Strawberries have always had a reputation for being an aphrodisiac. With their red colour and heart shapes, they became a symbol of Venus, the Greek goddess of love. In France, there was even a tradition of serving strawberry soup to newlyweds. The first garden strawberries were produced 300 years ago in France thanks to King Louis XIV, a well-known admirer of the fruit. Strawberries originated through cross-breeding of the Virginian and Chilean woodland berries.

A banana contains the same amount of magnesium as a handful of nuts! It boosts our memory and has a positive effect on the nervous system. The banana takes its name from an Arabic word meaning a "finger". This has to do with its shape and size, as originally bananas were very small.

Filipinos hang raspberry branches above doors to protect their homes from evil spirits. The delicious raspberry known from our gardens is a priceless treasure trove of exquisite flavours, vitamins and minerals. Although the fruit has been known since prehistoric times, Europeans started cultivating it only in the Middle Ages.

Pineapples grow out of the ground, from a leafy stem. The tropical fruit is a rich source of many vitamins and minerals. The plant was first brought to Europe by Christopher Columbus. Although it can be cultivated in pots, it only bears fruit once every three years. So it is much easier to find in Jogobella products!