The Goji Berry Is Here To Stay
Goji berries or even Gou Qi Zi (Lycium barbarum L.; Family: Solanaceae) in China have been used for many years in traditional Chinese herbal medicine to improve […]
Fruit & Vegetables
Mamey Sapote
Mamey Sapote is a not a commonly found fruit in the UK or indeed the USA. It is one of those fruits however which is […]
Health Benefits Of Watermelon And Its Seeds
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is possibly one of the largest fruit and vegetables you will ever find in the marketplace. It’s a firm favourite of anyone […]
The Great Aunt Of The Superfood Trends – The Blueberry
Blueberries are much sought after because of their high antioxidant properties. Benefits include improved cognition, immune health and overall health. Blueberries are now firmly established […]
Amla (Indian Gooseberry) Benefits
The Amla (Aonla) or Indian Gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica L. (syn. Emblica officinalis Gaertn.) is a member of the Euphorbiaceae family. It has been a special […]
What Is Wampee?
Wampee (Clausena lansium (Lour.) Skeels) is grown in many parts of China for its leaves. These are used as traditional medicines and food ingredients for […]
New Ingredients: Banana Powder
Bananas (Musa sapientum var. paradisiaca) in their own right are highly nutritious but banana powder might be much more versatile for use by product developers. […]
The Health Benefits Of Maqui Berry Powder
If you were looking for a strong purple coloured berry fruit then the Maqui (Aristotelia chilensis (Molina) Stuntz) might just answer your requests. It comes […]
Growing Loquats
Loquats are an edible exotic in many countries. If you are fortunate to have a sunny south-facing wall, a sheltered courtyard or a greenhouse then […]
The Benefits Of Red Peppers
The red pepper known as paprika (Capsicum annuum L.) is a very colourful vegetable which rivals the tomato for vividness and hue in its red colour. […]
The Benefits Of Common Chicory (Endive)
Common chicory (Cichorium intybus L.) is herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It has spread all over the world and is especially common in temperate […]
The Asian Pear (Pyrus pyrifolia)
If you are fortunate enough to be offered a russett looking pear in Asia, it will no doubt me a sign of honour to the […]
The Rose Apple (Syzygium jambos)
The Rose Apple, Syzygium jambos is a plant in the Myrtaceae family – the Myrtles. The plant which used to be known scientifically as Eugenia […]
The Nutritional Benefits Of Peaches
Peach, like any fruit is healthy for all of us. Recent work shows that peaches contain three anthocyanins and 14 non-coloured phenolics. All these compounds […]
Sword Bean (Canavalia gladiata)
Sword Bean (Canavalia gladiata) is a member of the Fabaceae family. It grows mainly in India, south Asia and Africa. It is commercially grown for […]
The Mulberry, Its Wine And Its Nutritional Benefits
Mulberries are often seen on small trees in parks and gardens. If you are lucky enough you may see them growing on wild mountain passes. […]
The Health Benefits Of Okra
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is a widely cultivated and consumed vegetable in tropical and subtropical countries. It is also known as bhindi or lady’s fingers, in […]
Give It Up For The Purple Ube
The Purple Ube (say it as oo-bae) is the new yam on the block. If there is one vegetable to come out of the Phillipines […]
We Love Blackberries
Blackberries are part of that great ‘season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’ as Keats would have put it. Sweet and tart they are a delicious […]