Pumpkin and Apple Facts

Facts about Pumpkin and Apple

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

Pumpkin Facts are:

• The name pumpkin has its roots in the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’.
• The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds.
• Pumpkins were once known for removing freckles & curing snake bites.

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.

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