Cover picture – Credits to: ICRISAT RP 11C. P.S: Mr. Satyanarayana Mogilicherla, Senior officer of agriculture, ICRISAT-Patancheru, Hyderabad- India. Pigeon pea, scientifically known as Cajanus cajan. Some of its common names are […]
Mushroom Information Many believe mushrooms are vegetables, but this is far from the truth. Mushrooms are nothing more than the fruiting bodies of several fungi species, mainly basidiomycetes or ascomycetes […]
Nutritional Value Eggs are a good source of high-quality protein and provide essential nutrients such as vitamin B12 and choline. They are also a source of healthy fats and are […]
What is the difference between canola and rapeseed oil? The confusion between canola and rapeseed or industrial rapeseed is quite common. Both are annual oil crops of great economic importance. […]
Green vegetables are interwoven with healthy nutrition and lifestyle and not unfairly. The majority of green vegetables offer a wide variety of nutrients when consumed mainly raw, providing many beneficial […]
Co-authors: Seema S. and Sowmiya Mahadevan, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) – National Food Laboratory (NFL), Chennai, India Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam) is a complex fruit grown […]
History of Kiwi Kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa) is native to China, where it has been cultivated for centuries. It was originally known as “Yang Tao” or “Chinese gooseberry.” The kiwifruit was […]
Pumpkins are a trendy vegetable, with global production of over 28 million tonnes. China is the greatest producer country, followed by India, Ukraine, Russia, USA, and Spain. Thanks to their […]
Onion Information Onions are one of the most commonly consumed and cultivated vegetables globally. While the onion is a biennial (or perennial) plant in nature, farmers treat it as an […]
Interesting facts about Groundnut/Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) Groundnut is a versatile and economically significant plant that has played a prominent role in human history. It is the sixth most important oilseed […]
