Name a Fruit or Veggie A to Z
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T - Tinned mandarin
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Susan - interesting that the fruit can be eaten and the wood can be used for building things.
Judith - I have seen a star fruit but never tasted one. Maybe I should put that on my grocery list.
T - Tachibana Orange is a citrus fruit native to Japan. It has a bright orange color and a sweet, tangy flavor. The fruit is small and often used for decorative purposes due to its vibrant appearance. Tachibana oranges are also used in traditional Japanese ceremonies and celebrations. While they may be less common in the global market, their unique flavor and cultural significance make them a delightful discovery for citrus enthusiasts.
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U - Ugli fruit
Ugli fruit or Ube. Ugli fruit is a citrus fruit, while Ube is a purple yam, a type of starchy root vegetable.
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V- Velvet Bean
The plant's leaf extracts and seeds show promise for the treatment of
Parkinson's disease, male infertility, and nervous disorders
, mainly due to their antioxidant (free radical scavenging) effects.
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W - Wax beans
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X - Xanthium is actually another name for the cocklebur from North America and some parts of Asia. The fruit is often used in Chinese medicine and has a specific name in Chinese, Cang Er Zi due to its color and shape. In Western countries, Xanthium can be used as a painkiller to reduce soreness and headaches brought by nasal congestion.
Xanthium is considered poisonous, according to some sources; however, the toxicity can be eliminated by rinsing the fruit in freshwater or exposing it to hot temperatures. The fruit is yellow and consists of a scabrous and spiky look like a baby hedgehog.
*We have cocklebur's that get in the dogs hair and cause big mats if the hair is long. We did not like them but I never knew that they could be used for medicine.
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Y- Yellow Pea
Yellow Pea is great for making Yellow Split Pea Soup! Yummy 😋
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Z - Za'atar
Za'atar is a versatile Middle Eastern spice blend typically made with dried herbs like thyme, oregano, and marjoram, along with toasted sesame seeds, sumac, and salt. It has a zesty, floral, and nutty flavor profile. Za'atar is used to season a wide variety of dishes, including bread, dips, salads, meats, and vegetables.
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A - Açaí
Açaí are native to the Amazon region of Brazil where they are considered a staple. They are very healthy berry with a good nutrition profile, and are loaded with antioxidants. They taste rather like blackberries, but have a short shelf life making them difficult to export outside their growing area. They are typically exported frozen or dried. These little gems are great for flavoring ice cream and are also used in making body creams and lotions.
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B- Baby Oyster Mushrooms
Baby oyster mushrooms are harvested as a young mushroom and have a more delicate flavor than their mature version
. Baby oyster mushrooms can be found growing wild in autumn forests, cascading in tight shelf-like patterns along dead hardwood deciduous trees, especially beech and willow.
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C - Caigua
Ancient crop from the Andes., Taste is similar to cucumber.
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D - Dragon Tongue bean is a variety of snap bean that is named for its unique, vibrant purple and yellow striped pattern. They are sweet, crunchy and commonly consumed as a fresh, or frozen vegetable.
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E- Endive
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F- Fiddlehead Ferns
Fiddlehead ferns are the furled fronds of young ferns, harvested for use as a vegetable. They are a fleeting spring delicacy, typically available in late April through early June, with a short season around May. The most common edible fiddlehead in North America is the ostrich fern. Fiddleheads have a unique, slightly bitter, grassy, and snappy flavor, often compared to a combination of asparagus, spinach, and artichoke.
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G - Grapefruit
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H - Huauzontle
Chenopodium nuttalliae is a species of edible plant native to Mexico. It is known by the common names huauzontle (literally "hairy amaranth", from the Nahuatl huauhtli 'amaranth' and tzontli 'hair') and Aztec broccoli. Other variations of the name include huauhzontle, huazontle, huanzontle, and guausoncle. It is related to other commonly-consumed plants such as quinoa, amaranth, and epazote, as well as the common American weeds goosefoot and lambsquarters. The plant grows upright branches with red tinted green leafy stems. Huauzontle stems superficially resemble baby broccoli, although the stems are much thinner, and support fewer of the leaves.
Like amaranth, huauzontle is very resistant to cold and dry climates, and grows even in poor soil. In addition, it has a high nutritional level, which makes it an excellent grain alternative in regions with difficulties sowing other types of cereals.[1]
During the rule of Moctezuma, huauzontle and amaranth were the fourth most important crops, after maize, beans, and chia. Many towns paid tribute to the Aztec empire in huauzontle.[2][3]
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That's interesting about Huauzontle, Linda. I had no idea.
I - Indian Jujube
Indian jujube: A small, round fruit that is sweet and slightly tart, often eaten dried or candied.
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J - Jacket potato - another name for a baked potato
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K- Kumquat
A kumquat is a small, edible citrus fruit that looks like a miniature orange. Unlike most citrus fruits, the peel of a kumquat is sweet and can be eaten along with the tart flesh inside. They are native to Southeast Asia and are known for their sweet peel and slightly sour pulp.
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L - Loquat
The loquat is a large evergreen shrub or tree grown commercially for its orange fruit. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant. The loquat is in the family Rosaceae, subfamily Spiraeoideae, tribe Pyreae, subtribe Pyrinae. It is native to the cooler hill regions of south-central China.
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M- Macadamia Nuts
Macadamia nuts are a tree nut native to Australia but are now grown in different areas of the world, including Hawaii and parts of Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Macadamia nuts have a mild, butter-like flavor. Macadamia nuts can be eaten raw or used in recipes.
Macadamia nuts are a great source of nutrients like fiber, proteins, healthy fats, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, B-complex vitamins and vitamins A and E.In addition to being a tasty snack, macadamia nuts have several health benefits such as fighting free radicals, improving intestinal function, promoting weight loss and preventing diabetes and heart disease.
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N - Nectarine
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O- Oranges
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P - Peppermint
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Q - Quararibea - Also called the South American sapote or chupa-chupa, this Amazon rainforest native fruit might be a little tricky to find outside of its native habitat in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Quararibea has a soft, fibrous texture with a juicy, sweet taste that resembles the taste of apricot and pumpkin. It is often peeled and eaten by hand, though sometimes you can find it in cocktail and juice form.
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R- Rutabaga
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S - Sumac
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T- Thai Chilies 🌶
Thai chilies, also known as bird's eye chilies, are small, slender peppers known for their intense heat and fruity, peppery flavor. They are a staple in Thai cuisine and are used fresh or dried to add spice to dishes like curries, stir-fries, and sauces. Their Scoville heat unit range typically falls between 50,000 and 100,000, making them significantly hotter than jalapenos.
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U - Ukrainian Heart Tomato
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V - Vine ripened tomatoes
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