Fruits name starts with the letter " N "

1    Nance fruit                                                                        

      Nance fruit - byrsonima crassifolia  

    Nance fruit grows in clusters on large shrubs approximately 10 meters tall. The small fruits are round and only 1 to 2 centimeters in diameter. Other names are Golden Spoon, Yellow Cherry or Golden Cherry. The trees play an important role in Costa Rica. Nance fruits are considered fully ripe once they have fallen from the tree. They are then easily collected and submerged in water for at least one day so as to minimize their astringent flavors.

       Nance fruit matures from green to a yellow-orange color. The fruit has a thin skin that can be easily peeled. Nance fruit has an oily white pulp that surrounds 1 to 3 small inedible white seeds.  

      Nance is loaded with minerals and vitamins such as Vitamin K, Vitamin C, thiamine, Vitamin E, riboflavin, pathogenic acid, niacin, and manganese. The fruit is an excellent source of soluble dietary fiber, protein, iron, fat, carotene and phosphorus. This provides enormous health benefits to the humans. It helps to prevent from the memory loss, hair fall and wrinkles. It also reduces the risk of dementia and depression. It enhances the formation of antibodies and red blood cells in the body.

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