Pumpkin and Strawberry Facts

Facts about Pumpkin and Strawberry

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

Strawberry Facts are:

• Strawberry is the only fruit with seeds on its covering.
• Belgium has a museum dedicated to strawberries.
• Americans eat almost 3.4 pounds of fresh strawberries each year.
• They are believed to be an aphrodisiac.

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