacturer's recommendation for the correct amounts in order to ensure safe sanitation. After soaking the fruits, rinse them.
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Fruits from A to Z
Now that we understand what fruits are, how about knowing some of their names? Next, we'll list the fruit name with every letter of our alphabet:
pineapple;
banana;
star fruit;
Damascus;
rubbed;
raspberry;
guava;
hesteria;
inga;
jabuticaba;
Kiwi;
Orange;
passion fruit;
nectarine;
cranberry;
peach;
corner;
pomegranate;
seriguela;
tamarind;
grape;
velvet;
wampi;
shah;
yamamomo;
juniper.
