List of Fruits Used in Cooking
The list of fruits used in cooking includes different types of fruits. This list covers common fruits that can be used in recipes and kitchen applications.
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Fruits used in cooking have an important place in recipes and kitchen applications. Here is a list of commonly used fruit types:
Stone Fruits
- Peach
- Apricot
- Plum (green, yellow, purple)
- Cherries
- Sour Cherry
- Nectarines
- Aluch
- Can plum
- Damson plum
- Greengage plum
Soft Fruit Types (Pomes)
- Apple (many varieties)
- Pear (many varieties)
- Quince
- Medlar
- Hawthorn
- Rowan
Citrus Fruits (Citrus)
- Orange
- Lemon
- Tangerine
- Grapefruit
- Lime
- Bergamot
- Sour Orange
- Kumquat
- Pomelo
- Yuzu
- Kaffir lime
- Blood orange
- Clementine
Berries
- Grapes (many varieties)
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Blackberry
- Blueberry
- Cranberry
- Gooseberry
- Currant
- Elderberry
- Mulberry
- Goji berry
Tropical Fruits
- Banana
- Pineapple
- Mango
- Papaya
- Passion fruit
- Guava
- Kiwi
- Avocado
- Coconut
- Dragon fruit
- Starfruit (carambola)
- Lychee
- Rambutan
- Mangosteen
- Jackfruit
- Durian
- Breadfruit
- Cherimoya
- Soursop
Dried Fruits
- Raisins
- Dried apricots
- Dried figs
- Dates
- Dried plums
- Dried peaches
- Dried apples
Common Fruits in Türkiye
Mediterranean Region
- Orange (Finike, Antalya)
- Lemon
- Mandarin
- Grapefruit
- Banana (Antalya, Mersin)
- Pomegranate
Aegean Region
- Fig
- Grape (many varieties)
- Olive
Black Sea Region
- Hazelnut
- Kiwi
- Tea (leaf)
Central Anatolia
- Apple (Amasya, Isparta)
- Cherry (Afyon)
- Apricot (Malatya)
Eastern Anatolia
- Walnut
- Almond
Exotic and Less Known Fruits
- Açai
- Cactus pear (prickly pear)
- Feijoa
- Persimmon (persimmon)
- Pomegranate (pomegranate)
- Quince (quince)
- Tamarind
- Ugli fruit
- Xigua (Chinese watermelon)
- Yacon
Cucurbitaceae - Technically a fruit
- Watermelon
- Melon
- Honeydew melon
- Cantaloupe melon
Ink Fruits
- Fig
- Mulberry (white, black)
- Breadfruit
Compound Fruits
- Pineapple
- Mulberry
Asian Fruits
- Persimmon
- Asian pear
- Jujube
- Longan
- Buddha’s hand citron
- Japanese plum
African Fruits
- Baobab fruit
- African cucumber
- Marula
- Kanna fig
South American Fruits
- Acerola
- Caju (cashew fruit)
- Guarana
- Pitaya
- Lucuma
Dried/Processed Fruit Products
- Dried fruit mixes
- Fruit juices
- Fruit purees
- Fruit preserves
- Jams and marmalades
- Fruit vinegars
Fruit-Based Sweeteners
- Date paste
- Fruit syrups
- Agave syrup
- Maple syrup
Special Uses in Turkish Cuisine
In Desserts
- Quince Dessert
- Fig Dessert
- Apricot Dessert
- Apple Dessert
In Meals
- Chickpeas with Meat (with Dried Apricots)
- Pilaf (with Grapes, Pistachios)
- Chicken Meals (with Plums, Apricots)
In Beverages
- Sherbet Varieties
- Fruit Juices
- Compote
Use According to Fruit Types
Sweet Fruits
- Direct Consumption
- Dessert Making
- Smoothie and Beverage
Sour Fruits
- Pickle Making
- Sauces
- Salad
Flavored Fruits
- As Spice
- Tea Making
- Perfume Industry
Nutritional Values (example, per 100g):
- Apple: 52 kcal, Vitamin C
- Banana: 89 kcal, potassium
- Orange: 47 kcal, high in vitamin C
- Grapes: 62 kcal, antioxidants
- Strawberries: 32 kcal, folate
Important Notes:
- Fruits are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants
- Contains natural sugar (fructose)
- Source of fiber
- Some fruits (avocado) contain healthy fats
- Seasonal consumption is recommended
- There are more than 2000 types of edible fruits worldwide