One of everyone's favorite snacks during the day is, of course, fruit. We reach for them almost every day. They have a lot of vitamins in their composition, so they are healthy for our body. In this section you will find several hundred different images related to the various fruits. Additionally, on the right side menu we have prepared for you a division of the pictures according to different varieties and their species.
Coloring Book Fruits
Information
- Definition of: Fruits are parts of plants that contain seeds and come from flowers. They are usually sweet or sour and are eaten raw.
- Types: There are many different types of fruits, including stone fruits (e.g. peaches, cherries), berries (e.g. strawberries, blueberries), citrus (e.g. oranges, lemons) and many others.
- Nutritional Value: Fruits are a source of many important vitamins, such as vitamin C, potassium, fiber and antioxidants.
- Calories: Although fruits are rich in nutrients, many are low in calories, making them an ideal choice for those concerned about a healthy diet.
- Tropical Fruits: Some fruits, such as mango, pineapple and papaya, come from regions with warm climates and are called tropical fruits.
- Seasonality: Many fruits are available seasonally, which means they taste best and are most nutritious when harvested at the right time of year.
- Storage: Fruits need to be stored in the right conditions to keep them fresh for as long as possible. Some fruits need to be stored in the refrigerator, others at room temperature.
- Processing: Fruits can be canned, dried, frozen or processed into jams, juices and other products.
- Health Benefits: Regular consumption of fruit can help prevent many diseases, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, some types of cancer and diabetes.
- Differentiation: There are many species of fruits in the world, many of which are still unknown to the general public. Each region has its own unique fruits that are distinguished by their taste, texture and nutritional value.
Trivia
- An apple a day: An old saying goes that "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." Apples are rich in fiber and vitamin C and contain various antioxidants.
- The most expensive fruit: Japan's Yubari King melons are among the most expensive fruits in the world. One pair of melons can cost up to several thousand dollars.
- Strawberries are not berries: Despite their name, strawberries are technically not berries from a botanical standpoint, but bananas are!
- Tomatoes are fruits: Many people think that tomatoes are vegetables, but botanically they are classified as fruits because they come from a flower and contain seeds.
- Fruit in the desert: Cacti produce fruits called cactus figs or "tunas," which are edible and often eaten in Latin American countries.
- Banana length: The longest recorded banana was almost 30 cm long.
- Palm wine: Some countries, such as Nigeria, produce wine from the sap of palm trees, called "palm wine."
- Fruit with fire: The fruit of the beetle tree (Podophyllum peltatum) is known as the "fruit of fire" because of its intense laxative effect.
- Pomegranate and mythology: In Greek mythology, Persephone was kidnapped by Hades to the underworld because she ate pomegranate seeds, resulting in the cycle of the seasons.
- Avocado is a berry: Botanically speaking, avocados are classified as a berry, while strawberries, as already mentioned, are not!