Cantaloupe and Pineapple Facts

Facts about Cantaloupe and Pineapple

Fruits (fresh or dried) play the role of natural staple diet for humans. We all have some basic knowledge about all types of fruits but are you aware of unique Cantaloupe and Pineapple facts? Some of the interesting facts about Cantaloupe and Pineapple are provided here.

Cantaloupe Facts are:

• Cantaloupe is known as rock-melon in some parts of the world.
• Christopher columbus first introduced cantaloupes to north america in 1494.
• The name 'Cantaloupe' as it is cultivated in papal gardens of cantaloupes, Italy.

Pineapple Facts are:

• A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
• Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
• The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
• Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.

Fruits are consumed in various forms. Fruit recipes and desserts are the trending food choices all over the world. Use of Cantaloupe and Pineapple in variety of dishes and their intrinsic nature of perfectly blending with other food combinations, makes them the apt choice for various dishes! Try out different recipes of these nutritious fruits and decide which fruit appeals more to your taste buds.