What is 'Lover's Fruit'
In the colorful world of tropical fruits, the poetic name 'Lover's Fruit' often arouses people's curiosity. Behind this special appellation, it actually hides two completely different fruit identities, which shine in different cultures with their unique morphological characteristics and romantic connotations.
I. The Dual Identity of Lover's Fruit
The Love Code of Dragon Fruit
As the fruit of a cactus plant, dragon fruit is called 'Lover's Fruit' in Southeast Asia for a reason. Its bright red skin contrasts sharply with the white/pink flesh, like the hot heartbeat of lovers. What's more special is that the plant-based albumin it is rich in can help the human body detoxify, while the anthocyanins symbolize the eternity of love, making it a popular gift for Valentine's Day due to its natural beauty benefits.
The Philosophy of Love in Green Mango
In the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, unripe green mangoes carry a unique marital and love culture. Their special taste of sourness and sweet aftertaste is just like the various tastes of love. Traditional foods such as Thai green mango salad and Indian pickled mangoes integrate this image of 'sweet and sour love' into daily life, forming a unique dietary culture symbol.
II. Detailed Description of Lover's Fruit Morphological Characteristics
The Visual Spectrum of Dragon Fruit
The fruit of this succulent plant is oval to oblong in shape, with scales like bracts covering the skin. The flesh is divided into two major categories: white-hearted and red-hearted, densely covered with black sesame-like seeds. When mature, the skin turns from green to red, reaching up to 20 cm in length, and usually weighs between 300-800 grams, making it the 'red gem' of the plant world.
The Growth Code of Green Mango
Green mangoes show a rich diversity in shape: egg-shaped, heart-shaped, kidney-shaped, and each has its own characteristics. Unripe mangoes are all green, with light yellow flesh and a higher fiber content. Compared to ripe mangoes, their acidity can reach pH 2.8-3.5, with 30% more vitamin C, forming a unique nutritional combination.
From the antioxidant benefits of dragon fruit to the dietary fiber advantages of green mangoes, the name 'Lover's Fruit' is not only a cultural symbol but also a health code given by nature. These two tropical fruits write a dual movement of romance and health in human dietary culture through different morphological characteristics and nutritional value.