Mango
Mangos were mentioned in ancient India as the "food of the gods;" fruit as a gift is still regarded as a sign of wealth. The mango tree can grow up to 35m high and produce fruit for over 300 years. Originally from India, the mango tree now thrives in all tropical regions of the world. Over 1000 varieties of mango have been cultivated, which differ by shape, size and flavour.
Banana
The banana (Musa cavendish) is the fruit of the evergreen herbaceous banana plant (also known as banana palm), which grows in clusters. The fruits of the banana plant are technically berries. The high content of complex and simple carbohydrates found in bananas makes them an excellent source of energy.
Pineapple
The pineapple (Ananas comosus) belongs to the bromeliad family. It is an unusual plant in that it produces only one pineapple fruit, which grows for a full 13 to 15 months before it is ready for harvesting. The pineapple consists of an intertwined berry-fruit cluster and a core. The term "comosus" (part of the scientific name) is the Latin word for "tuft," which refers to the characteristic leafy tuft of the fruit. The cultivation of pineapples has a long history: it was consumed by indigenous peoples in South America as food and wine.
