Jun 18, 2023
Today's fun Agriculture facts: Difference of color in fruits. Lots of different red and yellow variations of well known fruits have been on shelves lately and some may wonder what the difference is.
Answer: Amounts of beta-carotene, the color compound found in carrots, or Lycopene, found in red tomatoes and watermelons.
That's it. Nutritionally these fruits are exactly the same. Some argue that their taste is different but many factors such as watering, climate, and soil composition can change the taste of any harvest.
So choose your aesthetic when it comes to these fun colors.
Info from GMOanswers, thekitchn.
Images from Getty Images, better home and gardens.
