Fig and Cantaloupe Facts

Facts about Fig and Cantaloupe

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 Fig and Cantaloupe facts? Some of the interesting facts about Fig and Cantaloupe are provided here.

Fig Facts are:

• Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
• The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
• Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.

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.

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