The fruits that begin with B are the banana, the acorn, the eggplant, the babaco, the sweet potato, among others. Some of these varieties are highly valued for their nutritional value and as supplements in different diets and lifestyles. Also, many contribute substantial income to the world's economy.
Eating fruits and vegetables is extremely important if you want to have a healthy and balanced diet. The fruit is essential, it is well known that it provides vitamins and minerals necessary for the proper functioning of the body.
In addition, it is an excellent substitute for those who fight against cravings during the day when combined with yogurt or cereal.
Some fruits that start with B are:
Berry
A simple fleshy fruit whose interior is edible is known as a berry. Within this term many types of well-known and commonly used varieties are included.
For example, tomato, watermelon, grape, cucumber, melon, blueberry, and pumpkin. It is important to clarify that, in Spanish, berry does not refer to fruit of the forest, as it is commonly believed.
In some languages, however, the term encompasses both concepts, for example, strawberries are fruits of the forest, but not berries.
Banana
The banana, scientifically called the muse of paradise, is what is known as a false berry. It is the most consumed intertropical fruit in the world thanks to its benefits for the body.
It is a good source of potassium, vitamin C, vitamin A, and fiber. In addition, it is very sweet, so it is usually used in many dessert preparations, although it can also be eaten alone.
Acorn
The acorn is a fruit whose flavor will depend on the variety of the tree that produces it. It is a characteristic fruit of the holm oak, oak, cork oak, among others.
The acorn serves as a food source for many pigs and wild animals, although it is also a product consumed by man for various preparations and recipes.
For example, when it is made into flour, it is used, together with wheat flour, to make bread. It is also used for sweets and liqueurs, among others.
Babaco
Known in many countries as lechoza, papaya, chamburro, among others, it is a fruit with a sweet pulp highly appreciated in gastronomy. With it you can make sweets, liqueurs, juices, jams, among other preparations.
It is shaped like an American football ball, with a fine and delicate skin. Its color is yellowish-orange when ripe and sweet. It is typical of the tropical areas of the world, in America and Europe.
Its consumption is appreciated thanks to its health benefits, for example, it is a fruit high in fiber and vitamin C, which makes it ideal for maintaining a healthy digestive system.
Badea
Also known as parcha granadina or maracujá grande, it is a large fruit with a green or yellow skin and a white center, with a flavor that many explorers considered “not very good taste”, although they considered it “gift food”. It comes from tropical areas such as Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador.
References
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- Audrey Vera. Benefits and nutritional properties of the acorn. Health. August 2011. Venelogy. Recovered from: venelogia.com.
- Babaco is a popular crop. News - business. Trade. October 2011. Recovered from: elcomercio.com.
- Victor Manuel Patiño. History and dispersal of the native fruit trees of the Neotropics. Issue 326 of CIAT Publication. CIAT. (2002). Recovered from: books.google.co.ve
- Berry. Recovered from: es.wikipedia.org
- Musa x Paradisíaca. Recovered from: es.wikipedia.org.
- Acorn. Recovered from: es.wikipedia.org.