Pumpkin and Breadfruit Facts

Facts about Pumpkin and Breadfruit

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

Breadfruit Facts are:

• The milky sap of breadfruit tree is used as glue & bark is used to make papers.
• Breadfruit tree produces 1st fruit after 2-3 years from planting & remains productive for decades.
• The seeds of breadfruit are edible.

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