Quince and Cucumber Facts

Facts about Quince 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 Quince and Cucumber facts? Some of the interesting facts about Quince and Cucumber are provided here.

Quince Facts are:

• Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
• It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
• They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.

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 Quince 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.