Fruits name starts with the letter " S "

1    Sachamango Fruit                                                   

       Sachamango - gustavia superb 

       This plant grows best in a humid tropical climate and clay soils, rich in organic material; its characteristics and great adaptability allow the plant to withstand the adverse conditions that occur during the rainy season. This fruit is not related to the mango.  Common name: heaven lotus, gustavia , monkey fruit, membrillo, hembra, pacó, pacora.

      The fruit grows along the trunk of the plant and its shape is similar to a mango, the skin is coffee colored while the flesh is orange and grows around a large white pit. The colour, consistency and taste of the sachamango is similar to a carrot.

     This fruit eaten by locals in the Peruvian Amazon. It bears rounded pear shaped fruit, on the trunk (cauliflorous). Inside the hard green shell are several large seeds about 4 cm in diameter. The yellowish-orange pulp is edible, is usually boiled after which it is said to resemble meat in taste. It is rich in A, B and C vitamins.

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 2     Santol fruits                                                                       

        Santol - sandoricum koetjape 

        Santol fruits are native to tropical regions of Malaysia, Cambodia, and southern Laos and have been cultivated since ancient times. Today the fruits have become naturalized in many parts of Southeast Asia and are widely found in local markets when in season. Santol fruits can also be found in Costa Rica, Honduras, Puerto Rico, and in Florida and Hawaii of the United States. Other names are kechapi, lolly fruit, sentol, wild mangosteen, red santol, cotton fruit, sandal, sentul, sayai and visayan. 

        Santol fruits are round to ovate, averaging 4 to 7 centimeters in diameter, and have a slightly flattened shape. The skin is leathery, somewhat fuzzy, and wrinkled, ripening from green to golden yellow, and is sometimes covered in a red blush. Santol fruits also have a translucent to white pulp that encases 3 to 5 inedible seeds. The pulp has a cotton-like consistency and is juicy, slippery, and soft. Santol fruits range in flavor from sour to very sweet, depending on maturity and variety. 

        Santol fruits are a good source of iron, which is a mineral that can help move oxygen in the blood and fiber, which can help regulate digestion. The fruits also contain calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin C.  This fruit is wildly known for its many health benefits from its leaves, fruit skin, and barks. People from Indochina, Malaysia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka use the plant as traditional medicine. 

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3     Senegal Date Palm Fruit                                           

       Senegal Date Palm - phoenix reclinata 

     Senegal date palm is a species of flowering plant in the palm family native to tropical Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Madagascar and the Comoro Islands. It is also reportedly naturalized in Florida, Puerto Rico, Bermuda and the Leeward Islands.

      The Senegal date comes from palms that grow in clusters of multiple trunks that can reach heights as 10 to15 meters. The stems curve outward in broad arcs and are covered in fine brown fibers with green leafy fronds on top. The female trees produce pendant clusters of creamy white flower buds, which are also edible, and will later develop into the fruits. The narrow oblong dates, technically drupes, are smaller and harder than commercially cultivated dates and contain less flesh with a larger pit. Senegal dates are subtly sweet with a sticky consistency. The fruits are sweet and tasty, they can also be used to make wine. They apparently taste quite similar to the commercial date fruit.

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4     Strawberry Fruit                                                                       

       Strawberry - genus fragaria 

   Strawberries are genus of more than 20 species of flowering plants in the rose family (Rosaceae) and their edible fruit. Strawberries are native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, and cultivated varieties are widely grown throughout the world. The fruits are rich in vitamin C and are commonly eaten fresh as a dessert fruit, are used as a pastry or pie filling, and may be preserved in many ways.

      The fruit is widely appreciated for its characteristic aroma, bright red colour, juicy texture, and sweetness. It is consumed in large quantities, either fresh or in such prepared foods as jam, juice, pies, ice cream, milkshakes, cakes and chocolates. Artificial strawberry flavourings and aromas are also widely used in products such as candy, soap, lip gloss, perfume, and many others.

      Strawberries are frequently eaten fresh, either out of hand, as part of a mixed fruit salad, topping a dessert like a fruit tart or cake, or in a savoury salad. They can also be cooked into jams and compotes or baked into cakes and breads.

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5     Safou Fruit                                                           

       Safou - dacryodes edulis 

     Safou Fruit is also known as the “butterfruit” for its rich, oily pulp. People in West and Central Africa have been eating safou for centuries as a fresh fruit between meals and cooked as a main course. Other names - called safou (Cameroon), atanga (Gabon), ube (Nigeria), nsafu, bush butter tree, butterfruit.
      This fruit, which can be eaten either raw, cooked in salt water or roasted. Cooked flesh of the fruit has a texture similar to butter. The pulp contains 48% oil and a plantation can produce 7-8 tons of oil per hectare. The fat content of this fruit is much higher compared to fruits such as apple, guava, and pawpaw.  It is also rich in vitamins. The kernel can be used as fodder for sheep or goats. The flowers are useful in apiculture.
        Safou fruit widely varies in size and appearance due to genetic variation and individual growing conditions. The fruit is generally oblong, oval, to conical in shape, averaging 4 to 15 centimeters in length and 3 to 6 centimeters in diameter, and is often found covered in scars and markings. The thin skin is shiny with a waxy coating and ripens from shades of pink or white to shades of violet, dark blue, to blue-black when mature. Each fruit may also bear multiple colours at one time giving the skin a variegated appearance. Underneath the skin, the smooth flesh also varies in hues of green, pale yellow, pink, to cream-colored, encasing a central seed that is light brown, oblong, dense, and firm. Safou fruit has a slippery consistency with a sour, mildly acidic, and tangy flavour when consumed fresh. The fruit also bears an aromatic fragrance.


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6     Shikuwasa fruit                                             

       Shikuwasa - citrus depressa 

      Shikuwasa is a small, green citrus fruit rich in flavonoids and native to Taiwan and Okinawa, Japan.   It is green when young and turns yellow when ripe, and its unique tart flavour makes it an interesting alternative to lemon and lime for garnishing and flavouring.  Other names -  shequasar, Taiwan tangerine, flat lemon, hirami lemon.
      Very sour, it is often used like lemon or lime to garnish dishes, but is also used to make jam, or a yellow juice, which can be thinned or sweetened.  This fruits are also a significant source of anti-oxidants.  


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7     Sudachi Fruit                                                         

       Sudachi - citrus sudachi 

      Sudachi limes are very small, averaging 3 - 4 centimeters in diameter, and are round to oblate with a slightly flattened shape. The thin rind is rough, leathery, covered in many small, visible oil glands, and matures from deep green to yellow. The flesh is dense, moist, pale green, contains a few inedible seeds, and is divided into 9-10 segments by thin, whitish-yellow membranes. Sudachi limes are juicy, aromatic, and have an acidic, sharp, and tart flavour. 
    Sudachi limes are high in vitamin C and dietary fiber and contain calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium. The zest also contains the flavonoid limonene, which provides antioxidant benefits.  Sudachi limes are most often used fresh and can be incorporated into both raw and cooked applications. The juice can be used for vinegar, salad dressings, sauces, and marinades for flavouring fish dishes.


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8     Sweet Lime                                         

  
      Sweet Lime is native to Eurasia and North Africa and also cultivated in the Mediterranean region. It goes by many names, including Mediterranean sweet lemon, sweet limetta and also just sweet lemon. The fruit is edible, and contains essential oils; the tree is used for ornamental purposes. It is not known where or how the sweet lime originated, but it is thought to be a hybrid between a Mexican-type lime and a sweet lemon.  
     Sweet limes look very similar to regular limes, but are more yellowish-green in colour. The tree, its foliage, and the form and size of the fruit resemble the Tahiti lime. It is a small tree, which may reach up to 20 feet in height. It has irregular branches, and relatively smooth, brownish-grey bark. It possesses numerous thorns, which grow up to 2 inches long. 
       Sweet lime juice is refreshing, serves as an energy drink and acts as a natural coolant to the body by providing varied health benefits including prevention of stroke, hydrating the body, helping in motion sickness and also by improving the joint health, besides several beauty benefits.    


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