Are you the Fruity Type? Quiz - Sort by Type | Fruit and Vegetables

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1. Apple

Answer: Pome

Apple.
Malus domestica belongs to the rose family and it is one of the most cultivated trees in the world. Apples contain vitamins C and A and are a very good source of fibre.
Pomes are defined as fruit having seed chambers and an outer fleshy part.

2. Pear

Answer: Pome

Pear.
Belongs to the genus Pyrus and belong to the rose family. It is cultivated in temperate regions of the world. Very rich in vitamin C, copper and potassium.

3. Quince

Answer: Pome

Quince.
Cydonia oblonga is a member of the genus Cydonia and belongs to the rose family. They can be eaten raw, but are normally made into jam, paste and various preserves. The fruit contains vitamin C and potassium.

4. Nashi

Answer: Pome

Nashi.
Pyrus pyrifolia is an Asian variant of the pear. It is also known as apple pear.
Contains vitamin C, potassium and manganese.

5. Loquat

Answer: Drupe

Loquat.
Eriobotrya japonica is a subtropical tree of the rose family grown for its evergreen foliage and edible fruit. The loquat is native to central eastern China. The fruit contains antioxidants and vitamin A and normally has more than one seed.

6. Peach

Answer: Drupe

Peach.
Prunus persica, is a fruit tree of the rose family grown throughout the warmer temperate regions of both the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Very fleshy fruit with lots of Vitamin A.

7. Mango

Answer: Drupe

Mango.
Mangifera indica, is a member of the cashew family and one of the most important and widely cultivated fruits of the tropical world hemispheres. The fruit is rich in vitamins, A, C and D.

8. Plum

Answer: Drupe

Plum.
Belong to the genus Prunus and the edible fruit are closely related to the peach and cherry. There are more than two thousand varieties of plum. Contain vitamin C and antioxidants.

9. Banana

Answer: Berry

Banana
Belongs to fruit of the genus Musa, of the family Musaceae, and it is one of the most important fruit crops of the world. It is mainly grown in the tropics, and it has high nutritional value. It is very high in dietary fibre and potassium, manganese and vitamins C and B6.

10. Cranberry

Answer: Berry

Cranberry.
Belongs to the genus Vaccinium and produce tart edible red fruits. Very high in antioxidants, contain potassium, vitamin C, fibre and protein.

11. Grape

Answer: Berry

Grape.
Belongs to the genus Vitis that originated in the Northern hemisphere and now cultivated world-wide. Grapes contain many essential minerals and vitamins that include copper, potassium and vitamins B and K.

12. Tomato

Answer: Berry

Tomato.
Solanum lycopersicum, flowering plant of the nightshade family, cultivated extensively for its edible fruits. Contain antioxidants, mainly lycopene, and vitamin C.

13. Peanut

Answer: Legume

Peanut.
Arachis hypogaea, is a legume of the pea family, grown for its edible seeds. Very rich in fat, protein, and various vitamins of the B family, it is also used for its soil enriching properties.

14. Lentil

Answer: Legume

Lentil.
Vicia lens or Lens culinaris is an edible legume. It is known for its lens-shaped seeds. Lentils provide carbohydrates, protein, vitamin B9, iron, manganese and phosphorus.

15. Chickpea

Answer: Legume

Chickpea,
Cicer arietinum, is an annual plant of the pea family. Chickpeas are used extensively all over the world and the seeds are high in fibre and protein, iron, phosphorus, and folic acid.

16. Lupin

Answer: Legume

Lupin.
Also known as lupini beans, belong to the genus Lupinus. Eaten mainly pickled, contain thiamine, folic acid, and provide minerals such as magnesium, manganese, potassium and zinc.

17. Pecan

Answer: Nut

Pecan.
Carya illinoinensis, is species of hickory native to the United States and Mexico.
Contain high quantities of fat, protein and carbohydrates.
They also provide dietary fibre, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and thiamine.

18. Macadamia

Answer: Nut

Macadamia.
Belongs to the genus Macadamia which consists of four trees. These were found in Queensland, Australia and now are also grown in various tropical locations. They contain a very high percentage of fat and provide calcium, iron, phosphorus and vitamin B.

19. Pistachio

Answer: Nut

Pistachio.
Pistacia vera is a small tree of the cashew family and its edible seeds, grown in dry lands in warm or temperate climates. The seeds are high in protein, fat, fibre and vitamin B6.

20. Filbert

Answer: Nut

Filbert.
Also known as hazelnut, belongs to the genus Corylus, that consists of about 15 species of shrubs and trees in the birch family. Oil extracted from the seeds, is used in the production of various foods, perfumes and soaps. The seeds are very high in fat content, carbohydrates and protein. They also provide phosphorus, iron, manganese, magnesium and various vitamins.

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