The fruit market is increasingly broader. Perhaps in an attempt to attract attention to those who are reluctant to try this essential food for health, or also to surprise regular consumers with new organoleptic experiences so that they discover new flavors. And, furthermore, we cannot deny it either, because we like to experiment by mixing qualities and forming curious pairs. This is how the hybrid fruits.
Next, we are going to explain everything about them, so that you can learn how they are formed and what are some of the most successful types that have been achieved so far. He pomelo is one of them, as well as the Clementine, blood lemon and nectarine, but also other less known ones such as pineberry, White gold, papple, jostaberry or tayberry, among others. Let's see them!
What are hybrid fruits
Although its name may seem like something new and even futuristic, the reality is that we have been eating it for a long time. hybrid fruits. You do it every time you buy nectarines and clementine oranges, which, if you like fruit, you are surely with us in that both are delicious. In fact, nectarines are one of the most typical summer fruits.
Well yes, both are hybrid fruits. But don't be scared by its name, because neither one nor the other has modified genes, they are simply the product of a cross between both seeds.
How hybrid fruits are formed
Generally, these Hybrid fruits are formed by crossing pollen from one flower to another. This is what is known as “Cross pollination” and is produced thanks to the work of the farmers themselves, who are responsible, manually, for transferring the pollen from the flower from one plant to another. They introduce the pollen into the stigma of the receiving flower, that is, to the part of the plant in which fertilization occurs and, with it, the reproduction of the species.
There are times in which hybridization occurs by nature itself, without the need for human intervention in the miracle. And Mother Earth gives us wonders like new and tasty fruits.
Although at first it may seem a little scary, the truth is that, especially considering that it is a completely natural process, they are fruits that can be consumed safely and that are 100% safe for your health. What's more, they are even highly beneficial, both for the farmer and the consumer.
What are the benefits of hybrid fruits?
All the hybrid fruits consist of more resistant to pests and diseases, as well as weather conditions. Precisely here is one of the main objectives of the farmer, because what they are seeking to create are super plants, although their fruits also carry many other qualities.
Different sizes, shapes and flavors, as well as unusual texture and colors that give something new to the eye and palate, come together in these fruits when the consumer tastes them. In addition, another characteristic is that they tend to be juicier and have a more intense flavor, without ignoring the nutritional aspect, where they are also much richer in nutrients.
Hybrid Fruits You Should Try If You Haven't Already
And now, let's look at some of the hybrid fruits more popular and others that are not so popular but that you will surely take into account from now on.
Grapefruit
Very rich in fiber and vitamin C, it is well known for its satiating effect, which makes it ideal for weight loss diets. It has been produced since the 17th century and has its origins in the Caribbean Sea, where it was born from the spontaneous hybridization between a sweet orange and a pomegranate. The latter is another citrus fruit, known as lemon or Chinese grapefruit.
the clementine
Although it is often confused with tangerine, Clementine It's another fruit. In fact, it is a hybrid between the mandarin and the bitter orange. The result is a new citrus fruit with a curious flavor between sour and sweet that also combines the properties of both fruits.
The pineberry
El pineberry It is the fruit that arises from the crossing of two different types of strawberries: the fragaria chiloensis and the classic strawberry. The name comes because it has a flavor reminiscent of pineapple, while on the outside it is a mini white strawberry with red seeds.
The white gold
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El White gold It is a relatively more recent fruit, as it emerged in the 20th century, although it was at the end when it began to be marketed. It is a cross between two grapefruits of a different variety, white in color, which also tastes of citrus, as it could not be otherwise. It is difficult to see it in Spain, because it is grown in California and Israel.
The papple
El papple It looks like an apple, it tastes like an apple but it's a pear. The most striking thing is that it is not related to the apple, but is only the product of the union of two types of pears, one European and the other Asian.
The bloody lemon
El blood lemon Its parents are a tangerine and an orange. The result has been a lime with an acidic and sweet flavor at the same time.
The nectarine
This one is better known. Although their origins are unknown, it is known that they have existed for more than two thousand years in China. The explanation they give is that it is a fruit that is the product of mutations in a peach.
jostaberry
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It is a currant that is the result of crossing the black currant with the gooseberry. Its origins date back to England at the end of the 19th century.
The baby kiwi
El kiwino It is a smaller kiwi. It has Asian origins.
The pluot
El pluot It is a very sweet plum because it is hybridized with apricot. Product of another natural crossing.
The tayberry
El tayberry It is born from the crossing of the raspberry and the blackberry. It owes its name to the Scottish River Tay. It is an elongated fruit, larger and sweeter than its “parents”.
These are them hybrid fruits most outstanding and surely, now that you know them, you will be eager to try them. We assure you that it is worth it.