The Characters of Verdura
Every Nutrizle friend is a real fruit or vegetable with a magical gift. Meet the ten heroes children get to know before they ever meet the food on the plate.
Nutrizle the Broccoli
Magical Power:
Life Magic
Nutrizle is the Broccoli Prince of Verdura and the hero of every story. His gift, Life Magic, restores balance, heals nature and unites the food friends, a power no one else shares. He never appears without his golden crown, and his refrain is "Together".
Why it’s real
Broccoli is full of vitamin C and fibre that help your whole body grow strong and healthy.
Sally the Strawberry
Magical Power:
Healing Smoothie
Sally the Strawberry is gentle and caring. Her power, Healing Smoothie, mixes smoothies that restore everyday energy and comfort worried hearts, though it is not Life Magic, which only Nutrizle holds.
Why it’s real
Strawberries are bursting with vitamin C, which helps your body heal and stay well.
Olly the Orange
Magical Power:
Sunshine Citrus
Olly the Orange is bright and full of energy. His power, Sunshine Citrus, squeezes sunshine into citrus drops that wake sleepy friends and chase away grey mornings.
Why it’s real
Oranges are packed with vitamin C that gives you energy and helps fight off colds.
Andy the Apple
Magical Power:
Sparkly Smile
Andy the Apple is cheerful and kind. His power, Sparkly Smile, sends sparkling apple stars that polish teeth, spread laughter and give friends the confidence to smile.
Why it’s real
Crunchy apples help scrub your teeth clean and keep your smile bright.
Raffy the Radish
Magical Power:
Deep Root
Raffy the Radish lives close to the earth and knows it better than anyone. His power, Deep Root, lets him speak with roots, find hidden tunnels and uncover buried treasure beneath Verdura.
Why it’s real
Radishes grow deep in the soil and are full of vitamin C to help keep you healthy.
Ava the Avocado
Magical Power:
Waking Light
Ava the Avocado is the greatest magician in Verdura. Her power, Waking Light, reawakens magic that has grown weak, she is the only friend whose magic works on the others rather than on the land, which is what makes her the magician.
Why it’s real
Avocados are full of healthy fats that help your brain grow and stay sharp.
Bella the Bell Pepper
Magical Power:
Melody Dance
Bella the Bell Pepper brings colour and rhythm wherever she goes. Her power, Melody Dance, sends colourful musical waves that inspire dancing and celebration.
Why it’s real
Bell peppers have even more vitamin C than oranges, giving you energy to move and play.
Wally the Watermelon
Magical Power:
Rainbow Shower
Wally the Watermelon is big-hearted and refreshing. His power, Rainbow Shower, sends rainbow rain that waters gardens and refreshes the forests of Verdura.
Why it’s real
Watermelon is almost all water, so it helps keep your body cool and refreshed on hot days.
Carl the Carrot
Magical Power:
Night Sight
Carl the Carrot has the sharpest eyes in Verdura. His power, Night Sight, reveals hidden paths, footprints and night creatures, but it only works after dark.
Why it’s real
Carrots are full of vitamin A, which helps your eyes see better in dim light.
Mia the Mango
Magical Power:
Nature Paint
Mia the Mango is a dreamer and an artist. Her power, Nature Paint, lets her paint with the colours of nature, and whatever she paints comes alive.
Why it’s real
Mangoes are full of vitamin A and vitamin C, the same goodness that gives them their bright colour.