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Are Peppers A Fruit Or Veg? // Facts About Peppers // What's The Difference Between Red, Yellow and Green Peppers?

June 21, 2021| Posted in Fruits| 4540

Although Bell Peppers get commonly mistaken as vegetables, they are actually fruits. Their scientific name is “Capsicum annum,” hence why you might hear people refer to them as capsicums, such as Australians, Indians and New Zealanders.

The History Of Bananas

April 15, 2021| Posted in Fruits| 119| 17018| 11

Bananas, my personal favourite fruit! These sweet yellow fruits are one of the most consumed fruits globally, in fact, it is the most consumed fruit in America (with Apples being the second). Most Bananas are produced in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of Africa, Asia and America. The potassium filled goodies are non-seasonal, meaning they can be grown year-round.

5 a day isn’t enough… or is it?

December 23, 2020| Posted in Information| 4608

Are 5 fruit and vegetables a day really enough?