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Description: The mango tree originally comes from India. Its fruit was introduced to Reunion Island in 1770 from Goa.
The Heidi variety, originally from South Africa, started to be developed in Reunion Island in the 2000s. It is the result of coupling the Kent and Sensation varieties. Characteristic for its size, some specimen can exceed 1 kg. Thanks to its tough skin, Heidi mango from Reunion benefit from a longer shelf life.
Nutrition: Fibers, vitamins A, B and C as well as potassium and iron are present in important quantities in this fruit. Mangoes are also a significant source of beta carotene.Â
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Description: Pear is originated from China where it was grown already 6,000 years ago. However, the pear trees cultivated in China are not from the same species as those from Western Europe. The latter is believed to be come from the Middle East and later spread to Mediterranean Europe during the Roman Empire. It arrived in France in the 16th Century and spread rapidly.
The Williams Pear is also known as the Bartlett pear or ‘’Bon Chrétien’’. Williams pears are bell shaped with thin green skin when unripe and yellow when fully ripen. Inside, they have pale white, juicy flesh. Its white flesh is fine and juicy and its perfume is slightly musky.
Nutrition: Williams pears, are an excellent, healthy part of the diet. They contain fiber, which helps the digestive system work smoothly and may help lower cholesterol levels. They also contain calcium, iron, protein, antioxidants and vitamin C.
Description: Reunion Island species of passion fruit distinguish mainly by the color of the fruit’s skin: plum or yellow. In comparison with the plum type, richer in aroma, the yellow variety offers a sweeter taste for a lighter flavor. The passion fruit covers 35% of the recommended daily level in vitamin C and also contains high level of vitamin B3, known to fight cholesterol.
Nutrition: Rich in antioxidants, it is effective in preventing cardiovascular disease and some cancers. It is also recommended against hypertension, asthma or knee osteoarthritis.
Description: Gala apple variety was created in 1930 in New Zealand. Considered old-fashioned in the 70s in Western Europe, it came back to light in the 2000s. In France it is the second most cultivated apple variety. Rather small, covered with orange-pink to red vertical stripes, the variety resists to shocks despite its thin skin. Very sweet, slightly acidic with a touch of bitterness, it is also appreciated for being firm, juicy and tonic. For some, this refreshing small apple is famous for its banana and pear aromas.
Nutrition: Gala apples are a great snacking fruit as they are low in calories, high in water content and offer a fair amount of vitamins A, B and C. They also contain a dietary fiber known as pectin, which has been shown to lower cholesterol levels and help prevent heart attacks. They also contain trace amounts of boron, which has been touted for its ability to help build strong bones.
Description: Also called "Armenian apple", apricot was long believed to be originated in Armenia. Modern studies gradually trace back its origins to China about 2000 BC. It is said that Alexander the Great brought apricots in Greece.
Apricot is a fleshy rounded fruit with a single large seed called almond. The flesh is sweet and delicately juicy, orange-yellow and firm. Presence in high concentration of Carotene or provitamin A gives its orange color to the fruit.
Nutrition: apricots are a good source of dietary fiber (pectin), potassium and a very good source of beta-carotene (vitamin A) and vitamin C. Whether fresh or dehydrated, apricot is known to be an alkalizing food.
Description: Peaches are said to be originated from China. Peach seeds were found from excavation sites in Hebei, Sichuan and Guizhou provinces going back to the Shang Dynasty. It is said that Alexander the Great introduced them into Europe under the name Pecta. Our peaches come from Pyrénées-Orientales and Gard in France where peaches are cultivated since the 6th Century. Peach trees require wet winters and hot dry summers and will not flourish in Oceanic climates. Peaches are distinguished by their thin skin with hues of red, pink and gold blushing throughout. The flesh is aromatic and juicy. They are often identified as a traditional "true" peach, meaning the fruit has a classic peach flavour, balancing sugar and acid.
Nutrition: Fresh peaches are a moderate source of antioxidant, vitamin C which help to develop resistance against infectious agents and help scavenging harmful free radicals. Fresh fruits are also a small source of vitamin A and Beta-carotene. They are rich in minerals such as potassium, fluoride, and iron.
Description: Blueberries are native to North America. The ‘’highbush’’ varieties were introduced into Western Europe in the 1930s. Blueberries are small blue-purplish berries with a soft and slightly sweet flavor.
Nutrition: It is one of the lightest berries in sugars and calories, its high fibers and antioxidants content makes it an ally to cut appetite. Rich in water-soluble vitamins (C, K and B3), it has antiseptic, antidiarrheal and antihemorrhagic properties. It is also said to prevent difficulty to see in the night and would have beneficial effects on memory. Lastly, blueberry is very diuretic and helps against high blood pressure.
Description: Although it is not clear whether they come from Africa or Asia, melons have been known for more than 3,000 years in China. Their introduction in Reunion Island probably dates back from the first settlers who arrived in the island, named Bourbon Isle, at the beginning of the 17th century.
Cantaloupe melons range in weight from 0.5 to 5 kilograms. The name is derived via French cantaloup from Italian Cantalupo, which was formerly a papal county seat near Rome, after the fruit's introduction there from Armenia.
Nutrition: Cantaloupe melon is an excellent source of beta carotene and vitamin C. Because it is high in both fiber and moisture, it helps to prevent constipation, promote regularity and maintain a healthy digestive tract. With its high water and electrolyte content, cantaloupe is a great snack to have on hand during the hot summer months to prevent dehydration.
Description: The word raspberry may have been derived from the old English ‘’rasp’’ due to its rough surface. Raspberries are cultivated in temperate regions, thriving in non-tropical, cool climates. Their flavour can range from sweet-tart to low acid and jam-like depending on growing region and variety.
Nutrition: Raspberries are a good source of vitamins B and C, folic acid, copper, iron, antioxidants, and ellagic acid - a phenolic compound known to prevent cancer. They also have a high proportion of dietary fibres, comprising of around 20% of the berry’s total weight. Raspberries are an important part of women’s health. For pregnant women, Raspberry tea is used to treat nausea, haemorrhage, and pain in childbirth.
Description: Black fig is iconic of the Mediterranean basin where it has been cultivated for thousand years. There are more than 150 varieties. The fig is actually a fake fruit: it is an inflorescence, a kind of small fleshy sack that encloses hundreds, sometimes several thousands of tiny unisexual flowers and small crunchy seeds, called achenes. These are the real fruits which, when pollinated, provide the characteristic nutty taste of dried figs. Fig’s pulp is juicy, melting and very sweet.
Nutrition: Black figs contain high levels of fibers, vitamins and minerals like potassium and calcium. One black fig is equivalent like two glasses of milk in calcium content.
They are known to have high levels of antioxidants and help fighting against cancer and treat Illnesses such as anemia, diabetes, leprosy, liver disease, paralysis, skin diseases, ulcers, gastrointestinal tract and urinary tract infections. Black figs may also be used as natural antibacterial and antifungal agents.
Description: Introduced in the French island of Reunion in 1668, the Queen Victoria pineapple is considered to be the best of its kind worldwide. Harvested throughout the year, the distinctive taste of its vibrant pulp is exceptional and unique. Its unique aroma and exceptional flavor make it used in recipes elaborated by some of Hong Kong most prestigious Chefs.
 Nutrition: Excellent for digestion, the pineapple contains fiber and manganese, boosting the immune system and protecting against free radicals. Powerful remineralizing agent and rich in vitamin C, it also provides iron, calcium and magnesium.
Description: The mango tree originally comes from India. Its fruit was introduced to Reunion Island in 1770 from Goa.
Jose mangoes are native from the island and obtained by grafting (transfer of a plant growth on another plant). They are famous for their round shape and unique perfume.
Nutrition: Fibers, vitamins A, B and C as well as potassium and iron are present in important quantities in this fruit. Mangoes are also a significant source of beta carotene.
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