- The pea which has been cultivate for human use for more than 9,000 years, is probably the world’s oldest vegetable.
- The jackfruit which may weigh up to 100 pounds, is the biggest fruit in the world.
- With a maximum weight of 1,000 pounds the pumpkin is the world’s largest vegetable.
- Egypt had the earliest known vegetable garden which dates to roughly 1,100 BC.
- Because they contain seeds, many vegetables including tomatoes, peppers and eggplants, are essentially fruits.
- The potato which is eaten in more than 100 nations, is the most widely consume vegetable in the world.
- The pea which has been cultivated for food for more than 9,000 years is the world’s oldest vegetable that is known to exist.
- Spinach follow by lettuce and cabbage, is the leafy green vegetable most consume worldwide.
- The carrot, potato and radish are the three most popular root vegetables in the world.
- Regular consumption of some vegetables, such as carrots, can enhance vision.
- The ordinary potato, a member of the nightshade family, is not relate to the sweet potato.
- The artichoke is a relative of the sunflower and a flower bud.
- Nitrate which is abundant in beets and can lower blood pressure and enhance athletic performance, is well known for its health benefits.
- The okra pod is a common thickening agent in meals like gumbo.
- Due to its shape and tough skin the avocado is a fruit often known as the “alligator pear.”
- All cruciferous vegetables include cauliflower, broccoli and Brussels sprouts, belong to the same family of plants.
- Anthocyanins which are also present in red wine and blueberries, give radicchio its red colour.
- The allium family which include several vegetables like onions, garlic and leeks, is well-known for its potent flavour and curative qualities.
- The eggplant, sometimes refer to as the “aubergine” in Europe and the “brinjal” in India is a fruit.
- Lycopene, an antioxidant that is abundant in several vegetables like bell peppers and tomatoes, may help lower the chance of developing some cancers.
