Fruity Facts

• The apple belongs to the Rose Tree family and originated in the Middle East more than 4000 years ago. You could eat a different apple every day for more than 19 years, and never eat the same kind twice!

• Oranges originate from Asia and were introduced into Europe in the 15th Century. They are a non-climateric fruit, which means once they are harvested the maturity will not change.

• Pineapple, a member of the Cacti family, takes 18 months to grow and is made up of hundreds of individual fruits. Golden pineapple is higher in vitamin C than any other pineapple. 

• Mangos are a climateric fruit and can be harvested slightly immature, so they can be ripened to guarantee the optimum eating experience. They take 90 days to form fruits from flowering and are a good source of vitamin E and folic acid. Mangos contain enzymes, which are used to marinate and tenderise meat.