TROPICAL FOOD PLANTS
Fruit

Tropical fruits are produced by trees native to hot and humid climates or equatorial areas and are known for concentrated and mouthwatering aromas and flavors. Join Assistant Horticulturist Menaka Dewasinghe as she introduces you to the tropical fruits available for purchase around the Richmond region. Learn about ways to add more tropical fruits to your diet, how to consume and prepare raw fruits along with how to cook tropical fruits, all while receiving some delicious recipes. Watch as Menaka demonstrates how to prepare some of these fruits, and sample some of the flavors. Discuss the benefits and nutritional values of specific tropical fruits like Mango, Papaya, Durian, Rambutan, Jackfruit, Pineapple, Banana, Dragon fruit, Lychee, Guava and Mangusteen.

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All programs are subject to change.