Finding fruits or vegetables by the letter T might seem like a bit of a difficult task, since there don’t seem to be that many. However, doing exhaustive research we bring you this list, most of which are more common than we imagine. Its flavors, shapes, colors, and textures are truly exotic, with a predominantly acid flavor. Let’s see what they are.
List of fruits and vegetables by T
tamarillo
Its scientific name is Solanum betaceum. It is also known as tree tomato, Andean tomato, among other names. It has a smooth dark red or orange skin, its pulp is orange or reddish, it has many small seeds. Medicinally it is used to raise hemoglobin due to its iron content, in addition to containing other minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin A, E and C.
Tamarind
Its scientific name is tamarindus indica. It comes from India, where it is also called the Indian date. It has a brown color and a curved pod shape, with a hard seed. It is rich in minerals and vitamins, such as phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, vitamins B, C, and E. The young fruit is highly acidic, while the older ones are slightly sweeter.
Tangelo
Its scientific name is Citrus tangelo. Is about a fruit similar to an orange, but with a characteristic bulge towards one end. Despite having little pulp, it is very juicy. It is believed that it may have originated from the crossing of mandarin with grapefruit or pomelo. As for the taste, it is similar to that of a tangerine. It has few seeds inside and is very easy to peel. Its skin is usually orange with a bright appearance and orange inside. Its taste is sweet.
tayberry
Its scientific name is Rubus fruticosus x idaeus. It is a type of berry originated from the crossing of two well-known fruits: the blackberry and the raspberry. It was an intentional cross made by botanists Derek Jennings and. David Mason. Its origin is Scottish. Its appearance is similar to a blackberry and its uses are similar to that of the raspberry; that is, it can be consumed directly in desserts and jams.
Tejocote
Its scientific name is Crataegus. mexican. It is also known as tejocotera, manzanita, apple from India or from Chile, among other names. Their skin is yellowish in color, sometimes with orange tones. It has a very pleasant smell and taste. The infusion prepared with this fruit is used for respiratory problems. With this fruit a very rich sweet is prepared.
torombolo
Its scientific name is Averrhoa carambolayoualso known as Chinese tamarind, averrhoa star, carambolera, star fruit, five fingers, wheat, among others. It has a peculiar star shape and a beautiful yellow color. Its flavor is a combination between bitter, sweet and sour, with a high content of fiber, vitamins, minerals and acids such as folic, fumaric, tartaric and succinic.
Pink grapefruit
Its scientific name is citrus paradise. The grapefruit It is a citrus fruit, and of course its flavor is between acid and bitter. It is a cross between orange and grapefruit. It is larger than an orange, measuring between 10 to 15 cm in circumference. Its shell is quite meaty and very thick. On the outside it is pale green to yellow in color, while on the inside it is white or reddish. Rich in vitamin A and C and minerals.
Tomato
It is the fruit of the plant called Solanum lycopersicum. The tomato is considered a berry; that is, a fleshy fruit. Widely consumed by humanity for various dishes, especially sauces, stews and salads. When the tomato is ripe it has a splendid red color and before ripening it is usually green. There are several species, among them we can mention the cherry tomato, Canary tomato, pear tomato, garden tomato, etc. They are rich in Vitamin A, C and E.
Cherry tomato
It is a variety of small tomato with a sweet flavor. It is also known as grape tomato, raisin tomato or cherry tomato. As a curiosity, its origin is in Aztec Mexico and it began to spread throughout Europe and the United States since the beginning of the 20th century.
Tomatillo
It is also known as miltomate, leaf Tomato, fresadilla tomato or husk tomato, because it has a very peculiar cover (calyx) similar to tissue paper. Many times it is exhibited in the markets keeping that shell as a sign of freshness. Its scientific name is Physalis ixocarpa. They are generally green, but there are also reds, purples, oranges, and yellows.
tuna
The tuna is a berry with a pleasant flavor whose scientific name is Opuntia ficus-indica. It is also known as nopal, prickly pear, palera, among others. It is oval in shape and its size ranges from 5 to 11 cm in diameter. On the outside of the fruit there are thorns and inside its pulp there are numerous seeds. Its color varies between white, orange and red depending on the variant. It is rich in vitamins and minerals.
Jerusalem Artichoke
Its scientific name is Helianthus tuberosus. It commonly goes by several names, including Jerusalem artichoke, Jerusalem artichoke, or Canada Sunflower. It is a tuber usually pale brown in color that resembles artichoke in flavor but resembles ginger in appearance. Some varieties may have other colors, such as white or reddish purplish. Nutritionally it provides protein, fiber and carbohydrates.
English fruit names beginning with T
Tangerine: tangerine
Tamarind: tamarind
Tayberry: tayberry
tomato: tomato
Turnip: turnip