The royal fruit It only takes one look at this fruit and it’s clear why the pomegranate has been mentioned in so many religious scriptures and is seen as a symbol of fertility and prosperity. It has a two-faced backstory though, as the fruit is also believed to have been the forbidden fruit that Adam … Continue reading Pomegranate – Granatapfel

This fruit may not look like something you’d add to your smoothie but its sure worth giving it a try. Prickly pears, also known as cactus fruit or nopales originated in the Americas but can now be found in places with hot climate all over the world. Botanically they are categorized as berries, in terms … Continue reading Prickly Pear – Kaktusfeige

Not just good for chutney The mango originated at the foot of the Himalayas and plays a vital role in Indian food culture. The densely populated country is the main producer of the fruit and has been cultivating it for over 4000 years. It is also seen as a sign of friendship and wealth. The … Continue reading Mango

Treasure of the Incas What looks like a small green dragon egg is actually one of the most expensive fruit in the world. The cherimoya has its origins in South America and was already a popular fruit with the incas who named it Quechua, meaning cold seeds. According to Marc Twain cherimoya is the most … Continue reading Cherimoya

Kiwis little cousin The kiwi berry, just as its name suggests and maybe surprisingly just like its close relative the kiwi, is botanically a berry. The big difference to its relative is the size as well as the much thinner and smooth skin. In terms of taste kiwi berries are slightly sweeter than the kiwi … Continue reading Kiwi berry – Kiwibeere

The epitome of summer The very definition of the height of summer - cherries. As a member of the rosacea family they are related to peaches and apricots and just like their relatives they enjoy the heat of the summer sun. Even though they originally hail from East Asia, the Ancient Greek were the first … Continue reading Cherry – Kirsche

This creamy sweet stone fruit has been around even longer than our kind, a fact that was discovered my digging up fossilized peach kernels in China. This is where peaches are believed to have originated and to this day they are seen as a symbol of immortality and youth there. The delicious stone fruit travelled … Continue reading Peach – Pfirsich

The delicate berry This elusive berry hails all the way from Southwest Asia and was popularised in Europe by the Romans. While the black variety of the mulberry looks pretty similar to the common blackberry, it is closer related to fig. Just like its relative, mulberry grows on trees instead of bushes, like the blackberry … Continue reading Mulberry – Maulbeere