Plants

It is mentioned in writings from, among others, ancient Greece, Rome, Phoenicia, and Egypt; it was known by the Arabs and Assyrians.

Due to their size, these creations quickly displaced the common strawberry, which people had eaten since probably earlier than the Stone Age.

Thanks to its high content of vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that reduces inflammation and cell damage.

They owe their anti-cancer effect to their betanin content, which is an antioxidant that fights free radicals.

Beta-carotene also prevents the accumulation of cholesterol within the walls of the arteries, thus p ...

In Spanish, the name of the fruit is granada. From it came the geographical names Grenada (an island ...

Thanks to this, for centuries, companies of spice traders maintained a monopoly on the sale of this luxury good. Even in the Middle Ages, the origin of cinnamon remained a mystery to Europeans.

Formerly, it was used to dye fabrics. Even a tiny amount of turmeric can dye the material intensely. Fortunately, stains are remotely easy to remove with a solution of hot water and bleach or vinegar.

They are popular throughout the tropics, in humid and warm areas. The main producers are Asian countries (China, India, Indonesia) and African countries.