Pumpkin and Banana Facts

Facts about Pumpkin and Banana

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

Banana Facts are:

• As bananas contain potassium-40 which is radioactive isotope of potassium, bananas are radioactive.
• Bananas float in water.
• There are around 1000 varieties of bananas.
• Eating this fruit will cheer you up.

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