Crops

Oat, why not? – Oat Benefits
Since granola has conquered the market and our pantry shelves, it is important to know the oat benefits and dangers…
13/03/2016 by Margarida Moreira
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September seasonal fruit
Pomegranate (Punica granatum, Lythraceae family) is red, very sweet fruit consisting of various seeds. Pomegranates are usually consumed raw, as an appetizer, dessert and in alcoholic…
25/09/2015 by Margarida Moreira
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Vegetables may… Are already at your table?
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. Italica, Brassicaceae family) belong to the family of cabbage, however in this vegetable, the inflorescences are preferred…
05/05/2015 by Margarida Moreira
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May seasonal fruit: What awaits in your orchard?
Flowers pollinated by insects, especially by the precious and workres bees, have now revealed the most diverse fruits that decorate, flavours and delight the…
04/05/2015 by Margarida Moreira
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April seasonal fruit
Mango (Mangifera spp., Anacardiaceae family) is a relatively large, sweet and pulpy fruit, rich in vitamic A, B and C,…
06/04/2015 by Margarida Moreira
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Have you ever seen tomato by MRI?
The tomato is the ninth most produced crop in the world and it is a fruit! Tomatoes (fruit)– Annual Production 2012:…
04/04/2015 by Margarida Moreira
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The sweetest stevia
The sweet stevia is originally from South America, the neighboring region between Brazil and Paraguay. There are over 240 species…
02/04/2015 by Margarida Moreira
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March seasonal fruit
March is a month of change, in the Northern Hemisphere announces the arrival of spring (March 21) and in the…
01/03/2015 by Margarida Moreira
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The Garlic secrets – Allium sativum
Garlic (Allium sativum, Liliaceae family) is a plant that grows approximately 60 centimeters. The garlic bulb is the main interest…
25/02/2015 by Margarida Moreira
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Vegetables under 50 calories
5 healthy vegetables under 50 calories are: Pumpkin (Cucurbita spp., Cucurbitaceae family) is a fruit of the gourd plant. The pumpkin and the…
10/02/2015 by Margarida Moreira
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