- Examples of fruits and vegetables that begin with the i
- Icaco
- Ilama
- Ibo
- Iceberg (lettuce)
- Imbé
- Indonesian lime / Kaffir lime
- Indian plum / Indian jujube
- References
Among the fruits and vegetables that begin with i, the icaco, the ilama, the iceberg (type of lettuce), the imbé or the Indonesian lime stand out.
Fruits and vegetables are more than just a dietary supplement. They are a very important part of staying in optimal health conditions.
Maintaining a balanced and healthy diet largely depends on the content of fruits and vegetables that you eat.
Through the fruit you can obtain multiple vitamins and minerals, in addition to a high fiber content, necessary to maintain a proper functioning of the stomach.
Examples of fruits and vegetables that begin with the i
Icaco
It is a reddish fruit, similar to the plum. It has a large seed in the center that can also be eaten.
The icaco is a fruit that is not eaten raw, instead, it is used for jams and jellies. It is a family of the medlars.
The seed, due to its high content of natural oils, is used as a raw material in the manufacture of candles and candles.
Ilama
It is a sweet-tasting fruit originally from Michoacán, in Mexico.
There are two types: ilama with green skin and white pulp and ilama with pink pulp.
Ibo
Also known as almond tree, ibo is the fruit of the tree with the same name. Its sweet fruit is generally eaten raw.
It has a seed that is used for many uses in the cosmetic industry due to its high content of natural oils.
It is also edible raw or roasted; natural butters are also prepared with it.
It is used as an aroma for perfumes, soaps, lotions and shampoo.
Iceberg (lettuce)
This type of lettuce adds a crunchy touch to salads and sandwiches.
Its leaf is large, enough to use it as a wrapper for other foods in different recipes. Provides Vitamin A, B12, C, D, Iron, Calcium, among others.
Imbé
It is a variety of garcinia.
Not all garcinia fruits are edible, although imbe can be consumed as a spice and in soups.
In some cultures they are used as natural food coloring.
Indonesian lime / Kaffir lime
It is a tropical citrus fruit. Its uses are not only limited to the cuisine of countries such as Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand and Malaysia, it is also a great ally of cosmetics, its oil being used for perfumes and lotions.
Indian plum / Indian jujube
This fruit can be eaten raw or in smoothies. The bees also feed on it, making it possible to extract a light honey with a mild flavor. It has a high content of Vitamin C.
In India this fruit is very popular, so much so that it is even prepared in sweets and candies.
References
- Marjorie Ross from Cerdas. Fruits of Paradise. Editorial University of Costa Rica. (nineteen ninety five). Recovered from: books.google.com
- Esteban Barragán López. Fruits of the Michoacan Field. The College of Michoacán, AC (1999). Recovered from: books.google.com
- Annia Monreal. Does "Iceberg" lettuce really add something? Nutrition. The vanguard. July 2016. Recovered from:vanaguardia.com
- Garcinia. Recovered from: es.wikipedia.org
- Kaffir Lime. Recovered from: en.wikipedia.org
- Ziziphus Mauritiana. Recovered from: en.wikipedia.org