Pumpkin and Avocado Facts

Facts about Pumpkin and Avocado

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 Avocado facts? Some of the interesting facts about Pumpkin and Avocado 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.

Avocado Facts are:

• The oldest living avocado tree is found in University of California and was planted in 1879.
• Avocados can be swapped for butter in Baked Goods Recipes.
• Avocado ripens more quickly with a banana or an apple around.

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