Pumpkin and Cucumber Facts

Facts about Pumpkin and Cucumber

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

Cucumber Facts are:

• Outer waxy coating of cucumber can erase the pen writing.
• Pressing cucumber on roof of mouth for 30 sec will eliminate bad breath.
• It is made up of 96% water.
• English cucumber can grow longer than 2 feet.

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