These days, it’s no surprise to find any kind of fruit, vegetable, nut, or spice in supermarkets, no matter the season. Thanks to modern transportation, we can enjoy all sorts of produce that people in the past could only dream about.
Beautiful packaging keeps these products fresh and ready for customers. We’re so used to seeing the final product that we rarely consider how fascinating their growth process can be. AdmiGram.com is here to change that and show you how your favorite treats come to life.
How our favorite fruits, vegetables, and spices grow
Cashews
© Anton Shuvalov / Unsplash
Who knew that cashews grow on trees in a way that makes them look like apples?
Cocoa
© Tope. A Asokere / Unsplash
Cocoa grows beautifully, with fragrant, healthy pods appearing on the tree only after ten years of growth.
Pineapples
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Believe it or not, many of us would never guess how uniquely pineapples grow!
Pistachios
© Robot Brainz / Flickr
It’s surprising, but pistachios don’t grow like peanuts. Instead, they hang from trees!
Almonds
© Dithedy / Flickr
The almond blossoms are stunning. If you live in California, you know exactly what this looks like.
Cinnamon
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We all know that cinnamon comes from rolled-up bark, but we rarely get to see the magical cinnamon tree itself.
Kiwi
© Conyr / Flickr
Juicy and vibrant kiwis always hide under lush green leaves.
Coffee
© Jordan Sanchez / Unsplash
Did you know coffee can look so beautiful?
Brussels sprouts
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Looking at Brussels sprouts makes you realize how extraordinary nature truly is.
Black pepper
© Güldem Üstün / Flickr
Interestingly, black pepper is actually red! It turns black because it is harvested from slightly unripe berries.
Lychee
© Malcolm Manners / Flickr
This is how your favorite lychee grows. It looks somewhat like an apricot tree, but with an incredibly wide canopy.
Vanilla
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Who would’ve thought vanilla comes from these green pods?
Carambola (starfruit)
© Lucíola Correia / Flickr
Starfruit hides its “tropical stars” among dense foliage. If its fruits were green, they’d be almost impossible to find.
Star anise
© David Morimoto / Flickr
These are star anise flowers. With time, they transform into the fragrant spice you love adding to tea or mulled wine.
Pitaya (dragon fruit)
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Dragon fruit grows on what looks like an ordinary cactus — can you imagine?
We’re sure that our photo collection will inspire you to cook something delicious today!
image on top: Pineapple Supply Co. / Unsplash
