What is the most popular fruit in the world?

Answer 1

The tomato is the world's most popular fruit

The tomato is the world's most popular fruit. And yes, just like the brinjal and the pumpkin, botanically speaking it is a fruit, not a vegetable. More than 60 million tons of tomatoes are produced per year, 16 million tons more than the second most popular fruit, the banana. Apples are the third most popular (36 million tons), then oranges (34 million tons) and watermelons (22 million tons).

Tomatoes were first cultivated in 700 AD by Aztecs and Incas. Explorers returning from Mexico introduced the tomato into Europe, where it was first mentioned in 1556. The French called it "the apple of love," the Germans "the apple of paradise."

Tomatoes are rich in vitamins A and C and fibre, and are cholesterol free. An average size tomato (148 gram, or 5 oz) boasts only 35 calories. Furthermore, new medical research suggests that the consumption of lycopene - the stuff that makes tomatoes red - may prevent cancer. Lycopene is part of the family of pigments called carotenoids, which are natural compounds that create the colours of fruits and vegetables. For example, beta carotene is the orange pigment in carrots. As with essential amino acids, they are not produced by the human body. Lycopene us the most powerful antioxidant in the carotenoid family and, with vitamins C and E, protect us from the free radicals that degrade many parts of the body.

The scientific term for the common tomato is lycopersicon lycopersicum, which mean "wolf peach." It is a cousin of the eggplant, red pepper, ground cherry, potato, and the highly toxic belladonna, also known as the nightshade or solanaccae. There are more than 10,000 varieties of tomatoes.

Tomatoes are used in many food product, including, of course, tomato sauce (ketchup), pasta and pizza. According to a Steel Packing Council survey of 1997, 68% of chefs use canned tomatoes for convenience, quality and flavouring. It hasn't changed much since.

Answer 2

The tomato is the world's most popular fruit
The tomato is the world's most popular fruit. And yes, just like the brinjal and the pumpkin, botanically speaking it is a fruit, not a vegetable. More than 60 million tons of tomatoes are produced per year, 16 million tons more than the second most popular fruit, the banana. Apples are the third most popular (36 million tons), then oranges (34 million tons) and watermelons (22 million tons).

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Answer 3

Banana is the most popular one I feel. Tomato is a vegitable than a fruit. Mango ofcourse is also popular as king of fruits. Banana I feel is available in all seasons. remaining fruits are not available throughout the year. Popularity of Banana is mainly because all can afford to purchase it but Apple which is quite famous fruit is costly but an Apple per day keeps the Doctors away!

Answer 4

I think the most popular fruit in the world is Banana since it's cheap and everyone from the rich to poor can afford it and it taste very good with all the essential nutrients such as calcium, potassium, minerals, good calories, good for tummy etc. So banana is good for health and pocket thats why everyone likes it!

Answer 5

The tomato is definitely the most used fruit in the world, but the only thing is most people think that the tomato is a vegetable.

Answer 6

I would have to say that Bananas and Coconuts are the most popular fruits in the world,just look at the islands for example! Bananas and Coconuts are everywhere on islands such as Fiji,Hawaii,etc.... ;-)

Answer 7

Elton John

Answer 8

The scientific term for the common tomato is lycopersicon lycopersicum, which mean "wolf peach." It is a cousin of the eggplant, red pepper, ground cherry, potato, and the highly toxic belladonna, also known as the nightshade or solanaccae. There are more than 10,000 varieties of tomatoes.

Answer 9

Tomato

Answer 10

I'd say Apples! You give your teacher apples, Dentist and Doctors recommend apples, and Apples juice i believe is the most popular fruit juice.