Explore the complicated statistics of the fruit world.
The jackfruit holds the record for the largest fruit, tree-borne fruit at that. Many cross 55 kg a piece. The Artocarpus heterophyllu tree can produce 200 jackfruit a year.
Wolffia globosa is the world’s smallest fruit and rather high in nutrition to boot if you can get enough of it. Also called watermeal or duckweed, growing like scum on ponds, each 1-mm fruit is about the size of a grain of sand. With more protein than soybean & the only plant source for vitamin B12, it's added to curries, smoothies in Thailand.
The Carabao mango, native to the Philippines, is known for its extra sweetness. It has been recognised by the Guinness World Records as the sweetest mango variety, with a sugar content of up to 23 per cent.
Did you know that cucumbers, considered a fruit, are made up of 95 per cent water? They're also a good source of vitamin K, potassium, magnesium, and a nutritious, hydrating addition to your diet, states Healthline. Watermelon, tomatoes and strawberries have almost as much water as cucumbers.
Known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia, the smelly, smelly durian is infamous for its strong, distinctive odour. Despite the stench, the fruit is cherished for its rich, custard-like flavour.
There's a good reason to hanker for this fruit, and have it on your toast or eggs or whatever -- it's rich in healthy monounsaturated fats, vitamins E and K, and fibre. It also supports heart health and provides sustained energy, states Healthline.
A citrus fruit, Buddha's hand has a strange appearance -- like a lemon but with creepy, finger type projections. It matures in autumn and in spite of its weight hangs well on the tree. The peel is used for its characteristic taste. The fruit is hung in Buddhist temples. It grows in Asia, California and Italy.
The wondrous coconut offers multiple uses. Its water is hydrating, the flesh is nutritious, and the oil extracted is used in cooking and cosmetics. The husk and shells are also utilised in various industries.