Fruit interest

Farmers delivering their natural produce to the landlord

The fruit of interest , even cereal interest or grain interest known, was one in the feudal system of land users from its generated annually, as opposed to the interest of money, in kind duty payable to the feudal lord. Usually it was grain, but hemp, flax, eggs, milk, honey or products made from basic agricultural products such as flour, butter, cheese or the like could also be used.