Lemons are yellow citrus fruits composed of a thick skin and fragrant, acidic juice. They flourish in winter, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. They’re perfect for adding a bit of flavour to desserts, drinks and marinades, or try squeezing…
The avocado tree is evergreen and grown in tropical, subtropical and Mediterranean climates throughout the world. Article link: How to pick a ripe avocado
Watermelon is a refreshing snack made up of 92% of water but soaked with nutrition. This summer snack is also fat-free, very low in sodium and has only 40 calories per cup.
Growing on the flowering plant genus Vitus, Grapes are round berries that feature semi-translucent flesh encased by a smooth skin. With their seed and skin containing the richest concentration of antioxidants, they uniquely combine a sweet yet healthy flavour, making…
Classified under “drupes” fruit, with peaches and nectarines, plums contain a single hard seed surrounded by fleshy fruit. Sweet in taste with a sticky, chewy texture, the low-calorie fruits improve and maintain the health of the heart and can be…
The word ‘nectarine’ means sweet as nectar and this is reflected through the fruit’s sweet, succulent flavour and firm texture. A brighter, smaller and fuzzless variety of a peach, a nectarine’s flesh can be coloured white, yellow, orange or red,…
The juicy fragrant fruit known as the “apricot” is the perfect size for a snack, with a taste that can range from sweet to tart. Golden orange in colour, the fruits’ single seed is enclosed in a hard, stony shell…
Often called the king of fruits, a pineapple takes almost three years to reach maturation. The pineapple plant’s flowers produce berries that come together around the core, so the pineapple is not just one fruit. Aside from its skin, the…
Persimmons are large, heart shaped fruits that range in colour from pale orange to deep red-orange. Persimmons are ready to eat when their flesh is soft, sweet and jelly-like. They can also be used to bake cookies and breads. Queensland…
Melons are mostly eaten fresh due to its sweetness and juiciness. However, its rind is sometimes preserved, and its seeds can be roasted as a snack or used in oils and sauces. The size, shape, colour, sweetness and texture of…
Mandarin oranges are a small, loose-skinned variety of the common orange. They are juicy and are sweeter and less acidic than larger oranges. The most popular varieties in Australia include the Imperial and the Ellendale varieties. Mandarins can be eaten…
Cherries are red, small and fleshy fruits containing a hard seed inside. There are more than 500 varieties of sweet cherries, but only about 20 or so of them are used in commercial production. They can be eaten fresh, baked…
