Can You Recognize Your Favorite Food Before It’s Harvested?

When we think of our favorite fruits and vegetables, we automatically picture them the way they are when we are about to bite into them. We marvel at their sweet, fresh taste, and so it becomes nearly impossible to imagine our lives without them. Even though we enjoy these foods every day, we hardly give any thought to what they looked like before they made it to our plates.

Brussel Sprouts

One of the most controversial vegetables in the world, Brussels sprouts are either loved or hated. Regardless of whether you are a Brussels sprout lover or not, you might be surprised by the fascinating appearance of baby Brussels sprouts.

Brussel Sprouts

These delicious balls grow on long stalks in cluster formations. If you get your hands on one stalk, you might be delighted because you'll have an impressive number of Brussels sprouts. The top of the plant proudly displays large, cabbage-like leaves.

Strawberries

Most people assume that pineapples grow on trees, but this fabulous fruit actually grows on bushes. The bush resembles the head of the pineapple, with spikey, sharp edges. In fact, a plantation of pineapple bushes looks like something out of an alien movie.

Strawberries

In the middle of this quite aggressive-looking plant, you might find the perfect pineapple. While young pineapples have their easily recognizable shape, they are dark green. It is only much later that they get their gorgeous orange or yellow color.

Kiwis

If you ever find yourself in a kiwi field, you might think that you are on a wine farm. The reason for this is because they grow on trees that look a lot like grape vines. Bundles of tiny kiwis are spread across the thin branches.

Kiwis

Young kiwis look very different from the versions that we know. They are more bean-like and dark green. They grow on extremely fragile stems that can easily snap. As the young kiwi grows, it will take on its usual shape and get its light brown, fluffy appearance.

Hala Fruit

The Hala fruit is one of the rarer fruits out there! It varies in size and can be anywhere between 8 - 20 cms in diameter and up to 30cms in lenght, that is a lot of fruit. It also ranges in color and can be found in shades of bright red, orange-red, golden yellow, green and yellow-orange.

Hala Fruit

Hala fruit emits a mild, floral aroma when ripe, but if left to overripen, it can develop an unpleasant smell. Despite the smell, it has a mild, sweet, and tropical flavor, similar to a blend of pineapple and mango!