Pumpkin and Passionfruit Facts

Facts about Pumpkin and Passionfruit

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

Passionfruit Facts are:

• Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
• More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
• Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.

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