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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Medieval Fruits & Vegetables


A list of known fruits eaten in the Middle Ages:

Apples
Bitter Oranges
Citron
Lemons
Apricots
Quince
Peaches
Cherries
Strawberries
Raspberries
Blueberries
Red Currants
Melon (including Watermelon)
Pears
Pomegranates
Figs
Dates
Grapes
Raisins
Olives
Plums
Prunes
Carob



A list of known vegetables eaten in the Middle Ages:

Cucumbers
Celery
Onions
Scallions
Shallots
Garlic
Carrots
Cabbages
Leeks
Lettuces
Endive
Spinach
Bell Peppers (not the Hot Peppers)
Parsnips
Turnips
Artichokes
Eggplant (Aubergine)
Horseradishes
Radishes
Dandelions
Beetroots
Mushrooms (Funge)
Asparagus
Watercress
Gourds

Also:
Chickpeas
Peas
Broad Beans
Fava Beans
Lentils
Field Peas

*Broccoli after 14th Century
After 15th Century: Potatoes, tomatoes, cocoa beans, vanilla, kidney beans, corn, cauliflower, and chili peppers.

Middle Ages (or Medieval Period) lasted from the 5th to the 15th century.

Sources: Old Cook
               Lords and Ladies
               Medieval Recipes
               Medieval Life and Times
               Medieval Food
               Medieval York 
               White Oak Historical Society
               Brief History of the Pepper
               The History of Broccoli
               Where Did Cauliflower Come From?
               Stefan's Florilegium: Food - Fruits
               Stefan's Florilegium: Food - Vegetables
               Stefan's Florilegium: Foods - Sweet Foods

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