Specification |
Vegetables |
Fruits |
Mango |
Dragon Fruit |
Form |
Fresh, raw, whole or chopped |
Fresh, raw, whole or peeled |
Fresh, ripe, peeled or sliced |
Fresh, whole or sliced |
Appearance |
Typically leafy, root, or stem-based |
Round, oval, or elongated |
Oval or kidney-shaped, slightly flattened |
Oval-shaped, with pink or yellow skin |
Color |
Green, orange, red, purple, or yellow |
Red, yellow, green, purple, or orange |
Golden yellow, green, or orange |
Bright pink or yellow skin with white or red flesh |
Odor |
Mild, earthy, or neutral |
Sweet or tangy, depending on type |
Sweet, tropical fragrance |
Mildly sweet, sometimes floral |
Texture |
Crisp, crunchy, or soft |
Juicy, fleshy, or firm |
Smooth, fibrous, soft, and juicy |
Soft, crunchy, and slightly chewy with seeds |
Weight |
Varies widely (e.g., 100g to 1kg or more) |
Varies widely (e.g., 100g to 1kg or more) |
Typically 200g to 500g |
Typically 350g to 600g |
Solubility |
Mostly insoluble in water, except for some |
Generally water-soluble |
Water-soluble |
Water-soluble |
Storage Conditions |
Cool, dry, or refrigerated |
Cool, dry, or refrigerated |
Refrigerated for ripening or storage |
Refrigerated for freshness |
Shelf Life |
Few days to a week, depending on the vegetable |
Several days to a week, depending on type |
5-7 days, refrigerated |
2-4 days, refrigerated |
Taste |
Mild to bitter, depending on variety |
Sweet, sour, or tangy |
Sweet, tropical, sometimes tangy |
Mildly sweet, sometimes slightly tart |
Packaging |
Typically in crates, bags, or cartons |
Often packaged in plastic or mesh bags |
Typically sold whole, sometimes wrapped |
Sold whole, sometimes packed in plastic wrap |
Nutritional Content |
High in vitamins, minerals, and fiber |
High in vitamins, fiber, and sugars |
Rich in vitamins A and C, fiber |
Rich in vitamin C, fiber, antioxidants |
Regulation |
Subject to food safety regulations |
Subject to food safety regulations |
Subject to food safety regulations |
Subject to food safety regulations |