frugter

Frugter is the Danish term for fruits, the edible reproductive parts of flowering plants that are typically consumed as food. In everyday use, fruit refers to the sweet, fleshy products resulting from the ripening of a flower’s ovary, though botany distinguishes fruit as the mature ovary and surrounding tissues containing seeds. By this distinction, many common culinary items are fruits, while others (such as nuts or savory vegetables) are not.

Fruits are commonly classified by their development and structure. Major types include berries (grapes, bananas, kiwifruit, tomatoes), drupes or stone fruits (peach, plum, cherry), pomes (apple, pear), citrus fruits with a leathery rind (orange, lemon, lime), aggregate fruits (strawberries, raspberries) and multiple fruits (pineapple). These categories reflect differences in how the fruit forms from flowers and how seeds are dispersed.

Nutritionally, fruits are generally rich in water, vitamins (notably vitamin C), minerals and dietary fiber, while being relatively low in fat. They are widely consumed fresh but are also processed into juices, jams, dried products or frozen goods. Fruit ripening is governed by plant hormones; climacteric fruits continue to ripen after harvest, whereas non-climacteric fruits do not.

Agricultural production focuses on seasonality, cultivar selection, and postharvest handling to preserve quality and flavor. Frugter play a central role in culinary traditions worldwide and are a staple in human diets due to their versatility and nutritional value.