Sandoricum Koetjape (kecapi)

Although not related to peaches, the little-known fruits called santol or kechapi (Sandoricum koetjape) actually smell like ripe peaches. They are produced by a Malaysian tree in the mahogany family (Meliaceae). This is probably the only commercially important fruit in the mahogany family.

Ripe fruits of santol (Sandoricum koetjape), a Malaysian tree in the mahogany family (Meliaceae). The fruits have a firm rind and a white, translucent, juicy pulp that is firmly attached to the large seeds. The pulp is slightly acid and sweet. It is eaten fresh and made into jams, jellies and marmalade. Santol marmalade made in the Philippines is sometimes imported into the United States and sold in Asian markets. It is difficult to remove the pulp from the seeds, and there are reports of people swallowing the seed whole. This practice is hazardous to one's health because the seeds can stick together and cause serious intestinal blockage. There are reports of the sharp end of the seed piercing the intestinal wall.

Avocado

There are numerous cultivated varieties of avocados, but they are all derived from three main groups: The West Indian, Guatemalan and Mexican. West Indian cultivars have large, smooth, shiny-skinned fruits containing more water and less fat (monounsaturated oil) than the other groups. They are sometimes marketed as "lite" avocados with fewer calories. They are typically grown in warm, tropical climates, such as southern Florida and the Hawaiian Islands. The Guatemalan group was originally from the highlands of Guatemala. Cultivars in this group can be grown in more temperate climates than the West Indian group. A popular Guatemalan cultivar grown in southern California is the 'Hass,' easily recognizable by its thick, black, rough-skinned fruit. The Mexican group includes some of the hardiest and most commonly grown cultivars in southern California, including 'Duke,' 'Mexicola,' and 'Zutano.' One of the most important commercial avocados in California is 'Fuerte,' a Mexican x Guatemalan hybrid.

Apples

Apples are mentioned throughout most of recorded human history. The generic name Malus is derived from the Latin word malus or bad, referring to Eve picking an apple in the Garden of Eden; however, some biblical scholars think the fig, and not the apple, was the forbidden fruit picked by Eve. One of the earliest records of any fruit eaten by people of the Middle East is the common fig (Ficus carica). Remnants of figs have been found in archeological excavations dating back to the Neolithic era, about 1000 years before Moses. The fig is also the first tree mentioned in the Bible in the story of Adam and Eve. There are some scholars who think the apricot is a more likely candidate because it was an abundant fruit (along with figs) in the ancient Palestine area. Other interesting tales about apples include Johnny Appleseed, William Tell, Sir Isaac Newton, and Apple Computers.

Berry

Berry: Entire pericarp is fleshy, although skin is sometimes tough; may be one or many seeded. E.g. grape, tomato, papaya, pomegranate, sapote, persimmon, guava, banana and avocado. The latter two fruits are often termed baccate (berry-like). [The banana fruit is a seedless, parthenocarpic berry developing without pollination and fertilization. In the pomegranate, the edible part is the fleshy layer (aril) around each seed.]

Strawberry

Inedible fruit

The following is a list of fleshy fruits that may appear to be edible by humans, but are not. For a list of edible fruits, please see list of fruits.
Ivy (Hedera spp.; Araliaceae)
Linden (Tilia spp.; Malvaceae) also known as Lime, Basswood
Osage-orange (Maclura pomifera; Moraceae)
Privet (Ligustrum spp.; Oleaceae)
Silverbells (Halesia spp.; Styracaceae)
Kaylaberry (Symphoricarpos spp.; Caprifoliaceae)
Soapberry (Sapindus spp.; Sapindaceae)
Wahoo (Euonymus atropurpureus; Celastraceae)
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Fruit

Pineapples

Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Poales
Family: Bromeliaceae
Subfamily: Bromelioideae
Genus: Ananas
Species: A. comosus

Pineapple is a herbaceous, perennial plant of the bromeliadfamily with large, pointed leaves. It develops from tiny, lavenderflowers on a short stalk that grow from the center of the leaves.The flowers fuse with the bracts to become fleshy and to formthe pineapple. Bet you didn't know that pineapple's fibrous, chewycore is the original flower stalk! When you see the hexagonalsections of the pineapple rind, look at each section, a botanicallyindividual fruit, which merged to form the finished product.

Pineapples

Fruit

Any fruit or 100% fruit juice counts as part of the fruit group. Fruits may be fresh, canned, frozen, or dried, and may be whole, cut-up, or pureed. Some commonly eaten fruits are:
apples, bananas, avocado, melons, papayas, kiwis, guavas, strawberries, pineapples and pears.

Orange

Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Subclass: Rosidae
Order: Sapindales
Family: Rutaceae
Genus: Citrus
Species: C. sinensis

The orange tree is a small tree which has a smooth greyishbrown bark and branches that extend into a fairly regular hemisphere. The leaves of the orange fruit are evergreen in color, oval in shape and 3 to 4 inches long. The leaves are dark green in color and glossy on the upper side. The calyx is cup shaped which are five in number with thick and fleshy petals which are intensely white and curl back.

The orange fruit is usually earth shaped i.e. round in shape with a little rougher skin and dark in color when compared to the sweet orange. The flowers of the orange fruit have a very strong aroma and the glands in the rind are concave instead of being convex.

All citrus trees are inter breedable i.e. there is only one super species which are the limes, lemons and the oranges. But various names have been given the citrus family such as oranges are known as “ Citrus sinensis” and “ Citrus aurantium” respectively. All the citrus fruits are considered as berries because they have many seeds which are fleshy, soft and which grow from a single ovary. The seed of the orange is often known as Pip.

The Persian oranges which were widely grown in southern Europe and which were introduced on the 11 th century were bitter. Later during the 15 th century sweet oranges were introduced in Europe to replace the bitter oranges. These sweet oranges were bought from India by the Portuguese traders. The size and the color of the orange fruit completely depend upon the climatic conditions. Usually the oranges have ten carpels or segments inside.

Pineapples

1) Large juicy tropical fruit with sweet yellow flesh and a prickly skin.
2) Are ripe when they smell sweet and their leaves let go easily.
3) Fresh pineapples contain a protein-splitting enzyme. This substance makes the fruit easy to digest and fried together with meat it makes it more tender.
4) Cannot be stored in the fridge like most tropical fruit.
5) Contain a lot of vitamin A and C.

Fruit Salad

Ingredients:
2 cups fruit (mango, papaya, pineapple)
1 red bell pepper, seeded, chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
3 green onions, diced
Juice from one lime

• Chop any combination of fruit to equal approximately 2 cups.


• Mix all ingredients together.


• Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.