Wheat is one of the world’s most commonly consumed cereal grains. It comes from a type of grass (Triticum) that is grown in countless varieties worldwide. Bread wheat, or common wheat, isRead More…
The strawberry (Fragaria ananassa) originated in Europe in the 18th century. It is a hybrid of two wild strawberry species from North America and Chile. Strawberries are bright red, juicy, and sweet.Read More…
Bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) are fruits that belong to the nightshade family. They are related to chili peppers, tomatoes, and breadfruit, all of which are native to Central and South America. AlsoRead More…
Walnuts (Juglans regia) are a tree nut belonging to the walnut family. They originated in the Mediterranean region and Central Asia and have been part of the human diet for thousands ofRead More…
Avocado doesn’t start to ripen until picked from the tree, but the process happens rather quickly afterward. Once ripe, you have a narrow window of time — generally a few days —Read More…
The tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a fruit from the nightshade family native to South America. Despite botanically being a fruit, it’s generally eaten and prepared like a vegetable. Tomatoes are the majorRead More…
Noni juice is a tropical drink derived from the fruit of the Morinda citrifolia tree. This tree and its fruit grow among lava flow in Southeast Asia, especially in Polynesia. Noni (pronounced NO-nee) isRead More…
Cucumbers are one of the most popular produce items grown and sold around the world. You’re probably well acquainted with their crisp crunch and mild, fresh flavor. However, you may wonder toRead More…
Lemons (Citrus limon) are among the world’s most popular citrus fruits. They grow on lemon trees and are a hybrid of the original citron and lime. There are many ways to enjoyRead More…
Black pepper is one of the most commonly used spices worldwide. It’s made by grinding peppercorns, which are dried berries from the vine Piper nigrum. It has a sharp and mildly spicy flavorRead More…