The Taste of Freshness
Import and Export of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
What is cassava? Health benefits and how to prepare it
Cassava is a good source of nutrients, but people should avoid eating it raw. Cassava is a root vegetable (tuber) with a nutty flavor. Native to South America, it is a major source of calories and carbohydrates for people in many countries. Nigeria, Thailand and Indonesia are the largest cassava producers in the world. It is grown in tropical regions around the world due to its ability to ...
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Pears
They are a cocktail of organic acids and important microelements- iron , copper, and zinc. The pears also contain iodine and satisfy the minimum needs from this microelement.
Apples
The fruit itself and its peel contain: carotene, vitamins B1, B2, and B6 also potassium, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium.
Lemons
Lemons are apprciated not only because the fruit is rich in vitamin C, but also due to the substance phytonicide in its leafs well-known as natural antibiotic.
Oranges
Oranges are categorised as rich in vitamins fruits, specially C, B1 and P. They contain 12% sugar and a large quantity of pectinous substances.
Grapefruits
Rich in vitamin C, vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, folate acid, vitamin P. Contains also minerals as potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, iron.
