Welcome to the ultimate pocket-sized reference manual for the conscious eater. The Fruit Companion presents a practical approach to sourcing, knowing, and appreciating nature's most sweet and nourishing foods.

Table of Contents

Definitions... 2
Why Eat Fruit?... 6
Introduction... 8
Melons... 12
Acid Fruit... 19
Sub-Acid Fruit... 34
Sweet Fruit... 60
Fatty Fruit... 75
Non-Sweet Fruit... 82
Fruit to be Cooked... 89
Sourcing Fruit... 96
Organic vs. Conventional... 98
How to Prepare Fruit... 100
Growing Your Own... 104
Tables & Resources... 108
Index... 114

Keywords: Fruit, Nature, Reference, Consumer Guides, Resource Guide, Reference, Cooking, Specific Ingredients, Raw Food, Whole Food, Vegan