They call it the Indian date. It is believed to have originated from Central and East Africa, as well as the island of Madagascar. Some researchers suggest that the tamarind tree was brought to Africa from India. Today, its cultivation is widespread in almost all tropical regions of the earth. The plant is lush with evergreen leaves. The fruits develop into pods. They can be eaten raw, added to desserts, dried or grated as a sprinkling. It is often added to jams and sweets made in exotic ... More
Carambola is an evergreen tropical tree distributed in the Philippines, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia and Bangladesh. In section, its fruit has the shape of a star, which is why it is also called "tropical star" or "star fruit".
When ripe, the fruits have a yellow color, the fleshy part is juicy, but crunchy and dense, and their taste is sour-sweet, reminiscent of pear, apple and citrus at the same time. In the unripe form, the fruits are sour, and the ... More
Tangerines are the fruits of winter.
Even in August, it will feel like Christmas if you smell mandarins somewhere.
Orange like the sun, these fruits help us get through the winter healthier and more beautiful.
Like all citrus fruits, tangerines are no exception as a valuable source of vitamin C, which strengthens immunity and protects the body from respiratory infections. In addition, tangerines speed up the metabolism and are a reliable helper for weight loss. ... More
Medlars come closest in composition to that of apples. Apart from fresh, they can be taken in the form of sweets and jams.
Like any other fruit, medlars contain a rich compilation of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. They contain high levels of vitamins A, B, C, as well as the minerals iron, calcium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus and others.
Medlars also owe their beneficial properties to fiber, starch, pectin and organic acids, especially malic, citric and ... More
The earth apple (Helianthus tuberosus L.), also called gulia, topinambur or Jerusalem artichoke, belongs to the Asteraceae family, among whose very common representatives are the sunflower, daisy, chamomile, white yarrow, edelweiss and other well plant species known in Bulgaria.
In Bulgaria, gulia is not very common as a mass-cultivated plant, although it withstands any conditions and its benefits are really great. Nowadays, however, people are increasingly turning to this ... More
