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Fruits in which part or all of the pericarp is fleshy at maturity are termed fleshy simple fruits. Types of fleshy simple fruits, (with examples) include: Berry – the berry is the most common type of fleshy fruit. The entire outer layer of the ovary wall ripens into a potentially edible "pericarp", (see below).
The fruit is large, 15–25 cm (6–10 in) in diameter, [5] usually weighing 1–2 kilograms (2–4 pounds). It has a thicker rind than a grapefruit, [ 4 ] and is divided into 11 to 18 segments. The flesh tastes like mild grapefruit, with a little of its common bitterness (the grapefruit is a hybrid of the pomelo and the orange).
The carbohydrate component is primarily sugars, and is a source of dietary fiber. In a 100-gram ( 31⁄2 -ounce) portion, raw jackfruit provides 95 calories, and is a moderate source (15-19% of the Daily Value) of vitamin B 6, vitamin C, and potassium, with no significant content of other micronutrients (table).
Watermelon ( Citrullus lanatus) is a flowering plant species of the Cucurbitaceae family and the name of its edible fruit. A scrambling and trailing vine -like plant, it is a highly cultivated fruit worldwide, with more than 1,000 varieties . Watermelon is grown in favorable climates from tropical to temperate regions worldwide for its large ...
Orange (fruit) Orange—whole, halved, and peeled segment. An orange, also called sweet orange to distinguish it from the bitter orange ( Citrus × aurantium ), is the fruit of a tree in the family Rutaceae. Botanically, this is the hybrid Citrus × sinensis, between the pomelo ( Citrus maxima) and the mandarin orange ( Citrus reticulata ).
The tree's ellipsoidal yellow fruit is used for culinary and non-culinary purposes throughout the world, primarily for its juice, which has both culinary and cleaning uses. [2] The pulp and rind are also used in cooking and baking. The juice of the lemon is about 5–6% citric acid, [3] with a pH of around 2.2, [4] giving it a sour taste.
Plums are a diverse group of species, with trees reaching a height of 5–6 metres (16–20 ft) when pruned. The fruit is a drupe, with a firm and juicy flesh. China is the largest producer of plums, followed by Romania and Serbia. Japanese or Chinese plums dominate the fresh fruit market, while European plums are also common in some regions.
The pineapple[ 2][ 3] ( Ananas comosus) is a tropical plant with an edible fruit; it is the most economically significant plant in the family Bromeliaceae. [ 4] The pineapple is indigenous to South America, where it has been cultivated for many centuries.