Fruity Facts

October 23rd, 2005

· An apple is 84 % water.

· Pineapples are members of the berry family.

· Bananas are the number one fruit favorite in America; 11 billion are consumed each year.

· Avocadoes have 167 calories per hundred grams; the highest number found in any fruit.

· Banana oil is made from petroleum and has nothing to do with bananas.

· Blueberries, Concord grapes and cranberries are the only fruits native to North America.

· The berry family includes tomatoes, lemons, watermelons and oranges.

· During the 16th and 17th centuries, the pineapple symbolized welcome. Women crocheted pineapple doilies, made pineapple bedspreads and door knockers were often made in the form of pineapples.

15 Responses to “Fruity Facts”

  1. Dorothy Says:

    I didn’t know that pineapples were in the berry family, or that that they were symbols of welcome. Another fact that surprised me is that there are only three fruits native to North America. You would think there would be a lot more. Very interesting. Thanks for providing these fascinating facts.

  2. flowergardener Says:

    A watermelon is a huge berry. LOL Very interesting and something I didn’t know. I love sites like this because I always learn a few facts.

  3. sally Says:

    I had no idea that a watermelon was a berry either. Terrific site with a lot to learn.

  4. marvin Says:

    Apples are a good source of Vitamin A and fiber. The old saying still goes. A regular diet of apples will help keep you in optimum health.

  5. Andrea Says:

    Love the title of this trivia. Who thinks up these things?

  6. jonathan Says:

    hi im onathan i used to go to the spanish church but was casted out by my fat dad thats when i got adicted to fruits and didnt know that pineapples are citrus

  7. leigh Says:

    i have always loved fruit i love to eat bannana’s and apples i have always been a big fan of fruits

  8. Josh Says:

    I alway love fruits and im single and lookin for more fruits in my life if u know what i mean

  9. bannana man Says:

    i like fruit but want 2 try the dragon fruit is it any good ?
    and i likea to do da cha cha

  10. cherry Says:

    does anyone know any facts about cherries??

  11. Charlotte & Rachel & Sarah & Toni Says:

    We’d like to say that fruits are very good for you! you should eat at least 5 fruit or veg a day .. why not try smoothies? That could count as one of your portions! come on and eat your fruit we dont want to turn to fat americans!

  12. meeeeeeeee Says:

    What’s a fun fruity fact about cherries that kids would like to know? Answer Me please!!!

  13. sporty sprinter Says:

    How do I know which fruit is best for me. I’m confused - as always!

  14. saffron Says:

    Did you know that a tomato is a fruit?

  15. bob Says:

    fruit is very tasty. you need to eat alot of it, it is very good for you and you should eat at least 5 pieces a day.
    DID YOU KNOW THAT STRAWBERRIES ARE THE ONLY FRUIT THAT HAVE THEIR SEEDS ON THE OUTSIDE

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