All-purpose flour is a good source of iron and calcium, as its made up of endosperm of wheat grains. That contains most of the nutritional value, including vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), thiamine and folic acid. It is high in protein, fibre, fat and iron, which play a key role in your overall health.
Guava, (Psidium guajava), small tropical tree or shrub of the family Myrtaceae, cultivated for its edible fruits. Guava trees are native to tropical America and are grown in tropical and subtropical areas worldwide. Guava fruits are processed into jams, jellies, and preserves and are common pastry fillings.
Taste:� Green bananas are mildly bitter in taste and not sweet. Texture:� They are firmer than yellow ones and are sometimes described as waxy. Green bananas are harder to peel and have firm skin, while ripe ones are easier to peel. Composition:� Green ones are loaded with starches.
Dragon fruit may look exotic, but its flavors are similar to other fruits. Its taste has been described as a slightly sweet cross between a kiwi and a pear. Dragon fruit is a tropical fruit native to Mexico and Central America. Its taste is like a combination of a kiwi and a pear.
A banana is an elongated edible fruit botanically a berry produced by several kinds of large herbaceous flowering plants in the genus Musa In some countries bananas used for cooking may be called plantains distinguishing them from dessert bananas
Pineapple is native to tropical and subtropical America and has been introduced elsewhere. The fruit has become a characteristic ingredient in the meat, vegetable, fish, and rice dishes of what is loosely termed Pan-Asian cuisine. The fruit is eaten fresh where available and in canned form worldwide.
Pears, (genus Pyrus), genus of some 20â??45 trees and shrubs in the rose family (Rosaceae), including the common pear (Pyrus communis). One of the most important fruit trees in the world, the common pear is cultivated in all temperate-zone countries of both hemispheres. The fruit is commonly eaten fresh or is canned.
kiwi, (Actinidia deliciosa), also called kiwifruit or Chinese gooseberry, woody vine and edible fruit of the family Actinidiaceae. The plant is native to mainland China and Taiwan and is also grown commercially in New Zealand and California. The fruit has a slightly acid taste and can be eaten raw or cooked.
Sweet limes are spherical citrus fruit with finely-textured skins with yellowish-orange in colour. The rind is semi-smooth and similarly pitted. In India, it is typically named mosambi or musambi
Pumpkin is a plump, nutritious orange vegetable, and a highly nutrient dense food. It is low in calories but rich in vitamins and minerals, all of which are also in its seeds, leaves, and juices. There are many ways to incorporate pumpkin into desserts, soups, salads, preserves, and even as a substitute for butter.
Okraalso known as ladysfingers gumbo or bhindiis the most important vegetable crop of the tropical and subtropical regions of the world It belongs to the genus Abelmoschus and family Malvaceae Okra is a multipurpose crop valued for its tender and delicious pods
Arbi belongs to the family Araceae the same family as money plant and anthurium Its large heartshaped leaves also make it a favorite ornamental garden plant While the corms are consumed more commonly the leaf stalks are used in West Bengal and Kerala as vegetable
Arbi belongs to the family Araceae the same family as money plant and anthurium Its large heartshaped leaves also make it a favorite ornamental garden plant While the corms are consumed more commonly the leaf stalks are used in West Bengal and Kerala as vegetable
White onion or Allium cepa are a cultivar of dry onion which have a distinct light and mild flavour profile. Much like red onions, they have a high sugar and low sulphur content, and thus have a relatively short shelf life.
Tomato, (Solanum lycopersicum), flowering plant of the nightshade family (Solanaceae), cultivated extensively for its edible fruits. Labelled as a vegetable for nutritional purposes, tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C and the phytochemical lycopene.
Bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) are fruits that belong to the nightshade family. They are low in calories and rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants, making them an excellent addition to a healthy diet.
Cauliflower is a member of the cruciferous vegetable family along with Brussels sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, collard greens, kale, kohlrabi, rutabaga, turnips and bok choy. These vegetables all contain a compound that produces a strong, distinct odor that some find unappealing.
Cabbage, comprising several cultivars of Brassica oleracea, is a leafy green, red, or white biennial plant grown as an annual vegetable crop for its dense-leaved heads.
Tapioca is a starch extracted from cassava root. It consists of almost pure carbs and contains very little protein, fiber, or other nutrients. Tapioca has recently become popular as a gluten-free alternative to wheat and other grains.
Green chillies are scientifically known as Capsicum frutescens. The spiciness of green chillies comes from a chemical called capsaicin. Apart from providing a hot and spicy taste, capsaicin is responsible for numerous other health effects on the heart, stomach, and pain relief.
