10 FRUITS AND VEGETABLES THAT START WITH V - LITERATURE - 2025

Among the fruits and vegetables that begin with the v, pea pods, broad beans, vanilla, purslane or vidalia stand out.

Fruits and vegetables are among the second most important group in a person's diet.

Every day you have to eat at least three to five servings of vegetables, on the other hand, fruit should be consumed between two and four servings a day, according to the book "Practical guide to a healthy diet" by Plaza & Janés editores.

Examples of fruits and vegetables that begin with V are:

Pea pods

The pea plant produces a pod also known as a pea.

Its seeds are consumed as legumes, whether fresh or dried. There are more than 100 varieties of peas, each with a distinctive flavor.

Vidalia / Vidalia onions

This variety of onion gets its name from its hometown, Vidalia, in Georgia, USA.

It is mild in taste compared to common onion. It can be recognized by its yellowish shell.

Bean pods

The broad bean is a seed found within the green pods of the plant that bears the same name, broad bean. They are consumed as legumes.

Rubber pods / Okra

It is a vegetable native to Africa. They are seeds that once matured and roasted in the sun can be used for drinks (similar to coffee), sauces or meals.

It is considered a purifying food due to its high content of chlorine and salt, cleaning impurities from the body.

Pods

This vegetable has several names in the world, they can also be found in the markets such as green beans, green beans or kidney beans.

It is in the category of legumes and has a high nutritional value. They are characterized by being like beans, but these, unlike the first ones, are very tender.

Purslane

Purslane is a vegetable similar to spinach, they are edible green leaves.

It is a source of magnesium and potassium. It is normally used to accentuate flavors due to its strong acid taste, it should be eaten in moderation.

Vanilla

Vanilla is a very popular fruit. Its uses range from the world of cosmetics, in perfumes, lotions and masks, to the table.

It can be added to cakes, sweets and main dishes. It is a kind of strong sweet smell with bitter taste.

Voavanga / African Tamarind

It is a round and greenish fruit from Madagascar.

Although not common, it can be found in some tropical locations. It is eaten raw once it has matured.

Vangueria infausta / African medlar

It is a traditional fruit from Africa, however, it has been little expanded. It is highly beneficial for health.

Vitoria

Mostly known as pumpkin, the vitoria is a fruit that is appreciated in the kitchen.

It can be used to make soups, sweets, salads and almost any type of preparation, even as a decorative element. It has an orange color and a sweet taste. It is of great benefit to health.

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