Apple and Nectarine Facts

Facts about Apple and Nectarine

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 Apple and Nectarine facts? Some of the interesting facts about Apple and Nectarine are provided here.

Apple Facts are:

• Apples can be as small as a pea and as big as a pumpkin.
• There are more than 8000 varieties of apples.
• Life of an Apple tree can be more than 100 years.
• Apples contain 25% air, therefore they float in water.

Nectarine Facts are:

• The name ‘nectarine’ is with reference to the sweet food the gods eat, ‘nectar’.
• Nectarines are sometimes called ‘shaved peaches’ because their skin is smooth with no fuzz.

Fruits are consumed in various forms. Fruit recipes and desserts are the trending food choices all over the world. Use of Apple and Nectarine 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.