Archive for Fruit

Kiwi Fruit

Kiwi Fruit (Chinese Gooseberry) is an excellent source of Vitamin C and contains a useful amount of potassium, to counteract sodium, excess sodium can result in fluid retention Kiwi fruit supplies the Recommended Daily Amount (RDA) of Vitamin C and approximately 30 calories, with 0.5g per 100g of fat. Vitamin C aides the absorption of [...]

Banana

The Banana is one of the most popular fruits, ideal for any age group.They are natural no fuss, sealed in their own wrapper providing a versitile fruit for a snack, dessert, cooking or for blending into nutritional milk shakes. Delicate and easily damaged, there are various varieties now available; Cavendish is the most popular, Apple [...]

Summer Fruits

Strawberries The strawberry plant is part of the rose family and was first cultivated for food during the 13th century when they where used as a beauty treatment by the rich, being crushed in abundance and used for facials and bathing. Available throughout the year from Europe and the States, but in England traditionally available [...]

Avocado

The avocado pear is a New World fruit native to Mexico, but now popular with fruit growers in California, South Africa and Australia, it is now available world wide. A stoned creamy textured fruit with a pleasant flavour is a available in 4 varieties: The Hass, has a small purple knobbly skin and a pale [...]

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