The Story of Lemons (Citrus limon)
Lemons (Citrus limon) are one of those fruits that epitomises the Citrus genus. It has a characteristic zesty, acidic and aromatic flavour but this varies […]
Fruit & Vegetables
The Starfruit
The starfruit has the scientific name Averrhoa carambola L. It is also called the carambola. Cultivation Flavour Compounds Starfruit contains at least 200 different volatiles […]
Black Sapote
Black sapote, scientifically known as Diospyros nigra, is a tropical fruit native to Mexico and Central America. It is also referred to as the “chocolate […]
Star Apple
Star apple, also known as Chrysophyllum cainito L. is a tropical fruit native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is a commercially important crop […]
The Rata Fruit
A number of fruits from the Garcinia genus are in commercial cultivation and now widely available. However you might not be so familiar with the […]
Pectin methyl esterase (PME)
Pectin methyl esterase (PME) [3.1.1.11) is an enzyme that plays a critical role in the metabolism of pectin, a complex carbohydrate that is an essential […]
Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi)
The grapefruit earnt its name because rather like grapes, it hangs in bunches or clusters. It is a fruit grown throughout the tropics. The fruit […]
Sudachi
The Sudachi is a Japanese citrus fruit which is noted for its sourness. It has the scientific name of Citrus sudachi Hort. ex Shirai. The […]
The Trouble with Huanglongbing (HLB)
Huanglongbing (HLB) is now one of the most destructive disease of citrus throughout he world. It is very fast spreading. It was also previously known […]
The Common Mandarin or Tangerine
The Common Mandarin or Tangerine is now a highly popular dessert fruit with a strong commercial following throughout much of the world. The fruit has […]
Satsuma Mandarin (Citrus unshiu)
The Satsuma Mandarin is one of the main citrus fruits and possibly the largest of all. The scientific name is Citrus unshiu Marc. It is […]
Bitter or Sour Orange (Citrus aurantium)
The bitter or sour orange (Citrus aurantium) is not as widely known as other citrus fruit and tends to be localised to Japan. Anyone who […]
Mochiyuzu/Mochiyu
Mochiyuzu or Mochiyu is the Japanese name for a citrus fruit related to the sudachi with a sour flavour. It has the scientific name of […]
Kei Apple
Kei apple (Dovyalis caffra) is widely accepted in Southern Africa as a suitable fruit for wider cultivation. It belongs in the same genus as ketembilla […]
Chilling Injury in Fruits and Vegetables
One of the leading issues in the supply chain for tropical fruits and vegetables is chilling injury. It occurs to produce when they are deliberately […]
Gac (Momordica cochinchinensis)
When you explore Vietnamese, Thai, Cambodian and Laotian cuisine you are more than likely to see recipes featuring Gac. This is a fruit, a type […]
How to make Mashed Potato
All of us must enjoy mashed potato. It is the classic side dish for any roast dinner. Thanksgiving, Christmas and the Sunday roast would not […]
The Health Benefits Of Kidney Beans (Common Beans)
The common bean or kidney bean, Phaseolus vulgaris is one of the most widely and easily grown pulses. It is an economic and nutritious staple […]
Growing Edible Flowers – A Win Win For Wildlife Gardeners
Edible flowers are a fun and easy way to add colour, flavour and texture to both sweet and savoury dishes — especially when you can […]