People tend to gather information about fruits in alphabetical order for so many different reasons. Maybe your child has just started schooling and you’re looking for better ways to teach them about fruits and vegetables starting with the letter Y, or maybe you just want to broaden your own vocabulary and take it a step further by getting familiar with the different fruits and vegetables that start with the letter Y.
Whatever it is you’re looking for, be rest assured that you’re going to find just that as we take you through the various fruits and vegetables starting with the letter V. Stay with us.
Fruits
Yellow guava
Yellow guavas top our list of The fruits that begin with the letter Y As the name implies, it is a variety of guava whose skin is yellow, and it is also known to be very sweet. The fruit has more vitamin C than oranges, which tells you how good it actually is in the health department. The yellow guava is generally eaten raw, even if it is joined together with the skin. The fruit is actually sweet and lemony and has a great flavor. We’ll be looking at different ways people use this fruit, but also remember to mention its important health benefits too.
How to use yellow guava
Yellow guavas are mostly eaten raw in their fresh and natural state. However, there are quite some other things you can make your yellow guava into, such as; adding it to your dishes for its flavor, adding it to baked products, making a yellow guava jam, making smoothies, or making juice out of it. It depends on how you want to use the fruit. There are still lots of yellow guava recipes online that you can check out.
The health benefits of yellow guava
The compounds in the yellow guava contain vital nutrients and vitamins that may help in lowering blood sugar, reducing blood pressure and cholesterol levels, may boost heart health , may aid your digestive system to digest food faster, may reduce the risk of cancer, and may also be good for your skin.
How to get them
Yellow guavas are also grown in the United States, so getting them is likely to be difficult. You can start by looking to see if they are in stock in popular grocery stores around you, like Walmart and Costco. You can also check with framers and gardeners that offer retail.
Yumberry
The second fruit on our list right now is yumberry. Yumberries grow mostly in China, and they can only be said to be stocked for two weeks out of the whole year. The yumberry is said to have a sweet and delicate taste. This is when it is cherished when it is in stock. The taste of yumberries can be explained to be similar to the taste of pomegranate seeds and that of cranberries combined.
How to use yumberries
Yumberries are generally known to be eaten raw in their fresh and natural state. However, you can use your yumberries in some other ways, such as adding them to baked goods like cakes, pastries, or cookies. You can also use them as flavors in your dishes or add them to candies, jellies, jams, icecream, etc.
The health benefits of yumberries
Yumberries are considered a very healthy fruit because they are generally low in calories and contain compounds that are rich in nutrients and vitamins like vitamins A, C, and E. The Tantioxidants present in the fruits fight free radicals present in your body caused by environmental stress. It also reduces the risk of heart disease and cancer.
How to get them
There is no specific information to confirm that yumberries are currently grown in the United States, so it might not be that easy to find them. However, the popular grocery stores in your neighborhood might have them in stock due to importation, even if it’s not cultivated widely in the states, so do well to first of all check and confirm. If you still can’t find them, consider visiting a Chinatown near you or ordering them online via Amazon.
York imperial apple
Coming third on our list is the York imperial apple. This is a variety of apples that are said to be very delicious and juicy, but not as juicy when compared to Fuji apples. They are generally considered to be sweet and tart. The apple is fondly known for its red color mixed with streaks of yellow and russet shapes and its plain oblong shape with a creamy white flesh. The York imperial ape can be used in so many ways, and it also has some good health benefits, which we shall be looking at.
How to use York imperial apples
This variety of apple is mainly enjoyed raw and fresh in its natural state, but there are other ways you can use them, such as; using them to bake cakes, pastries, or cookies; adding them to your dishes as a garnish; using them to make apple sauce or cider; turning them into jams, or apple juice.
The health benefits of York imperial apples
The fruit contains compounds that have nutrients that are active in fiber and antioxidants. Eating these apples may reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. They may also improve blood flow and circulation, regulate blood sugar levels, reduce cholesterol and lower blood pressure levels.
How to get them
You can get your imperial apples in grocery stores and supermarkets close to you. They are cultivated in the states, so finding them here wouldn’t be so time-consuming or hard.
Yunnan hackberry fruit
The fourth fruit on our list is the Yunnan Hackberry, generally known for its small size, similar to grapes and cherries. This fruit normally comes in a purple or red color. The fruits are edible and have a crunchy, dry feel. The Yunnan hackberry fruits are not known for their juicy state like other berries and fruits; instead you’ll find them more colorful, dry with a sweet-flavored coating.
How to use the yunnan hack berry fruit
You can use the Yunnan hackberry fruit as a garnish in soups and dishes. You can also use them as a yunnan hackberry paste by passing them through a food processor.
The health benefits of yunnan hackberry fruit
Yunnan hackberry fruits contain compounds that have some vital nutrients and vitamins in them, like antioxidants and cytotoxic properties. These compounds aid the digestive system to function better, and they can also be vital in the treatment of diarrhea.
Where to get them
You can get your hackberry fruits in the grocery stores and supermarkets or from growers and farmers that retail their produce. The fruits might not be so popular, but they are definitely cultivated here, so getting them should not be too hard.
Yuzu fruit
The fifth fruit on our list is the yuzu fruit. They are similar to oranges in look and content. They are part of the citrus fruit family, and they are grown mainly throughout Asia. The fruit is generally considered to be very sour and tart, so you’ll find people eating them in their raw state, and they are mainly used in similar ways to lemons and limes. This fruit can be used in different ways and it has some health benefits that we’ll be looking at immediately.
How to use yuzu fruits
Yuzu fruits can be used in so many ways, such as adding a few drops of your yuzu juice to make a dessert tang. You can also add it to dishes, custards, and jellies. It depends on what you’d like to use the fruits for. You can use them in different recipes as you want.
The health benefits of yuzu fruit
Yuzu fruits are rich in compounds that contain antioxidants that are known to prevent cell damage that leads to diseases such as cancer and heart problems. Studies show that diets that are high in antioxidants are said to be very active in the prevention of diseases.
How to get them
Yuzu fruits are not too popular in the United States and are not much cultivated. Your best bet for getting them is by visiting Asian markets or Chinatown. However, this should come after you have checked for them in grocery stores.
Yemenite Citron
The yemenite citron is also popularly called the original citrus fruit. A close look at the fruit shows that it is very similar to lemons in shape but quite larger. The yemenite rind is actually not edible, but its pulp can be eaten even if it is quite sour and bitter in taste, which makes it uncomfortable to truly eat. It is mostly used in recipes. The fruits can be used in different ways and also have some health benefits, which we’ll be looking at.
How to use yemenite citron
Yemenite Citron can be used in so many ways, such as; adding some drops of its juice to make a dessert tang. You can also add it to dishes, custards, and jellies. It depends on what you’d like to use the fruit for. You can use them in as many different recipes as you want.
The health benefits of yemenite and citron
The yemenite citron contains compounds that are very active in preventing and reducing the risk of cancer, lowering blood pressure, boosting the immune system and improving digestion.
Where to get them
The yemenite citron fruits are not too common in the United States and are not much cultivated. Your best bet for getting them is by visiting Asian markets or Chinatown. However, this should come after you have checked for them in grocery stores.
Young mango
Young mangoes are another species or variety of mangoes. Their origins can be said to be traced to southern Florida, and they are considered hybrids between the Kent and Edward mango varieties. The fruit’s color is kind of light green or golden green with a bit of a slight brush of orange on the skin. The flesh is yellow, and it has a very sweet, mild taste and flavor. Mangoes can be used in different ways and they pose some health benefits, which we shall be looking at immediately.
How to use young mango
The mangoes are mainly eaten raw in their fresh and natural state, but they can also be used in other recipes such as; using them to make a mango salad, mango rice, you can make a mango dessert, make a mango salsa, bake salmon mango, mango kulfi, mango popsicle etc. There are so many mango recipes online that you can choose from.
The health benefits of young mango
Mangoes contain compounds that are said to be packed with so many nutrients that are active in preventing and reducing the risk of diabetes, improving body immunity, improving heart health, may improve the digestive system, and eye health.
Where to get them
The young mango is a very popular fruit in the United States, especially in Florida, so it’s quite easy to get your young mangoes. Visit grocery stores near you or fruit markets to get them. if you’re one of those who finds it stressful to push trolleys down the aisle, then you can order them online via Amazon.
Yellow watermelon fruit
The yellow watermelons are very similar to the red watermelons, the only difference is their color. The rinds of both watermelons are very similar and have the same shape. A study of people who ate both fruits found that the two fruits taste similar, but the yellow watermelon is slightly sweeter. The yellow water melon is used in so many ways and has some very good health benefits, which we’ll be looking at immediately.
How to use the yellow watermelon
Yellow watermelons are normally eaten in their fresh raw state just like red water melons, but there are other ways you can use them, such as; making a yellow watermelon with salad, yellow watermelon with salad mint; yellow watermelon with fetal salad, yellow watermelon with herbed cucumbers; yellow watermelon lemonade; etc. There are so many yellow watermelon recipes out there that you can use.
The health benefits of yellow watermelon
Yellow watermelons are known to contain fewer calories, and they contain compounds that are very rich in vitamins A and C. These vitamins help boost your immune system and your skin health. Yellow watermelons are also generally known to contain a high level of carotene, even more than their red cousins, which helps eye health.
How to get them
Yellow watermelon are not a rare commodity in the United States, hence they can be gotten in the local grocery stores or supermarkets around you. You can also buy them in fruit markets.
Yellow passion fruit
Yellow passion fruits are quite nice except for their looks. They are somewhat scary and are deemed unappetizing. Well, another man’s food is definitely another man’s poison, so there’s a chance you might just love this fruit more than the rest of us that don’t. The fruit is shaped like a round peach and has yellow skin. Inside the fruit, you’ll find that they are white and have an orange pulp with brown seeds, and they are all edible. The fruits are considered sweet and are rich in nutrients. The passion fruit can be used in so many ways and has some ancient health benefits, which we shall be looking at immediately.
How to use the yellow passion fruit
The passion fruit is mostly eaten raw and fresh in its natural state, but there are other ways you can use them, such as; using them as a fruit salad, cooking them, using them in cocktails, or serving them in ice-cream. You can also use them as jams, syrups, etc. There are so many passion fruit recipes out there that you should check out if you want a bit of variety.
The health benefits of passion fruit
Passion fruits contain compounds that are rich in amino acids, riboflavin, and carotene. They also contain antioxidants that fight free radicals caused by environmental stress. It helps your body heal from injuries faster, reduces inflammation, and keeps your cells from damage.
How to get passion fruit
Passion fruits are quite common and known by almost everyone in the United States, so there’s certainly no need to stress for them. Kindly check out grocery stores and supermarkets around you, as they’re not a scarce commodity. Other places where you’re likely to get them quite easily are fruit markets and online platforms like Amazon.
Yucca fruit
This fruit isn’t your typical edible fruit, but maybe you find yourself in the middle of nowhere or maybe a desert and you have no other option but to go find something to eat. That is when it becomes really appropriate to eat the fruit. Haha. However, this fruit isn’t all that bad, especially if you season it up and roast it. There aren’t so many things this fruit can be used for, but let’s look at some of its uses and the health benefits it possesses.
How to use the yucca fruit.
The yucca fruit may be limited in its uses, but there are quite some ways you can eat them, such as; you can grill or roast them, or bake them into a sweet cake. Apart from the fact that the fruits can be eaten, they can also be used as a laxative.
The health benefits of yucca fruit
Yucca fruits contain compounds that have high amounts of vitamins and antioxidants that are known to help boost the immune system and improve all-round health. The vitamin C present in the fruit stimulates the white blood cells that prevent us from catching diseases and viruses.
How to get them
Yucca fruits are native to the Americas and the Caribbean, so there’s a likelihood that if you really want this fruit and you look all out for it, you’ll find it even though it might not be cultivated that much in the United States.
Ya pear
Ya pears actually look like Comice pears in the way they’re shaped and sized. However, the ya pear’s color is all white and very juicy and sweet. The taste of this fruit is generally regarded as being somewhere between floral and also kind of tropical.
How to use the ya pear
This pear can be enjoyed fresh and can also be used in ways such as ; using them to make juice, using them as garnish, adding them to a sauce, using your pear as a mug.
Health benefits of ya pear
Ya pears contain compounds that are rich in nutrients and vitamins. It has potassium, which helps to reduce or lower your blood pressure and control blood sugar levels. Dietary fiber that helps digestion is also part of its compounds.
How to get them
Ya pear, also popularly known as the Asian pear, can be found in Asian markets or Chinatown. There’s also a high likelihood of finding them in the grocery stores around you. If all other options don’t go successfully, then check them out on online platforms and order them.
Vegetables
Yam
Yam is quite a popular plant, but so many people still think they are potatoes. They are edible plants that are cultivated in most parts of the world.
How to use yam
Yams are mainly known for their culinary purposes. They can either be cooked and used as yam pottage, fried and used for chips, or mashed with potatoes, depends on how you want to enjoy them.
The health benefits of yam
Yams are known to contain fiber, manganese, copper, and antioxidants. These compounds may boost brain health, lower or reduce inflammation, and control blood sugar levels.
How to get them
Yams are a very popular plant in the United States, so you can easily find them in grocery stores.
“Yellow pear tomato”
The yellow pear tomato is named after its color. However, it surprised you go know it’s not actually a pear when you bite into it.
How to use the yellow pear tomato
The tomatoes can be used in salads, used to garnish stews or soups, or used alongside other vegetables.
The health benefits of yellow pear tomato
Carotene contained in yellow pear tomatoes is known to reduce the risk of cancer in the body.
How to get them
Yellow pears are very common in the United States and can be found in grocery stores.