Pumpkin and Olive Facts

Facts about Pumpkin and Olive

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

Olive Facts are:

• In ancient Greece, 1st eye shadow was made by adding olive oil in ground charcoal.
• The most expensive form of olive oil is Extra Virgin.
• Largest type of olive tree is known as donkey tree & smallest one is called bullet.

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