Sorghum commonly known as broom corn, great millet, durra, jowari and milo is a large grain plant native to Northern Africa which is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions these days. It is the member of the grass family Poaceae or Gramineae. It is the fifth most important cereal crop after wheat, corn, rice and barley. It is also known from various vernacular names such as French: Dari, Sorgho Penché; Italian: Dura, Sorugami; Malaysia: Jagung Gerebang, Jagung; Russian: Belaia Durra, Sorgo Venichnoe and Spanish: Daza, Zahina. Plant Sorghum is an erect, robust, herbaceous annual plant which is often 3-4…
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Jicama also known as Yam bean (pronounced he’-cama) is a Vitamin C rich vegetable native to Central America – from South Mexico to Hicaragm and Costa Rica. It is yellowish-brown colored large turnip-like shaped tuberous roots having creamy succulent white, crisp starchy flesh. IT has been used in several recipe through out the world. Name Jicama Scientific Name Pachyrhizus erosus Native Native to Central America – from South Mexico to Hicaragm and Costa Rica -and has naturalized elsewhere after introduction. Common/English Name Mexican Potato, Ream, saa got, ChopSuey B.n, ahipa, Yam Bean. Indian Potato; Chop Suey Bean, Mexican licama, Three-Lobed- Leaver, Mexican Yarn Bean, Chinese…
Jicama is a very versatile vegetable that contains essential Nutrients, vitamins and Minerals. Consuming 100 gram of Jicama offers 14.1 mg of Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid), 4.9 g of Total dietary fiber, 8.82 g of carbohydrate, 0.046 mg of Copper, 0.04 mg of Vitamin B6 and 0.46 mg of Vitamin E. Moreover many Amino acids like 0.019 g of Histidine, 0.022 g of Valine, 0.018 g of Threonine, 0.016 g of Isoleucine and 0.026 g of Lysine are also found in 100 gram of the fruit. Nutritional value of Jicama Serving Size:1 Cup, 100 g Calories 38 Kcal. Calories from Fat…
A big tuberous root from South Africa and Mexico features white crispy flesh covered with inedible light brown or gray skin. It is a fleshy underground tuber that looks similar to turnip and large radish with taste similar to a cross between a water chestnut and an apple. Jicama scientifically known as Pachyrhizus erosus is widely cultivated plant in the family Fabaceae ⁄ Leguminosae. Jicama (pronounced he’-cama) has a variety of common names including Ream, Mexican Potato, Yam Bean, Indian Potato, ahipa, Chop Suey Bean, Short-Podded Yam Bean, Mexican licama, saa got, Mexican Yarn Bean, ChopSuey B.n, Manioc B.n, Three-Lobed-…
Native to Southern Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, Sapodilla is now cultivated in Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Mexico. It was introduced during Spanish colonization to the Philippines. There are four varieties of Sapodilla: Brown Sugar, Prolific, Russel, and Tikal. Sapodilla is also known by the various vernacular/common names: Brazil: Sapoti; German: Breiapfel, Sapotillbaum; Hindu: Chikoo, Korean: Kkom Na Mu; Pakistan: Cheeku etc. Sapodilla is also called Bully Tree, Chicle, Chico Sapote, Chiku, Marmalade Plum, Naseberry, Sapodilla, Sapote and Sapodilla Plum. Plant The Sapodilla is an evergreen, long-lived, erect and lactiferous tree which reaches upto 100 ft.…
Hairy Gourd is a nutrient dense vegetable found growing in fertile, medium moisture, organically rich, well-drained loam soil. It is green to dark green with pale green speckles and have mild subtle flavor somewhat like a cucumber or summer squash. It must be included in our regular diet to remain safe from different life threatening illness. Name Hairy Gourd Scientific Name Benincasa hispida Native Origin is uncertain but Indo China and India are regarded to be the centres of greatest diversity. Common/English Name Fuzzy Gourd, Festival Gourd, Hairy Gourd, Fuzzy Melon, Jointed Gourd, Hairy Cucumber, Hairy Melon Name in Other Languages Vietnamese: Bi.…
Apart from its delicate, almost bland taste hairy gourd is a good source of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Consuming 100 gram of Hairy Apple offers 69 mg of Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid), 0.07 mg of Vitamin B1, 0. 250 mg of Potassium, 1.7 g of Total Dietary fiber, 0.05 mg of Vitamin B2 and 0.3 mg of Iron. Hairy Gourd Serving Size: 1 Cup (100 g) Calories 11 Kcal. Calories from Fat 0 Kcal. Proximates Amount % DV Water 93.8 g Energy 11 Kcal Energy 45 kJ Protein 0.7 g 1.40% Carbohydrate 2 g 1.54% Total…
Oblong cylindrical, clavate or dumb-bell-shaped hairy gourd scientifically known as Benincasa hispida is actually an annual creeping vine with branched tendrils, belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae, in the genus Benincasa Savi. Its origin is uncertain but Indo China and India are considered to be the centers of greatest diversity. Hairy Cucumber, Fuzzy Gourd, Festival Gourd, Jointed Gourd, Fuzzy Melon, Hairy Cucumber, Hairy Gourd, and Hairy Melon are some popular common name of Hairy gourd. In China it is referred to as Jie Gua, Faeng in Thai and Heariimeron in Japan. Delicate, almost bland taste hairy gourd is full of several…
Ivy Gourd is a beneficial vegetable which is found growing in sun-drenched protected place along with a sandy soil. It is smooth ,ovoid to ellipsoid berry which is rich in Iron and Vitamin B2. It is used in various food item and is very useful in Fatigue, Protects the Nervous System as well as Maintains a Healthy Metabolism. Name Ivy Gourd Scientific Name Coccinia grandis Native Ivy gourd occurs wild in northern and eastern Africa, Arabia to tropical south and southeast Asia. Common/English Name Ivy Gourd,Tindora, Kowai fruit, Scarlet-Fruited Gourd,tonde Kai,gentleman’s toes, Scarlet Gourd, gherkin, Kovakka, Small Gourd, baby watermelon, little gourd, Cephalandra indica, and…
Apart from their delightful taste Ivy gourd is a good source of nutrients, vitamins and mineral. Consuming 100 gram of ivy gourd supplies, 1.4mg of Iron, 0/08mg of Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), 0.07 mg of Vitamin B1(Thiamine), 1.6g of Total dietary fiber and 40 mg of Calcium. Nutritional value of Ivy Gourd Serving Size: 100 g Calories 18 Kcal. Calories from Fat 1 Kcal. Proximity Amount % DV Water 93.5 g Energy 18 Kcal Energy 75 kJ Protein 1.2 g 2.40% Total Fat (lipid) 0.1 g 0.29% Carbohydrate 3.1 g 2.38% Total dietary Fiber 1.6 g 4.21% Minerals…
Coccinia grandis, the ivy gourd, also referred to as baby watermelon, little gourd, gentleman’s toes or even gherkin is actually an exotic vine belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae, in the genus Coccinia Wight & Arn. Other Common Names of Ivy includes Kowai fruit, Small Gourd, Scarlet-Fruited Gourd, Scarlet Gourd, Kovakka, little gourd, tonde Kai, Cephalandra indica, and Tindora. It is actually native to northern and eastern Africa, Arabia to tropical south and southeast Asia.Ivy gourd is referred to as Telakucha in Bangladesh, Gourde Écarlate De L´Inde Tindola in French and Gol Kankri in Nepali. Ovoid to ellipsoid berry shaped vegetable…
Luffa is widely cultivated plant in the family Cucurbitaceae which is easy to grow. It is cultivated throughout Asia and the United States for the food and scrubbers but is inherent to Tropical Africa and Asia. Luffoa is also known as Sponge Gourd, Bath Sponge, Dish Cloth Gourd, Dish-Cloth Gourd, Towel Gourd, Dishrag Gourd, Vegetable Sponge, Rag Gourd, Wash-Rag Sponge, Smooth Luffa, Scrubber Gourd, and Wild Vegetable Sponge. Luffa is titled to various names in different countries such as German: Luffa, Netzgurke; Hindu: Dhodka, Ghia-Torai; Korean: Su Sa Mi Oe; French: Courge Torchon, Pétole; Russian: Ljufa and others. Plant Luffa grows best in…
Winter melon (Benincasa hispida) is widely cultivated plant in the family, Cucurbitaceae. Winter melon is vine like flowering plant which is originally from South Asia and Southeast Asia but now grows on throughout the Asia. The vine bears the fruits which are used as culinary vegetables. Winter melon was brought to the Europe during the Renaissance period. Winter melon comes in various types such as: Giant Wax Gourd, Small Round, Winter Melon Round and Winter Melon Oblong. Winter melon is also called Wax Gourd, Ash Gourd, Chinese Water Melon, Chinese Preserving Melon, Joined Gourd, Gourd Melon, Tallow Gourd, Winter Melon,…
Mammee, also known as mammee apple, mamey and South American apricot, is actually a tropical tree which produces edible fruit.It is actually a berry not a drupe which is 0.5-2 kg which is found used in different types of foods items around the world. Name Mammee Apple Scientific Name Mammea americana Native Native of West Indies –Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico and the lesser Antilles. Common/English Name Mamey Tree,Tropical Apricot, Mammee, Mammee Apple,St. Domingo Apricot, Mammey-Apple, Marmalade Tree,Santo Domingo Apricot, South American Apricot, Name in Other Languages Spanish : Albaricoque De Santo Domingo Albricoque German : Mammi, Mammiapfel Brazil : Abricó-De-São-Domingos, Abricó…
Apart from their sweet and tangy, taste Mammee apple is a good source of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Consuming 100 gram of Mammee Apple offers 14 mg of Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid), 12.5 g of Carbohydrate, 0.086 mg of Copper, 0.7 mg of Iron, 3 g of Total dietary Fiber and 0.1 mg of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine). Nutritional value of Mammee Apple Serving Size: 1 Cup (100 g) Calories 51 Kcal. Calories from Fat 4.5 Kcal. Proximity Amount % DV Water 86.2 g N/D Energy 51 Kcal N/D Energy 213 kJ N/D Protein 0.5 g 1.00% Total Fat (lipid)…
Mammee Apple scientifically known as Mammea Americana is actually a native of West Indies –Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Haiti, and the lesser Antilles. It is an Evergreen, medium-sized tree belonging to the family Clusiaceae ⁄ Guttiferae, in the genus Mammea L.Other Common name of Mammee apple includes Mammey-Apple, South American Apricot, Mamey Tree, Mammee, Marmalade Tree, Tropical Apricot, Mammee Apple, St. Domingo Apricot, Santo Domingo Apricot. In Brazil it is referred to as Abricó, Mammi in German and Albaricoque De Santo Domingo Albricoque in Spanish. Round or somewhat irregular shaped fruit is in fact a storeroom of several health…
Camu Camu is a small berry fruit which is mostly found in the Amazon basin. The tree is also named the same. It is a close relative of guavaberry. The scientific name of Camu Camu is Myrciaria dubia. It is native to South American Rainforest in Peru and Brazil but also commonly found in Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil. The fruit is also known by many other names such as Camu-Camu, Rumberry, Guavaberry, Cacari, Camu-Camu, and Zamu Camu Berry. Camu Camu has hosted other names such as Brazil: Camu-Camu, Arazá De Agua; Spanish: Camo Camo, Guapuro Blanco; Columbia: Guayabo…
Mangosteen is often revered as “the queen” of tropical fruits,because of its distinctive appearance and flavor. Mangosteen is a good source of nutrients, minerals, vitamins. Name Mangosteen Scientific Name Garcinia mangostana Common/English Name Purple Mangosteen , Mangosteen, King’s-fruit Name in Other Languages Japanese : Mangosuchin,Mangoosutin Brazil : Mangostão (Portuguese) Laotian : Kok Mak Mang Kout Slovašcina : Mangostan Indonesia : Manggoita (Aceh), Bagustang, Manggastan Vietnamese : Cây Măng Cụt, Măng Cụt, Trái Măng Cụt Czech : Garcínie Mangostan Thailand : Mang Khút, Mangkhut, Mangkut India : Mangosteen Hannu ( Kannada ), Shulampuli Philippines : Manggis ( Sulu ), Mangostan ( Tagalog) French : Mangostan, Mangostanier,…
Apart from their sweet and tangy, juicy taste mangosteen is a good source of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Consuming 100 gram of mangosteen supplies, 17.91 g of Carbohydrate, 31 µg of Vitamin B9 (Folate, Folic acid), 0.069 mg of Copper, Cu, 1.8 g of Total dietary Fiber, 0.054 mg of Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), 0.102 mg of Manganese, Mn, 0.054 mg of Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) and 0.3 mg of Iron, Fe. Nutritional value of Mangosteen Serving Size: 1 Cup (100 g) Calories 73 Kcal. Calories from Fat 5.22 Kcal. Proximity Amount % DV Water 80.94 g Energy 73 Kcal…
Mangosteen scientifically known as Garcinia mangostana is actually a medium sized, slow-growing, erect, evergreen, lactiferous tree, belonging to the family Clusiaceae ⁄ Guttiferae, in the genus Garcinia L. Some other popular names of Mangosteen includes Purple Mangosteen, King’s-fruit, Mangosteen. It is native to the Malay archipelago in the old world tropics but the exact location is unclear. African mangosteen (Garcinia livingstonei) , Button mangosteen (Garcinia prainiana), Lemon drop mangosteens (Garcinia madruno) are some popular varieties of Mangsteen. Small, deep purple round Mangosteen is in fact a stockroom of numerous health endorsing nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Plant: Mangosteen is in fact…
Blackberry is smooth, black colored fruit that looks like a raspberry, but torus differentiates the blackberry from raspberry. It is a small, sweet fruit wonderful for snacks, jams, pies, desserts. Name Blackberry Scientific Name Rubus fruticosus Native Native to temperate Europe in the Northern Hemisphere. Common/English Name Noxious Blackberry, Blackberries, Wild Blackberry, Blackberry, Bramble, Thornless Blackberries, European Blackberry, Shrubby Blackberry, Bramble Berry, Cultivated Blackberries Common Blackberry, Dewberry. Name in Other Languages Arabic : Tût Shawkî, ‘Ullayq Portuguese : Amora , Amora Silvestre Esperanto : Rubuso; Chinese : Ou Zhou Hei Mei Slovašcina : Robida Nagubana Gaelic : Dris Czech : Ostružiník Křovitý, Ostružiníky…
Apart from their wonderful and sweet taste, Blackberry is a good source of nutrients, minerals, vitamins. Consuming 144 gram of this fruit supplies, 0.93 mg of Manganese, 30.2 mg of Vitamin C, 0.238 mg of Copper, 28.5 µg of Vitamin K, 7.6 g of Total dietary fiber, 1.68 mg of Vitamin E, 0.89 mg of Iron. Moreover many Lipids like 0.02 g of Fatty acids, total saturated, , 0.017g of Palmitic acids, 0.004g of Stearic acids are also found in 100 gram of the fruit. Nutritional value of Blackberries Serving Size: 1 Cup (144 g) Calories 62 Kcal. Calories from Fat 6.39 Kcal. Proximity Amount…
Blackberry scientifically known as Rubus fruticosus is in fact a healthy and tasty fruit. Blackberry is known by different name like Blackberries, Blackberry, Bramble, Bramble Berry, Cultivated Blackberries Common Blackberry, Dewberry, European Blackberry, Noxious Blackberry, Shrubby Blackberry, Thornless Blackberries and Wild Blackberry. It is closely related to the raspberry, also members of the genus Rubus L. Small, black colored fruit is actually a storeroom of numerous health supporting nutrients, minerals and vitamins. Some well-known varieties of blackberry are Bartin,Jumbo,Bursa 3, Chester, Ness, Cacanska Bestrna, Bursa 1, Black Satin,Bursa 2, Arapaho, Navaho, Chester Thornless, Dirksen Thornless, Loch Ness, Flordagrand, Cherokee, Apache,…
Cowpea also known as Vigna unguiculata is a legume of the family Fabaceae ⁄ Leguminosae. It is also known as Bachapin Bean, Southern Pea Black Eyed Cowpea, Black Eyed Dolichos, Poona Pea Black-Eyed Pea, Rope Bean Black-Eyed Bean, Red Pea China Bean, Marble Pea, Common Cowpea, Macassar Bean, Cowgram, Cowpea, Kafir Bean, Cultivated African Cowpea, Crowder Bean, Field Pea and Crowder Pea. The names of cowpea in various languages are: (German) Augenbohne, Langbohne; (Hindu) Chauli, Kulath; (Japanese) Sasage; (Korean) Tongpu etc. There are 7 varieties of cowpea which are named as Blackeye or purple eye peas, Browneye peas, Crowder peas,…
Physalis is actually a herbaceous or soft-wooded, perennial somewhat vining plant sized 2 to 3 ft. (1.6-0.9 m) in height but occasionally may attain 6 ft. (1.8) m. It is a smooth berry which looks like a small, round yellowish tomato. It is sub-globose berry, 1.25–2 cm diameter, each enclosed in a bladder like husk which will become papery on maturity. It is green while young turning to a smooth, glossy, golden –yellow to orange when ripe with many tiny (2 mm diameter) yellowish, flat seeds surrounded in the juicy palatable pulp. Name Physalis (Cape Gooseberry) Scientific Name Physalis peruviana Native…
Apart from their taste, Physalis is a good source of nutrients, minerals, vitamins. Consuming 140 gram of this fruit supplies, 3.92 mg of Vitamin B3, 1.4 mg of Iron, 15.4 mg of Vitamin C, 0.154 mg of Vitamin B1, 15.68 g of Carbohydrate, 56 mg of Phosphorus, 50 µg of Vitamin A, 2.66 g of Protein and 0.056 mg of Vitamin B2, 0.98 g of Total Fat and 13mg of Calcium. Nutritional value of Physalis Serving Size: 1 Cup (140 g) Calories 74 Kcal. Calories from Fat 8.82 Kcal. Proximity Amount % DV Water 119.56 g Energy 74…
Physalis scientifically known as Physalis peruviana is actually a tasty and helpful fruit. Phyalis is also known by different name such as Aztec Berry, Barbados Gooseberry, bladderberry, Cape Gooseberry, Cherry Tomato Goldenberry, Gooseberry-Tomato, goldenberry, Husk Cherry, Inca Berry, obra cabbage, Peruvian Cherry, Peruvian Ground Cherry, Poha, Poha Berry, Strawberry Tomato, Winter Cherry. It is closely associated to the tomatillo as well as the Chinese lantern, also members of the genus Physalis. As it is a member of plant family Solanaceae, it is more related to a huge number of edible plants, like potato, tomato, eggplant as well as other members…
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.), also known as Cumin, Cummin, Roman Caraway is an annual growing, slender herbaceous, erect, subglabrous plant in the family Apiaceae. It is known from different languages such as (French) Cumin, (German) Kreuzkümmel, (Pakistan) Zeera, (Punjabi) Jiira, (Italian) Comino, Cumino, (Nepalese) Jiiraa, Jira etc. The varieties of cumins found are: White cumin seeds and Black cumin seeds. History Cumin is native to the East Mediterranean and India. But nowadays it is also cultivated in the North Africa, Middle East, Iran and India. Since ancient times, cumin is being used. Egyptians used the cumin in the form of spice. The cumin…
Adzuki beans scientifically recognized as Vigna angularis is truly a delightful and beneficial bean. It is in fact a storeroom of numerous health promoting nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Adzuki beans have strong, nutty, sweet flavor. Name Adzuki Bean Scientific Name Vigna angularis Native Originally grown in East Asia, and are most widespread in Japan, China, and Korea. Common/English Name Adanka Bean, Adzuki Bean, Azuki Bean, Chinese Red Bean, Red Gram , Cultivated Azuki, Greater Red Bean Name in Other Languages Latin America : Frijol Adzuki Italian : Fagiolo Adzuki Brazil : Feijão-Adzuki Chinese : Ao Ye Chi Dou, Chi Dou India : Chori ( Gujarat…
Apart from their taste, Adzuki bean is a good source of nutrients, minerals and vitamins. Consuming 230 gram of this bean supplies 0.685mg of Copper, 278 µg of Vitamin B9, 4.6 mg of Iron, 1.318 mg of Manganese, 386mg of Phosphorus, 16.8g of Total dietary fiber, 56.97g of Carbohydrates, 4.07mg of Zinc and 17.3g of proteins. Nutritional value of Adzuki Beans Serving Size: 1 Cup (230 g) Calories 294 Kcal. Calories from Fat 2.07 Kcal. Proximity Amount % DV Total dietary Fiber 16.8 g 44.21% Carbohydrate 56.97 g 43.82% Protein 17.3 g 34.60% Total Fat (lipid) 0.23 g 0.66%…