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Coconut Man: August Engelhardt Founded a Cult Based on His Favorite Fruit
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HowStuffWorks tells the tragic story of August Engelhardt who was nuts for coconuts. He founded a cult based on the fruit and worshipping the sun.
Rambutan Is the 'Hairier' Cousin of the Lychee Fruit
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Its name is a derivative of a Mayan word for "hair" and by the looks of it you can see why. But how do you eat a rambutan and what does it taste like?
Jackfruit Is a Stinky, but Otherwise, Perfect Fruit
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Jackfruit's smell is notorious. But get past that and HowStuffWorks explains why it's versatile, easy to grow and packs a nutritional punch.
Kiwi: Natural Weight-Loss Food
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Kiwifruit is high in fiber and packed with vitamins and nutrients. Learn about this healthy fruit and how to add kiwi to meals for a healthy diet.
Blanching Questions
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Blanching helps preserve the color and flavor of fruits and vegetables. It also kills bacteria on the food. Bone up on blanching food in this article.
Clementine: Natural Food
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Clementines are great for vitamin C. See how to select clementines and how to best use clementines in the kitchen.
Passionfruit: Natural Food
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The passion fruit has a brittle, wrinkled purple-brown rind enclosing flesh-covered seeds, something like a pomegranate. Learn more about the passion fruit in this article.
Why Don't You Ever See Square Vegetables?
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At least not in nature. Scientists have discovered the two gene families that play key roles in making fruits and vegetables either round or long. Could a square fruit be on the horizon?
Is Guava the Superfood You're Not Eating?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the health benefits of the guava fruit and leaves.
What Is Lemon Zest?
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Lemon zest imparts a bright and citrusy flavor to both savory and sweet foods. Best of all, it's super simple to make using the right tools and the peel of a lemon.