Fruits are the means by which plants disseminate seeds. Many plats that bear edible fruits, have propagated with the help of humans and animals in a symbiotic relationship as a means for seed dispersal and nutrition.

Humans and many animals have become dependent on fruits as a source of food. Fruits account for a substantial fraction of the world’s agricultural output, and some have acquired extensive cultural and symbolic meanings.

A “fruit” means the fleshy seed-associated structures of a plant that are sweet and edible in the raw state. In the botanical sense a “fruit” includes many structures that are not commonly called “fruits”. Examples are as bean pods, corn kernels, wheat grains, and tomatoes.

Many fleshy fruits are eaten both fresh or made into as jams, marmalade and other preserves. Fruits are used in manufactured foods like cookies, muffins, yogurt, ice cream,cakes, and many more.

Many fruits are used to make fruit juices or alcoholic beverages. Apples are often used to make vinegar. Fruits are presented as Fruit Basket and Fruit Bouquetare some common forms of gift of fruits.

Many vegetables are botanical fruits, including tomato, bell pepper, eggplant, okra, squash, pumpkin, green bean, cucumber and zucchini. Olive fruit is pressed for olive oil. Spices like vanilla, paprika, allspice and black pepper are derived from berries.

Fruits are generally high in fiber, water, vitamin C and sugars. The amount of sugar varies widely from traces as in lime, to 61% by weight of the date.

Fruits contain various phytochemicals which are required for cellular health and preventing diseases. Regular consumption of fruit is reduces the risks of cancer, cardiovascular disease, stroke, Alzheimer disease, cataracts, and other problems related to aging.

Potassium from fruits and vegetables helps to prevent kidney stones and loss of bones. Fruits low in calories help as a part of a weight-loss diet.

Fresh fruits and vegetables should be carefully selected. They should not be damaged or bruised. All fruits and vegetables should be rinsed well before eating. Fruits and vegetables should be kept separate from raw foods like meat, poultry, and seafood, as well as utensils that have come in contact with raw foods.

All cut, peeled, or cooked fruits and vegetables should be refrigerated within two hours. After two hours, harmful bacteria may grow on them and increase the risk of food borne illness.