Apricot and Pear Facts

Facts about Apricot and Pear

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 Apricot and Pear facts? Some of the interesting facts about Apricot and Pear are provided here.

Apricot Facts are:

• 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
• Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
• In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
• 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.

Pear Facts are:

• The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
• The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
• This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.

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