Pumpkin and Blackcurrant Facts

Facts about Pumpkin and Blackcurrant

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

Blackcurrant Facts are:

• The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
• Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
• Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.

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