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You might make coffee every day, but did you know these little known facts about the tiny “bean” that packs so much flavor into your morning joe? 1) Coffee “beans” are actually a seed. They were nicknamed a “bean” because it looks like one. 2) Coffee is a fruit that grows on trees – a berry to[…]
Pectin is a natural fiber found in plants and an ingredient that is often used when making jam. It is a carbohydrate that lives in the skin and cores of raw fruit, acting as a “glue” that holds cell walls together. According to the Science of Cooking: “Pectin has the ability to form a mesh[…]
The african horned melon is an exotic tropical fruit that is green when freshly picked, but turns orange when fully ripe. This orange spikey fruit originated in South Africa, but has since been grown in New Zealand, Austrailia, California, Mississippi, and Chile. What does the outside of the Horned Melon look like? source What does[…]
A nickname for avocados are alligator pears. For obvious reasons! The outer shell is green and scaly and it’s shaped similar to a pear. This nickname is actually more fun than the real name. Hopefully it will stick 🙂 Avocados are a fruit! More specifically, a berry. While it may seem more like a vegetable, avocados[…]