Fruits : Pomes
Pomes are fruits of apple and pear trees.
The receptacle, surrounds the ovaries in the flower., enlarges ti become edible and juicy and encloses the cell containing the seeds.
Fruits particularly citrus varieties and guava are a good source of Vitamin C.
Yellow fruits like mango and papaya contain beta carotene.
Banana is a good source of protein and fat with the exception of avocado.
Fruits also contain fibre and minerals such as sodium, potassium and magnesium.
They are not a good source of calcium.
Dry fruits, seethaphal a d watermelon Contribute appreciable amounts of iron.
