Written By Sam Henselijn
20 Fun Facts About Dried Fruits and Nuts. We love fun facts here at L’Orenta, it teaches us something new every day! This list compiles 20 fun facts about dried fruits and nuts. Dried fruits are fruits with nearly no water content, and the removal is done by the drying method. Therefore, it shrinks, resulting in the dried fruits becoming small and energy-dense. Examples of dried fruits are dried pineapple chunks, papaya, banana chips, kiwi slices, mango etc.
Nuts are seed kernels that most people eat as a snack or use in cooking. They have a hard shell that requires cracking before one can eat the kernel inside. Nuts include almonds, cashews, pistachio, walnuts, pecans, brazil nuts, macadamia nuts, hazelnuts, etc.
20 Fun Facts About Dried Fruits and Nuts
- Almonds can only grow when bees pollinate them. The storage life of almonds is long as they can stay in the refrigerator for up to 2 years and still taste good. Its long shelf life is because it has a high amount of vitamin E
- Apricot kernels are poisonous until roasting occurs.
- Kale and spinach are green in color, just like pistachios, because their color pigment is the same. The antioxidant content in pistachios is one of the reasons for their green color.
- Dates are as old as 5000 years. Storing can be in a refrigerator
for up to a year or in a cool, dry place for 6 months while still retaining their taste. - Cashews are from the poison ivy plant family. The itchy oil is primarily in their shells, so they can’t be eaten.
- The generic name for pineapple is ‘Ananas,’ which originates from the Indian word ‘Nana,’ which means fragrance.
- Walnuts are one of the oldest tree food dating back to 10,000 BC. In addition, they are gluten-free, making them a good base for whatever needs a crust.
- Raisins are dried grapes that contain several nutrients such as potassium, fiber, etc. Their nutrients help limit contracting diseases such as lesser blood cholesterol and inflammation markers, increased blood sugar control, and lesser blood pressure.
- The pistachios nuts are from a grape-like fruit. They are widely known as a ‘happy nut’ in China and a ‘smiling nut’ in Iran.
- Dates contain iron, potassium, fiber, etc. They have antioxidant effects, reduce blood sugar levels, may help pregnant women have easy labor instead of an induced one, etc.
- The shell of a macadamia nut is one of the hardest hence the reason they need 300 PSI of pressure to open it up after cracking.
- Dried bananas contain vitamin A, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus – nutrients that provide energy can prevent high blood pressure and are helpful to your eyes.
- The pecan nut tree is the state tree of Texas, USA. They have a high amount of antioxidants and vitamin E
- Dried strawberries contain potassium, fiber, antioxidants, and vitamin C. As a result, they can boost one’s overall health, especially heart health, and reduce cancer risks.
- Cashew nuts are also termed fruits. They have their origin linked to Brazil.
- Dried pineapples contain fiber, potassium, vitamin C,
calcium, vitamin A, vitamin B, antioxidants, fluoride, and manganese. They can help to prevent cancer. - Another name for hazelnuts is filberts. They are the official state nut for Oregon, USA.
- Dried apples contain minerals, vitamins, etc., that promote skin freshness, regulate blood pressure, improve memory, etc.
- Macadamia nuts contain a good amount of omega-3 to omega-6 ratio. It helps to fight off inflammation. They are also highly rich in monounsaturated fatty acids. That is why consuming it lowers LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, and triglyceride levels.
- Ginger has nutritional contents that help to calm the body and boost digestion.
The Bottom Line
Our compilation of the 20 fun facts about dried fruits and nuts is an excellent educational piece comprising many unknown facts. In a nutshell, dried fruits and nuts have interesting historical interpretations, and they are beneficial to the body.
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