Pumpkin and Jackfruit Facts

Facts about Pumpkin and Jackfruit

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

Jackfruit Facts are:

• There are up to 500 seeds in Jackfruit & these seeds are edible.
• Root extracts of Jackfruit tree is used to treat diarrhea, fever and asthma.
• The taste of jackfruit is combination of mango, banana, melon and papaya.

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