Definitions
- Referring to a small, round or oval-shaped fruit with a yellow or orange skin and sweet, juicy flesh. - Talking about a tree that produces the loquat fruit, which is native to China and commonly grown in warm climates. - Describing the flavor of the loquat fruit as a mix of peach, citrus, and mango.
- Referring to a small, brownish fruit with a hard, woody core and soft, sweet flesh that is native to Europe and Asia. - Talking about a tree that produces the medlar fruit, which is often used in jams, jellies, and other preserves. - Describing the flavor of the medlar fruit as a mix of apple, pear, and spice.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are small, round fruits.
- 2Both have sweet, juicy flesh.
- 3Both are grown on trees.
- 4Both have a unique flavor profile.
- 5Both are not as widely known or popular as other fruits.
What is the difference?
- 1Appearance: Loquats have a yellow or orange skin while medlars have a brownish skin.
- 2Texture: Loquats have a soft, juicy flesh while medlars have a harder, more fibrous flesh.
- 3Core: Loquats have a small, easily removable seed while medlars have a large, hard core that must be removed before eating.
- 4Uses: Loquats are often eaten fresh while medlars are more commonly used in jams, jellies, and other preserves.
Remember this!
Loquat and medlar are both small, round fruits with sweet, juicy flesh that are grown on trees. However, they differ in appearance, texture, core, origin, and uses. Loquats have a yellow or orange skin, soft flesh, and a small seed that is easily removable. They are native to China and often eaten fresh. Medlars have a brownish skin, harder flesh, and a large, hard core that must be removed before eating. They are native to Europe and Asia and are more commonly used in preserves.
