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Publisher: California Rare Fruit Growers, Inc. White Sapote 
 Fact sheet on this fruit species, which is native to central Mexico and "is successful wherever oranges can be grown." The fruit has "a custard-like texture and a sweet delicious flavor reminiscent of peach or banana, although sometimes with a hint of bitterness." Lists varieties that perform well in California, and discusses a related species, the wooly-leaf sapote. From the California Rare Fruit Growers organization. http://www.crfg.org/pubs/ff/whitesapote.html Topics: Crops, Gardening Last updated Aug 23, 2005 Making Wine From Rare Fruit
This page provides several recipes for wines made from unusual ingredients such as raisins, pineapple, mandarin oranges, papaya, mango, grapefruit, and lychees. Basic information on wine-making concepts and techniques is provided with the caveat that beginners would do well to consult a wine-making book with good illustrations and step-by-step instructions. From the California Rare Fruit Growers. http://www.crfg.org/tidbits/makewine.html Topics: Wine Last updated Oct 20, 2005 Miracle Fruit
Fact sheet about the miracle fruit (or miracle berry) that has the effect of covering the taste of sour foods "for some 30 minutes or more" after a berry has been eaten. Includes description of this plant native to tropical western Africa, cultivars, and recommendations for planting, irrigation, pruning, pests and diseases, and other growing information. From the California Rare Fruit Growers. http://www.crfg.org/pubs/ff/miraclefruit.html Topics: Fruits & Vegetables Last updated Jul 15, 2008 |
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