Yellow exotic fruit. Exotic fruits. Black sapota, chocolate pudding

An integral part of any trip is foreign cuisine, special dishes and unusual tastings. And if you choose this type of tourism as gastronomic, then atypical treats are literally a must. In particular, we are talking about fruits. But not everyone, going somewhere to warm lands, is well aware of exotic tropical fruits and their names. We will try to introduce you to the most interesting desserts of the foreign world.

Guava is the sister of the Ukrainian pear

Very similar to our pear and slightly sour in taste, guava is a tropical fruit native to Mexico, South America, India, and parts of Southeast Asia. Outwardly, it looks like a 10-14 cm oval of yellow-green color. The fruits ripen on small deciduous shrubs.

Eating stale guava is just as dangerous as eating other fruits. At the very least, you're at risk of indigestion. In addition, unripe guava is quite sour and unpleasant, astringent in taste. When these exotic fruits reach the “necessary condition”, they will become tasty and quite healthy.

Guava is recommended for use in case of intoxication, as well as for weight loss and all kinds of minor inflammatory processes of the gastrointestinal tract. And freshly squeezed guava juice and its seeds have a positive effect on the work of the stomach. You can eat the fruit along with the peel, but we recommend that diabetics be careful with this, as it increases the level of glucose in the body.

Dragon eye - a fruit with an abundance of vitamins

Such an exotic name was given to an unusual-looking and slightly melon-like fruit. In everyday life, the dragon's eye is called longan, which grows in Thailand on tall 10-meter trees. Lush crowns of trees hide round yellow fruits in their thick. If you remove the peel from them, you will see white flesh inside. It is extremely useful due to the high content of trace elements. In particular, we are talking about organic acids, protein, calcium, copper, zinc, phosphorus, iron and much more.

Due to the original sweetish taste, the fruit is extremely popular among locals and tourists. It is either peeled and eaten raw or cooked as part of rice dishes. Served with stewed cereal and coconut milk. Also, local craftsmen make sauces from longan, and even ice cream. No negative properties of the fruit were noticed, but we still do not recommend overeating the dragon's eye.

Carambola is a star in your plate

Carambola is an extremely popular and well-known fruit not only in Asian countries, but also in Ukraine. Due to its unusual appearance, carambola is used as an element of decor for haute cuisine dishes. The size of the fruit is a large goose egg, the color is yellow, and in the context of carambola it resembles an asterisk.

You can eat both the pulp and the peel. This fruit is useful both raw and fried. It can taste both slightly sour and sweet. Tourists cannot agree on what carambola tastes like, what it looks like. It reminds someone of a plum, someone of a grape, someone of an apple. But everyone unanimously says that the fruit is extremely tasty. The fruit contains sodium, iron, calcium, phosphorus, vitamins of groups B and C. Carambola is either served raw or deep-fried, and can also be boiled in sweet syrup.

Eggplant or mangosteen?

This fruit has several names - mangkut, garcinia, mangosteen and, of course, mangosteen. It grows in South Asia, in Vietnam, Thailand, India. This berry looks like a rounded purple-burgundy eggplant. It weighs up to 200 grams, and when cut it looks like white flesh. The inner part of the fruit is soft, melting and zephyr-like. Very sweet in taste, mangosteen is a fruit that serves as the basis for various jams, desserts, nectars, syrups and juices. Also, the popularity of the fruit is based on the versatility of flavors - culinary experts note echoes of peach, pineapple and lychee in garcinia.

The peel is also popular, which is used in folk medicine. But we strongly do not recommend eating fruit during pregnancy and breastfeeding. And also in case of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys and liver.

Sugar apple noina

Another name for the fruit is sugar apple, which is really very sweet. However, the taste is more reminiscent of a late apricot, which does not make this treat less popular and tasty. Noina grows in the tropical zone, and is used from roots to fruits. Decoctions and tinctures from leaves, roots and bark help with fever and even dysentery.

When choosing noina on the market, be careful, it is important to buy exactly ripe fruit, otherwise you risk poisoning. Noina should be greenish, heavy in feel and soft to the touch. And, of course, the fruit should smell very good and tasty. When eating the fruit, do not eat the seeds - they are useful only in the field of cosmetology and exclusively in the form of oil.

This prickly cone may not be noticed on the branch, but it is very popular with Asian gourmets. Another name for this tropical delicacy is soursop. It has a sweet and sour taste and contains many useful elements. Researchers massively claim that sirsak is able to treat cancer. In Chinese medicine, dried fruit powders are added to medicines and tablets.

European scientists in the course of research have found that the fetus actually stops the spread of the disease and reduces the activity of cancer cells. Sirsak cannot fully replace chemotherapy, but it can help prevent the disease. But, despite the pleasant taste and useful properties, do not overdo it with tasting. Excess fruit can lead to intoxication and even hallucinations.

chocolate chicu

Chiku fruit has a second name - sepodilla. It looks like beige or brownish balls, inside - orange pulp and large black oblong bones. Chica is eaten raw, separated from the bitter skin and hard seeds. The fruit has a caramel flavor, and some varieties have coffee and chocolate flavors.

The texture of the chiku is soft and should be quite large. Before use, sepodilla is recommended to be cooled, cut in half or into slices. The pulp can be eaten with a spoon, or just bite off the peel like a watermelon or melon.

Pitahaya - dragon fruit

Unusual, beautiful, bright, called the heart of the dragon, the fruit is widely known to the public. But few people know what it tastes like. Pitahaya looks different depending on the variety. White has pink skin and white flesh, red has pink skin and red flesh, yellow has yellow skin and white flesh respectively. All of them are popular in their own way and unusual in taste, as well as extremely useful. In particular, due to the high content of fiber and antioxidants. Pitahaya is also recommended for diabetics, as the fruit lowers the level of sugar in your blood.

Desserts and juices are prepared from the fruit, and the pulp is added to salads and light dishes. It can be eaten raw by cutting it in half and eating the pulp with a spoon. The peel is beautiful, but not edible. Often "bowls" of fruit peel are used as decoration.

Of the side effects, only an allergic reaction is observed, as well as indigestion when overeating.

exotic fruit lychee

This is a Chinese plum that grows in clusters and has a pinkish-reddish color. The fruits are covered with a peel with convex pimples, inside - soft light pulp and a small bone. The taste of lychee is similar to grapes, in texture - to hardened jelly.

You can eat these fruits, they are tasty and memorable. When choosing a plum, be sure to feel the berries themselves, they should not be too soft or darkened. If the lychee is maroon in color, then this means that it has been on sale for a long time and is no longer particularly fresh. Alternatively, you can try dried lychee. Syrups are made from it, jelly is rolled up and even added to ice cream.

The abundance of potassium, magnesium and vitamins of group C helps to strengthen the cardiovascular system. And also Chinese doctors recommend lychee for those who suffer from high cholesterol levels.

Cucumber melon kiwano

Horned melon occupies one of the leading steps in the list of the most beautiful tropical fruits. Yellow-green prickly peel, as well as green flesh, similar in texture to citrus fruits. This fruit definitely deserves a place both on your plate and on the Instagram feed.

Another variant of the name kivano is horned or Antillean cucumber. It grows in New Zealand, central Africa and California. To taste, the melon has a cucumber-banana-melon flavor, with a slight kiwi flavor. Agree, this is certainly an unforgettable combination!

Do not overdo it with tasting and at the same time remember that, within reasonable limits, the melon enriches the body with vitamins B and C. Cut it in half and eat the pulp right along with the seeds.

Ripe black sapote

Unusual in appearance, but original in taste, the fruit is extremely popular in Central America and Mexico. The size of the ripe fruit reaches ten centimeters in diameter. Inside - sticky, slightly viscous pulp, as well as several large seeds. Sapota's main feature is its chocolate flavor. Really chocolatey!

The peel of the fruit has a green color, while inside the flesh is black-brown. This fruit is rich in vitamin C and calcium, and it is also very suitable for those who are on a diet, as it contains almost zero fat content.

prickly snake fruit

Another black and strange fruit that protects itself from unwanted hands. The fact is that the fruit is tasty and soft inside, from the outside it is covered with snake skin - a prickly brown-black peel. This is exactly what he is, an unusual herring or snake fruit.

Be careful when peeling the fruit. On small scales it is possible to cut yourself. But the pulp itself contains calcium, phosphorus, iron and beta-carotene.
But do not eat too much herring, despite the pleasant pineapple taste, if you overeat, it can cause an allergic reaction and poisoning.

Jaboticaba tree fruit

This fruit grows directly on the tree, even on the bark. Its main habitat is Brazil. It is here that the fruit is used as an ingredient in desserts, as well as raw materials for liqueurs and wine. Jaboticaba also helps with asthma, dysentery and disorders.

The peculiarity of these black fruits is that they spoil quickly enough. You need to eat the fruit within two to three days after it was plucked. That is why in shops and restaurants in Brazil you can mainly find jamoticaba jams, preserves and syrups.

chocolate creeper

This is truly a waste-free fruit that is used to the fullest. Chocolate liana or the more scientific name akebia is eaten literally all. Pear-shaped fruit is cut in half or a small incision is made. The white, slightly pearly flesh is scooped out with a spoon and served with the seeds as a dessert. And the purple peel is stuffed with meat or seafood, and then baked and served on the table. Even dried fruit leaves are served as a tea or condiment.

The taste of chocolate liana is similar to raspberries, but the smell of chocolate remains here. Fruit tree flowers also smell of chocolate. Therefore, it is worth taking a walk near the akebia tree during the flowering period to enjoy the aromas.

finger lime

This fruit reminds many people of rolls with red caviar. But in fact, this is lime caviar, which tastes absolutely identical to ordinary lime. Tourists are attracted by the appearance.
The oval dark fruits inside contain reddish and pinkish caviar balls filled with juice. It is the caviar itself that is used in the preparation of desserts and fish and meat dishes. The fruit is remarkable in that it contains many useful, tonic and regenerating enzymes.

But be careful, because overeating can cause allergies. Also, finger lime is not recommended for use by those who suffer from ulcers, pancreatitis, gastritis, colitis and other intestinal diseases.

Melotria rough

The peculiarity of melotria is that it looks like small watermelons. But it tastes more like a sour cucumber with a lemon aftertaste. It grows on climbing shrubs and is a good prevention of cancer.

The skin of the fruit is hard, and the flesh really resembles a cucumber. It is important not to let the melotria oversing, fresh and timely picked fruits are very tasty and healthy. You can also pickle or pickle melotria like a regular cucumber. It is pickled that it is most often served in Asian restaurants.

It is recommended to consume this fruit a little every day, as it is useful in losing weight and is perfect for diabetics. But be careful those who suffer from diseases of the cardiovascular system and intestinal tract.

Musical biriba

The fruit looks like a yellow, slightly blackening ball. The peel has scales, while inside the pulp is white, the bones are small and black. The taste of biriba resembles lemon meringue, and it is harvested in the early stages, without waiting for full ripening. She is already ripening in boxes and on the shelves.

Biriba is mostly grown and sold in South America. The main indicator of maturity is a yellow, beginning to blacken peel. If overripe, the flesh will be inedible and bitter.

Ripe fruit is eaten raw, and sometimes juices, syrups and even wine are made from it. Dried fruits are used to make musical instruments!

Miraculous Berries

These berries are similar to barboris, they are red and quite large. They are called miraculous due to the unusual effect on taste buds. After tasting the berries, any food you eat will seem sweet to you. All this is due to the content of glycol-protein. It reduces the sensitivity of receptors responsible for all tastes except sweet. The effect of sweetness lasts up to two hours.

Don't overeat, of course. But some bizarre, miraculously useful and medical properties have not been found. Along with this, miracle berries are good for those who are currently on a diet, it will reduce the sugar intake in your diet.

Tamarillo or tomato?

Despite the fact that tamarillo is a fruit, it is similar in appearance and taste to a tomato. It has a red-orange color of the skin, and a red-burgundy color of the flesh. The bush itself, on which tamarillo grows, also looks like a tomato bush that has surpassed its dimensions.

Depending on the type, the fruit has a different taste and is used in different variations. Red is the most widely distributed and has orange sweet flesh, used as decoration and additions to main dishes. Yellow is sweeter and smaller in size, orange is less sweet and the most juicy of all representatives.

The skin of the fruit is not eaten, it is too hard and bland. The pulp, on the other hand, has a juicy texture of sweet taste, contains vitamins A, B and C. It is also low in sugar, so the fruit is suitable for diabetics. Peeling a tamarillo will not be easy, it is recommended to put it in boiling water for a few seconds or just cut it and eat it with a spoon.

Tropical fruits are an incredible variety of flavors, shapes and appearances. It is always very interesting to discover new and amazing dishes. But we recommend not only choosing the rarest fruits, but also making sure that you are tasting in the right and proven place.

Southeast Asia and numerous other tropical countries are a fruit and gastronomic paradise for admirers and lovers of exotic fruits. Pitahaya, tamarillo, mangosteen, snake fruit and many more exotic items will not surprise anyone in the tropics. These extraordinary fruits are an integral part of the life of many peoples inhabiting our planet.

When a tourist arrives in a southern country, he is faced with a colorful picture of unprecedented diversity. Exotic fruits amaze with their aromas, tastes, varieties and shapes. In the markets, in stores, “eyes run wide” at the sight of multi-colored: yellow, pink, purple, red, brown, large and small fruits.

This article will help you deal with overseas fruits seen for the first time, in order to know exactly what this or that fruit is called, to understand how ripe the fruit is, why it is so good, and finally, how to cut and eat it.

Prices for fruits depend on the country of growth, harvest season, variety, and of course on the ability to bargain. A tropical southern fruit will still be cheaper than the usual Russian one.

And so, let's start our acquaintance with exotic representatives of warm countries - fruits that you must definitely try.

Persea Americana (alligator pear) is an evergreen fruit tree. Avocado is one of the most famous tropical exotics. Homeland is Central and South America. The Indians grew an exotic plant for another three millennia BC. The Spaniards brought the fruits to Europe, then the plant spread to Israel, Africa, India, Asia. Avocado fruits are cultivated where the subtropical and tropical climate prevails.

Light pulp of oily consistency, in the middle - a large bone. The fruits are very nutritious and have a high content of unsaturated fats (up to 30%). Avocado contains a lot of useful substances: vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, essential oils.

The taste and smell of the fruit are slightly pronounced. The ripe fruit resembles vegetable puree with herbs and butter. To improve the taste, the pulp of the fruit is sprinkled with salt or spices. Exotic avocado is widely used in cooking, especially in Asian countries. It is added to sushi, soups, sandwiches and various cold snacks are made from it.

Did you know! The name of the fruit comes from the Aztec "ahuacati", which means "testicle". The reason for the name was not only the external similarity in the shape of the fruit with the designated “object”, but also the fact that the fruits hang in pairs on trees.

The national exotic fruit of the island state of Jamaica is very dangerous for an inexperienced tourist. Aki came to the Caribbean from West Africa and is now distributed in Barbados, the Bahamas, Central America and some countries in South America.

The pear-shaped fruits of Aki are bright orange or red in color. It is believed that the fruits should open on their own, then they lose their poisonous properties. But in some countries, the fruit is still not recognized as edible.

Fresh fruit contains dangerous toxic substances, which, if used improperly and ineptly, can cause severe poisoning and even lead to death. But with proper heat treatment, the fruits lose their toxicity and become a real delicacy, with a characteristic nutty aroma and amazing taste.

So in Jamaica, the fruits are widely used in cooking, preparing unusual, but tasty side dishes. Tourists who have tried the exotic Aki find that it resembles an omelette and is eaten for breakfast.

But the Africans have found another use for Aki, they make soap from unripe fruits, and from the pulp - complementary foods, for fishing, using the poisonous properties of the fruit.

Ambarella

There are other exotic names for Ambarella (Spondias dulcis), among them Mombin sweet, a Polynesian plum. This is a fairly high 18 meters, with a beautiful spreading crown South American fruit tree.

The exotic Ambarella began its journey from Polynesia and spread to Jamaica, South America, the Caribbean, India and other tropical countries.

Ripe oval fruits of Ambarella, 6-9 cm in size, with a golden skin and the same color flesh will please the tourist with their juiciness and aroma. The fruit is sweet with a slight sourness, somewhat reminiscent of slightly crunchy pineapple with hints of mango. Inside the pulp of the fruit is not a small bone, with seeds covered with thorns. The ripening season for Ambarella is July-August.

Fruits are good not only fresh, the locals make delicious jellies, sauces, marmalades, squeeze juices from them.

A pineapple

Tropical pineapple "native" from Brazil. When Columbus discovered America, he showed the overseas fruit to the world. Since then, exotic pineapple has been a frequent guest on the table of residents of different countries, including those living in northern latitudes, because fruits are now sold in any supermarket.

However, in countries where exotic fruits grow, the quality of fruits is completely different. This becomes apparent when you taste sweet, juicy, aromatic pineapple in a tropical country.

Pineapple is a herbaceous, thorny plant, with juicy fruits that look like yellow-golden-brown cones. The size of the plant itself is usually not higher than 1 meter, but the size of the fruit depends on the variety. There are many varieties of fruits. If you arrived in the tropics and came to the market for a pineapple, you can be sure that they will not slip a bad product, no matter what exotic fruit you choose. In addition, do not refuse the merchant's offer to cut and peel the fruit.

Pineapple pulp is light yellow in color and contains 90% water. The fruit is rich in acids and nutrients. Moderately sweet, freshly squeezed pineapple juice will come in handy on a hot day. Cool juice will quench your thirst for a long time, and its fat-burning properties, thanks to bromelain, which is part of the fruit, will be relevant after a hearty lunch or a hearty dinner.

Bush-ripened, fully ripe pineapples, unlike those we eat at home in Russia, do not corrode or sting the tongue and mouth. Fruits can be eaten in large quantities without fear of discomfort in the mouth.

Some traders in the markets pluck fruits before they are ripe. Therefore, if you want 100% homemade, ripe, exotic pineapple, then you can buy it wherever you are, near the road or during an excursion near attractions, from local residents.

Taste and eat the perfect pineapples in the tropics, and the fruit is in season all year round.

Bail tree apple

The tropical high 15-18 meter fruit tree bail has other well-known names - Bengal quince, golden apple, matum, stone apple. Distribution area of ​​exotic bail Southeast Asia - India, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Indonesia.

Round or slightly oblong exotic fruits about 10 cm in diameter have a yellowish strong peel, to break it you need a hammer or some kind of heavy object. The pulp of the fruit, consisting of triangular segments, is sweet, viscous like marmalade and moderately astringent, it tastes like an amateur, reminiscent of a multi-fruit mix with notes of citrus peel.

What is beautiful about exotic bail is its aroma. Flowers and extract from the plant are used in the perfume industry and cosmetology. The fruit is widely used in the preparation of teas and lemonades, as a tonic, as well as for medicinal purposes in traditional Indian medicine, Ayurvedic practice.

In cooking, jams, marmalades are made from exotic Bengal quince, marmalades are made, used for baking and, of course, eaten fresh.

The unripe exotic fruit of the stone apple has a unique ability of long ripening. It will retain its healing properties in the refrigerator or a cool place for 3-4 months, so you can stock up on fruit.

The ripening season of exotic bail is all year round, but the peak lasts from June to October.

Banana

There are about 50 species of these most common exotic fruits in Southeast Asia alone. And although the banana is officially recognized by biologists as a berry, we are still accustomed to calling it a fruit. One way or another, no one will dispute that a banana is an exotic fruit.

Tropical countries amaze tourists with varieties of these exotic fruits - small from 5 cm, and large up to 40 cm in length, they can be green, yellow, red and even blue.

Producing countries that grow bananas on huge multicultural plantations are farms that cultivate fruits, after which they are exported to different countries. The leaders in the number of banana imports to Russia are: Ecuador, Costa Rica, the Philippines and Colombia.

It is no coincidence that among agricultural crops around the world, the banana occupies the 4th place of honor, after wheat, rice and corn.

It makes no sense to talk about the taste of an exotic fruit, there is no person in the world who has not tried a banana at least once in his life. Another thing in the tropics is a great opportunity to taste different varieties of this wonderful exotic fruit, and not only in its raw form. Here, in any cafe, they can offer fruit as a dessert with pastries or ice cream, as well as fried, steamed, baked, with cheese, meat, fish, seafood, or as a sauce, ketchup, syrup and many more options for a gastronomic banana variety .

And the options and combinations of exotic banana smoothies will impress so much that when you return home, you will certainly want to “get confused” and try to make the most healthy dessert yourself.

Eye of the Dragon

Longan (Lam Yai) is a tropical fruit common throughout Southeast Asia, but it is from Chinese that the name of the exotic fruit is translated as "dragon's eye".

If you peel the longan from the shell, exposing the white or slightly pinkish juicy flesh, and then bite it, you can see the "looking" dragon's eye - a dark, shiny bone. You should be careful, you can not swallow the bone.

The pulp of the fruit delights tourists with its refreshing taste, rather than reminiscent of a grape-melon mix.

You can buy an exotic fruit in a tropical country everywhere: in the market, in a supermarket or from street vendors, choosing the largest fruits. It does not matter if the fruit is slightly underripe, the dragon's eye will ripen in 2-3 days. If you want it to last longer, put the fruit in the refrigerator.

The sales season for exotic longan in Southeast Asia lasts all summer and autumn. In addition, here desserts, tonic drinks, sweet soups are prepared from fruits, or served with coconut milk for rice, all this can be tasted in any cafe or restaurant. It is best to just eat fresh fruits, because they are not only tasty, but also healthy.

Guava strawberry cattleya

Small, very juicy fruits of the exotic guava Kettli, 2.5-4 cm in diameter, come in red shades, less often yellow, have a rich strawberry flavor, which is why they got their name.

An exotic plant is found in Brazil, in the south of the USA, Africa, India, the Bahamas, Malaysia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka.

Tourists prefer to taste fruits raw, and local chefs can offer unusually delicious exotic desserts based on strawberry guava.

The fruits are very useful, but it is worth mentioning the effect of an exotic fruit on the intestines. The pulp of the plant has an astringent effect, therefore, you should not get carried away with a delicious fruit in order to avoid constipation or problems with the gastrointestinal tract.

Guanabana soursop

Another name for a healthy tropical fruit is needle anona, Brazilian papaya, Graviola. The habitat of the plant is the forests of Southeast Asia and South America, fruits are cultivated in India, Australia and South China.

The fruits of an exotic plant are green in color, oblong in shape with soft spines and white sweet sugar pulp. Fruit weight on average 3-7 kg. Fruit is consumed mainly in its raw form, used to make exotic drinks and various sweets, fruit goes well with ice cream and whipped cream.

It is believed that with the help of an exotic soursop, many diseases, including oncology, can be treated. At the same time, scientists in Latin America believe that excessive consumption of anona needle can lead to the development of Parkinson's disease.

Be that as it may, guanabana is very useful, the composition of an exotic fruit is rich in vitamins and minerals.

Jaboticaba

An evergreen exotic tree - Brazilian grape or Jaboticaba growing in the tropics, used to surprise tourists with its original and bizarre appearance. The trunk of an exotic plant is decorated with dark purple clusters of berries that look like large grapes. In addition to Brazil, a rare occurrence of caulifloria of this plant can be observed in Bolivia, Colombia, Argentina, the Caribbean and Latin America.

The taste of the Brazilian exotic has not gone far from the taste of the usual sweet and sour grapes. But fruits require cleaning the pulp from the bitter peel.

More often, exotic jaboticaba fruits are used in the production of alcoholic beverages, they are quickly fermented. Fruits are used to make jams, jams, sweet marmalade and sauces.

Of course, jaboticaba has many useful properties, but it is not transported fresh to distant countries due to its short shelf life. So you will meet an unusual exotic tree in the tropics - enjoy its fruits.

Jackfruit

Every self-respecting Asian is simply obliged to plant Jackfruit near his house. After all, this tradition is a guarantee of good luck, wealth, health. Many have already heard that the jackfruit is the largest exotic fruit in the world. Seeing a tree with huge, oval, green or yellowish-brown fruits, it immediately becomes clear that this is the world-famous Jackfruit - the breadfruit of the tropics.

The weight of some fruits reaches 50 kg, although on sale you can mainly see medium-sized fruits - 8-15 kg. Exotic fruits are pimply or with small, slightly sharp spines. The taste of jackfruit is difficult to compare with any fruit, more often it is compared with the taste of caramel or chewing gum. The pulp of the fruit is sweet with a pleasant aroma. The smell of the peel, on the contrary, scares away the tourist with its chemical "odor".

It makes no sense for a tourist to take an exotic fruit in its entirety, the fruit is very large. To enjoy the taste, you can buy a piece of exotic fruit cut into slices and with pleasure try the healthy pulp, which has already been peeled by the seller from the sticky and sticky latex peel. By the way, after which it will be possible to wash your hands with great difficulty.

Edible only slices of jackfruit - separate segments. In the center of the fruit is an inedible white, sticky part (core).

The main fruit harvest takes place from January to May, but you can try the exotic breadfruit in Southeast Asia at any time of the year.

durian

Of all the exotic fruits that exist on Earth, durian deserves special attention. This is an Asian fruit native to Southeast Asia. Most people have already heard about its incredible qualities. And it's true - you can love or hate the king of fruits. Here the mood with which the first meeting with an amazing exotic fruit covered with thorns will take place plays a big role.

Durian got its name from the Malaysian "duri", meaning "thorn".

The taste of exotic durian is unique, there is nothing to compare it with, those who have tried exotic will have their own exclusive impression after tasting the fruit. For example, some who have fallen in love with a tropical fruit similar to a hedgehog agree that the taste of the pulp of the fruit resembles the most delicate custard, or sweet whipped cream with strawberry-pineapple syrup.

Many people have heard about the smell of exotic durian. If the tourist does not want to experience the shock of tasting the fruit, then you need to take the whole fruit, not cut up by merchants and not laid out in advance in trays. It is better to ask the seller to cut the fruit in front of you, which he will gladly do, and then eat the fruit pieces right away. So contrary to popular belief that durian stinks terribly, there will be a desire to try the fruit again and again, and the smell will seem like the most pleasant magical fragrance. Well, or a little rotten, and it won’t drive you crazy, but it will have its own name, such a normal “durian spirit”.

The size of durians is different, it depends on the type of fruit (from half a kilogram to 12-13 kg). Ripening and sales season largely depend on the weather and the rainy season. For example, in some regions of Southeast Asia, durians grow all year round. In this regard, whenever a tourist comes to the tropics, it will always be possible to enjoy the exotic king of fruits. In addition, do not forget about the incredible benefits of exotic fruits containing all the vitamins, macro- and microelements that are found in nature. Local residents - Asians have only one cure for all diseases: a stomach ache, you need to eat durian, a bad mood - durian will help, you need to have a baby - all questions are for durian.

Even wild animals - monkeys, elephants, are very fond of feasting on these exotic fruits, waiting for the ripened durians to start falling from the trees, because the best ones are considered to be those that fell themselves.

Imbe African Mangosteen

The small fruit of Imbe, an exotic African mangosteen, is common in East and South Africa. Fruits are practically unfamiliar to residents of other countries due to their rapid deterioration and impossibility of transportation. Small yellow and red fruits (1-3 cm in diameter) are endowed with a thin, delicate skin, which is easily damaged during transportation.

The sweet, juicy pulp of exotic fruits has a pleasant apricot aroma, it is liked by tourists, it is loved by locals who use the fruits to make drinks, including alcoholic ones.

Some may not like the sticky latex properties of exotic fruit juice. But it is worth knowing that the Imbe plant is known for its healing qualities. It is believed that the fruits contain substances that have antitumor properties, and the bark and root of an exotic tree are used in the treatment of diseases such as tuberculosis and meningitis. In addition, for Africans, imbe is a popular aphrodisiac.

figs

The cultivation of the world-famous fig tree began in the 9th century BC. Today it is distributed in the Mediterranean countries, in Asia Minor, India, and in many other countries with a subtropical and tropical climate.

The beneficial properties of figs have been known since antiquity. There are numerous references to the fig tree in the Bible books. Even in the Old Testament, in the time of King Solomon, the fig tree was a symbol of prosperity and abundance.

The exotic fig tree is unique, it can grow in almost any soil. With a strong root system, the plant can easily withstand the dry and long Middle Eastern summer. This strong tree is able to bear fruit for 150-200 years.

Figs are also unusual in that they bear early fruits already in the month of June. The main harvest of fruits - they begin to be harvested in late summer, early autumn. Therefore, at the beginning of summer, you can enjoy the first, fresh figs, the second crop is dried, dried, and harvested for the whole year.

In countries where figs do not grow, you can most often see them in dried and pressed form. Fresh figs, juicy, soft, wonderful in taste, look completely different. It is known that exotic dried figs retain all their beneficial properties.

Fig fruits have always been valued. They are rich in fiber, vitamins, antioxidants and minerals; Figs are believed to be good for the heart.

carambola

This exotic "stranger star" is actually familiar to many today. Carambola or ma-fuang can be found in the supermarket of almost any country. But the exotic star fruit is still more popular in the countries of its habitat, and these are Southeast Asia, India, Africa, Latin America and other tropical countries. The fruit gained fame due to its appearance - a cross-section in the shape of an asterisk (hence the name).

Bright yellow, sometimes orange, beautiful carambola is a very useful exotic fruit, rich in vitamins and minerals, especially the fruits are saturated with vitamin C. For example, in China, carambola is used as an antipyretic.

The fruits of the star fruit are juicy, crunchy, have a sweet refreshing taste with a slight sourness. It tastes like a fruit similar to an apple, kiwi and pineapple at the same time, but different people who have tried carambola have their own associations.

Most often, carambola is used to decorate drinks, exotic cocktails, desserts, salads, ice cream. And prepared sauces for fish and meat dishes will not leave indifferent the most fastidious tourist.

A tree can bear fruit more than once a year, so lovers of the exotic, for example in Thailand, can try an unusual exotic star fruit at any time of the year.

Kiwano

Tropical fruit kiwano or horned melon, or maybe African cucumber? To eat such an exotic, you need to make a trip to Africa to the homeland of an exotic fruit, or to South America. Interestingly, a yellow-orange fruit weighing 300 g and measuring 10 centimeters in diameter is considered a fruit in Africa, while in other countries it is cultivated as a vegetable. The plant is unpretentious in cultivation and brings good yields.

The yellow fruit grows like an ordinary cucumber with intertwining lashes, and even outwardly looks like an overripe cucumber with large pimples. But in terms of taste, most tourists agree that sweet and sour exotic fruits resemble a mixture of banana, melon, cucumber, and possibly kiwi.

It is convenient to eat the jelly-like pulp of the fruit with a dessert spoon, cutting the fruit in half. Numerous seeds inside are also edible. Local culinary specialists prepare salads, snacks, desserts, creams from kiwano, make fresh juices, mixing necks with other exotic fruits.

Kiwano is good, they are stored for a long time due to the dense peel, they are not afraid of transportation, so you can safely take a few things with you. In addition, these fruits are very healthy and low-calorie, only 44 kcal per 100 g.

Kiwi

Sun-loving tropical fruits Kiwi (Chinese actinidia), grow in clusters on tree-like vines. China gave the world many useful exotic plants, including this wonderful exotic fruit, which is also called the Chinese gooseberry. Today, kiwi is cultivated in many countries of the subtropical and tropical zones.

Outside, it is a completely nondescript fruit, with a brown skin, covered with thin small fluffy hairs. A unique resemblance to the very New Zealand bird (the symbol of the country), this is how the exotic berry got its name.

The fruit looks completely different inside. Attractive, juicy, refreshing, tasting sweet and sour kiwi flesh, bright green in color, dotted in the middle with small black seeds. Kiwi has a multifaceted combination of several flavors at once, reminiscent of strawberries and grapes, with the addition of fragrant gooseberries. Some distinguish notes of watermelon and peach, the ripe pulp is full of unexpected taste surprises, for everyone.

Kiwi is combined with many fruits and vegetables, so it is often added to various salads. It makes excellent meat marinades. Fruit will fill drinks and cocktails with its special refreshing taste, and ice cream, puddings, and other wonderful desserts based on exotic Chinese gooseberries will delight with their delicate, slightly sweet aroma.

You can talk a lot about the benefits of fruit, because it is a storehouse of useful substances. For example, it contains more vitamin C than citrus fruits. Kiwi is rich in vitamins A, D, E, PP, group B, iron, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese.

They sell kiwi in stores, in the markets of different countries all year round, the main thing is to choose the right ripe fruit. If an exotic fruit was chosen unripe, it’s not scary, kiwi berries are able to ripen at home, at room temperature.

Kumquat

Kumquat is a miniature oval-shaped orange, about the size of a medium-sized apricot. It is the smallest fruit among citrus fruits. The peel of an exotic fruit is so thin and tender that it is eaten with it. The taste of citrus is very pleasant and fragrant, reminiscent of a sweet tangerine with a slight sourness.

The birthplace of the exotic is Southeast Asia, but to be more precise, it was China that showed the world another exotic miracle “gam-gwat” - kumquat, which means “golden orange”.

Despite its mini size, kumquat has a maximum amount of useful substances - vitamins, macro- and microelements. Including the fruit contains essential oils and fatty acids, pectin, fiber.

In Thailand, the kumquat is called the fruit of wisdom, the Thais have long noticed that the “golden orange” improves memory and stimulates brain activity.

By the way, after excessive drinking, the exotic "little orange" is an excellent remedy for a hangover.

Fresh kumquat keeps well in a cool place; it will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Frozen, half a year will not lose its useful qualities in the freezer.

Dried or dried, the exotic fruit remains just as useful, but the calorie content of such a product is slightly higher than that of fresh citrus and is 284 kcal per 100 grams. Dried fruits will keep in the refrigerator for about 3 months. At room temperature - 2 months in sealed packaging.

The taste of dried kumquat practically does not differ from a fresh exotic orange, except that it does not have the signature citrus juiciness.

Cupuaçu

Incredible exotic cupuaçu is the most expensive fruit in Latin America. So for those who want to enjoy fruits that look like coconut and melon at the same time, there is a direct road to Brazil, where, as you know, there are many wild monkeys, and unusual capuasu too.

The oblong fruits of kapuasu, 25 cm long and about 12-15 cm wide, are covered with a thick peel, have very juicy, sweet and sour white flesh inside with seeds located in nests. The smell of an exotic fruit with a pronounced citrus aroma.

From the seeds of the fruit, white expensive oil is extracted, which is similar in composition to cocoa butter, only with a lower melting point and a lot of useful and medicinal properties.

In Latin America, Capuaçu is the most expensive exotic fruit, due to its difficult growing conditions. The plant is prone to sunburn, so trees are protected by covering exotic plants with special nets.

Healthy Kapuasu fruits quickly deteriorate, so they are not transported fresh. Fruits are frozen and sent for processing. Exotic juices, ice cream, various desserts, liqueurs are made from fruits. And fruit extracts are widely used in cosmetology. Exotic oil can be seen in the composition of masks, creams, lotions, shampoos and other cosmetics.

Kuruba

These exotic fruits are the "indigenous inhabitants" of South America. The tree-like liana, on which the fruits of curuba grow, feels great in the wild nature of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and other tropical countries. In connection with the love of the people for the fruit, it is widely cultivated. Even in New Zealand and India, they began to grow tasty and healthy kuruba.

Outwardly, exotic fruits have some resemblance to our large yellow-greenish overripe cucumbers, only larger. Inside, multi-seeded, jelly-like, pleasant to the taste, slightly sour and aromatic pulp. Fresh exotic kuruba is very tasty and refreshing in the heat, so it goes well with ice cream. They also prepare salads with fruit, cook jams, preserves, make juice and wine.

Kuruba is a useful exotic fruit, and contains many vitamins and minerals. Its mild, enveloping healing effect is known for stomach pains, the fruit helps with gastritis and ulcers.

Lychee

One of the most popular exotic fruits in Southeast Asia is also known as the "Chinese plum".

Small round or oval lychee fruits are the size of plums, rich pink and red. Loose bumpy peel, hides fragrant, very pleasant-tasting flesh. Inside the pulp is a large bone, which is easily separated during consumption.

The taste of lychee is somewhat reminiscent of a grape-strawberry mix, however, each has its own associations, largely dependent on the ripeness of the fruit, and on the region of cultivation. Fully ripe, sweet and very juicy fruit, with a slight sourness, a slightly noticeable astringency can be felt.

When choosing an exotic fruit, a tourist needs to look at the color of the peel, it should not be dark or brown, this is a sign of an already overripe and stale fruit. In the markets of tropical countries, this rarely happens, the fruit is not stale.

The fruits are well preserved on the branches in clusters, along with leaves, so the shelf life in a cool place is extended to two weeks. For the transportation of exotic fruits, they create a special temperature regime from 0 to -1 ° C, in a month and a half, they manage to breed lychee in different countries and sell it.

Asians use the fruits to make fruit salads, add them to exotic cocktails, desserts, ice cream, make sauces, marinades, syrups, etc.

In the exotic fruit - lychee, in the countries of Southeast Asia, tourists fall in love once and for all. Low-calorie and nutritious fruits refresh and cheer up, while the beneficial substances of fruits saturate the body with vitamins and essential elements.

Longkong

Malaysia is considered the birthplace of the exotic longkong (langsat), but fruit trees grow and bear fruit beautifully throughout Southeast Asia. So the inhabitants of Thailand, cultivating fruit trees, symbolized one of their regions, the image of fruits on the coat of arms of the province of Narathiwata.

Clusters of exotic berries that look like grapes develop on tall tropical trees. Longkong trees grow and develop for a very long time before they begin to bear fruit - almost 15 years, but then they produce a crop 2 times a year.

The appearance of the berries of an exotic longkong resembles a young light brown potato. Inside the fruit contains a translucent light pulp with a structure similar to garlic cloves. The taste of fruits is sweetish-sour, it is difficult to compare with anything. But tourists say - there is something in them - from grapes and bananas with a slight grapefruit bitterness.

Ripe fruits have a fairly dense peel, but it is easy to peel.

The peel of the fruit is sticky due to the juice contained on the surface. It is difficult to launder, so the locals carry out the process of cleaning fruits in rubber gloves.

The fruits of exotic langsat are low-calorie, very healthy, contain vitamins, macro- and microelements, amino acids. The inhabitants of Asia widely use the plant in folk medicine.

Fruit, however, spoils quickly, so it is best to eat them fresh. Asians cook a lot of dishes, desserts, exotic refreshing drinks with longkong.

magic fruit

Synsepalum dulcificum is a small (3 cm) drupe fruit of bright red color (similar to barberry). Fruit low trees are common in Africa, Florida, Ghana, Puerto Rico, Taiwan.

An exotic berry from West Africa, it was first introduced to the world by the Spaniards in 1725. The fruits owe their mysterious name to their unusual properties that can mislead human taste buds. So after tasting exotic fruits, sugar will become bitter, and sour lemon will seem incredibly sweet. These qualities of a magical fruit have become very popular and relevant among people with diabetes, because the love of sweets can now be compensated for by such a wonderful exotic fruit.

But science does not sleep, it turned out that the berry contains the substance merakulin (a glycoprotein molecule with a certain chain of carbohydrates). The effect of the reaction lasts about one hour until the receptors of the tongue are completely washed away by saliva.

The pulp of exotic fruits is sublimated, without heating, in order to preserve nutrients, it is produced in the form of granules or tablets (sugar substitute).

Exotic fruits themselves are rich in carbohydrates, proteins, many vitamins, minerals, fiber, while they contain little sugar, they are completely safe for diabetics.

Mango

One of the most common fruits of tropical latitudes is the exotic Mango, which is considered to be the birthplace of India. Fruits grow in almost all countries with a hot tropical climate, Southeast Asia, Africa, South America and others.

Ripe mango fruits weigh up to 2 kg, the color of the smooth peel can be green, yellow, orange or red, depending on the variety, the degree of maturity of the exotic fruit. Inside the fruit is a large flat, hard bone enveloping the fibrous pulp.

The sweet pulp melting in the mouth delights everyone who tastes the tropical fruit for the first time. The taste is unusually juicy exotic, it is difficult to compare with any fruit. Rather, it is a whole bunch of exotic flavors and aromas: apple, ripe pineapple, tender peach, melon, some other subtle fruit shades are possible. Everyone has their own flavor experience.

Arriving in an exotic country, tourists are amazed at the abundance of varieties and types of mangoes. One is tastier than the other, you can taste it right on the market, in any stall or shop, the sellers will be happy to offer, skillfully cut, pack juicy fresh fruits in a container with them.

Mango is a very nutritious exotic fruit, easily absorbed by the body and incredibly useful, with a high content of vitamins, micro-macroelements, dietary fiber, organic acids.

Fresh mangoes are delicious, the fruits are cooked and consumed in different stages of ripening. They are added to salads, make all kinds of exotic seasonings, marinades, sauces. Some varieties are good for canning - these are compotes, juices, jams, jams. Mango desserts, pastries, ice cream, smoothies, and cocktails are popular.

The name of the exotic fruit "mango" comes from Tamil (one of the languages ​​of India) - "mangkay" or "man-gay". Portuguese traders who lived in India adopted the name from the locals as "manga".

mangosteen

Exotic (mangosteen) are grown on extensive plantations in Southeast Asia. Delicious fruits ranging in size from 5 cm in diameter, with a skin of dark purple, almost black. The shell of a ripe fruit breaks easily, revealing a white pulp that looks like garlic cloves, inside of which there are inedible seeds.

Exotic mangosteen is a very sweet fruit, like many fruits of the tropics, it is characterized by a whole kaleidoscope of fruit flavors, there are notes of mango, strawberry, pineapple, orange mixed with a delicate vanilla aroma. Mangosteen is fully tasty only when ripe, unripe fruit will be hard, sour, such fruits can be taken home - they will ripen. Exotic fruits are chosen by touch, the peel seems to spring when pressed. Sellers are not indignant when tourists with a knowledgeable look choose exotics, on the contrary, they can offer a bag for selected fruits, so you can safely feel at least all the fruits.

Asians actively use exotic fruit for desserts, canned, dried, made jam. And the plant itself, its inedible parts: the bark and leaves of the tree, the peel is used in folk medicine. After all, useful mangosteen contains many vitamins, antioxidants, catechins, sterols, as well as micro and macro elements.

The price in Southeast Asia varies for mangosteen fruits, it depends on the ripening season, although you can eat exotic fruits all year round, in winter prices will be the highest.

passion fruit

Tropical passion fruit or (passiflora, granadilla), a native of hot, exotic Brazil. But today a miracle fruit is growing throughout the tropical zone of the Earth.

Exotic passion fruit is worth trying just once to fall in love with the sweetest, juiciest, unlike anything fruit. Oval, yellow or purple fruits 6-13 cm are the fruits of a liana plant. The elastic skin protects the jelly-like tasty pulp of the fruit, which is most convenient to eat with a spoon, cutting the exotic in half. There are small bones in the pulp, they are usually swallowed, they do not bring inconvenience and harm, but the peel itself is bitter and inedible.

If you buy unripe exotic fruits, they will quickly, in a couple of days, ripen at home at room temperature. Ripe fruits are not stored for a long time, a maximum of 6-7 days. Therefore, exotic passion fruit is actively used in the preparation of juices and cocktails. Desserts, pastries, various dishes, including meat and fish, are prepared with her participation.

Passion fruit is a fruit rich in useful acids, vitamins, minerals (potassium, iron). An exotic plant is actively used in cosmetology and dietology.

Marula

The exotic marula comes from the African continent and has been revered by the African people for many centuries.

Tropical fruits similar to plums have a yellowish thin peel, sweet white flesh. The plant contains a large amount of sugars, in connection with this, having fallen to the ground, fruits begin to ferment almost immediately.

They say that animals like to visit such hot places. During the period of mass maturation of marula, the animals arrange a feast, eat up exotic fruits and get drunk.

Locals use tropical fruits in the preparation of delicious dishes and alcoholic beverages. Branded liqueur Amarula is very popular in the world market.

Exotic marula is a very useful plant, rich in vitamins (especially a lot of vitamin C in fruits), minerals. It strengthens the body, increasing immunity, is a good prevention of cardiovascular diseases. A useful little is squeezed out of the seeds, which is used in cosmetology. And unusual drinks are made from the peel of fruits, with a spicy, tart aftertaste.

medlar

An exotic southern medlar, outwardly similar to a pear and an apricot at the same time, and according to the botanical description, a relative of the quince and pear (Pink family).

Subtropical plant has different varieties. The most common are Japanese and German medlar.

The juicy, friable pulp of the fruit can be sweet or sweet and sour, depending on the variety, slightly tart. The fruit tastes like pear and quince along with a slight apricot flavor. The peel can be cut off, but if it is completely soft, then exotic fruits are eaten with it.

Medlar is better to eat fresh, it is full of nutrients, besides it is low in calories (43-47 kcal). An exotic fruit is especially useful for diabetes and for strengthening the cardiovascular system. The plant is used in folk medicine, recipes for decoctions and tinctures from leaves, seeds and the fruits themselves are known.

Medlars make jam from exotic fruits, make delicious compotes, juices, sauces. Desserts are prepared and added to baked goods.

Noina sugar apple

Having cut this exotic fruit in half, and having tasted the most delicate, sweet, like melted ice cream pulp with a spoon, you understand that it is impossible to stop.

The homeland of this exotic fruit is Central America, but the plant has become widespread in almost all tropical countries: Southeast Asia, Africa, India, Australia and others.

The fruits of an exotic sugar apple are up to about 10 cm long, rounded in shape. The bumpy peel of the fruit is fraught with white pulp. The bones located inside the fetus should be discarded due to their toxicity. Noyna skin color is from bluish, green to pink. Tourists love to eat exotic noina, but the fruit is also good in desserts, soft drinks and cocktails.

Ripe noina is soft to the touch, but if you get a green, unripe one, you should know that after a while the exotic fruit will ripen, and you can enjoy its taste. Sugar exotic is satisfying, high-calorie (105 kcal / 100 gr.) And very healthy, saturated with many useful substances.

Noni

Morinda citrus is common in Southeast Asia, Australia, and on many exotic Pacific islands. Despite its pungent odor, the bitter and astringent taste of the noni fruit has many other benefits. And they are associated with its healing and beneficial properties.

Outwardly, exotic noni fruits are oval in shape and resemble potatoes or a green cone. Fruits are small, weighing about 100 grams. The white pulp contains numerous seeds from which valuable essential oil is produced.

The chemical composition of noni is unique, given that exotic fruits have a couple of tens of amino acids and a whole complex of vitamins, micro and macro elements.

Traditional and folk medicine have in their archives a huge number of recipes using the exotic noni fruit, describing hundreds of ways to combat various diseases.

Many scientists have been researching the beneficial properties of noni, so thanks to Dr. John Wadsworth, a unique processing method has been developed, as a result of which an industrial product in the form of an exotic plant's healing juice is distributed on sale.

Natural noni juice can be bought at pharmacies and used for its intended purpose, after consulting with a doctor. In addition, a large number of cosmetic products for facial skin care based on exotic fruit are sold today. These are masks, creams, lotions, moisturizers and cleansers.

Papaya

Presumably - papaya comes from Mexico. One way or another, but today the fruits of this wonderful exotic plant are cultivated throughout the equatorial and tropical zones of the Earth. Numerous peoples joyfully grow fruit trees, which bear fruit abundantly all year round.

Ripe, bright, yellow-orange, exotic oval fruits, can be up to 0.5 m in length, weighing from 0.5 to 4.5 kg. The color of the pulp depends on the variety and maturity, it is red, carrot, yellow or green, the fruit has a pleasant delicate melon aroma.

When tasting a ripe exotic papaya moderately sweet, many compare it to taste with boiled carrots, zucchini or melon. Each variety has its own flavor notes. Ripe papaya has an interesting property - to decorate and improve the taste of other dishes, it can be: salads, juices, seafood, meat. So the famous Thai exotic Som Tam salad with pieces of fruit, shrimp, garlic, hot peppers is loved and known by all tourists. And grilled papaya is simply impossible to forget thanks to its unusual bready aroma.

Papaya fruits are very healthy, they are rich in vitamins A, C, E and also contain copper, magnesium, calcium, iron and many other substances.

Papaya is a dietary product that improves digestion due to the enzyme it contains called papain.

The papaya fruit is stored at home in refrigerators, no longer than 2 weeks. Dried, it can be stored for months.

Pepino

Melon pear is another name for the exotic pepino, which is native to South America. Outwardly, pepino looks like a melon, but the name speaks for itself in taste - a sweet fruit with a slight sourness resembles a melon and a pear at the same time.

Pepino is a very juicy fruit, consisting of 90% water.

Exotic fruits can be stored for 30-50 days in a cool place, so fresh fruits can be enjoyed for a long time, because all the benefits are concentrated in fresh fruits. But dried or dried fruits are just as healthy, although they are more high-calorie. Pepino is already a high-calorie product - 80 kcal per 100 g.

Residents of tropical and subtropical regions preserve the exotic melon pear, make jam from it, prepare desserts, add it to various dishes, the fruit goes well with other products.

Today you can grow cute exotic fruits in the countries of the middle zone, there are specially bred varieties. But it is still desirable to do this in greenhouses, on closed balconies, or at least on the windowsill, exotics will not survive the harsh winters.

Pitaya

Dragon fruit, pitahaya, dragon heart, dragon fruit - and this is not a complete list, exotic pitahaya has many names. The origin of the fruit is associated with an ancient legend about dragons, about the battles of people who mercilessly exterminated monsters for the sake of their hearts. Pitaya looks like a dragon's heart with its red or bright pink color and the presence of scales on a dense peel. Having eaten a tropical fruit, you may not feel a sudden surging feeling of courage and courage, but gastronomic satisfaction will surely come.

In fact, pitahaya is the fruit of a cactus (Hylocerius), exotics are grown in many tropical countries. So, having arrived in Southeast Asia, it is difficult to pass by bright fruits while in the market, in a supermarket or passing by street vendors. The hand itself will reach for an exotic fruit, the size of a weighty pear, in order to taste the juicy, sweet fruit.

The taste of pitaya depends on the variety, because the fruits can differ in the color of the skin and the color of the pulp. The yellow dragon fruit is considered the sweetest, it is the rarest and more expensive, but you definitely need to try it to compare it with red pitahaya with white and red flesh. Pitahaya with red pulp is incredibly fragrant, also very sweet. And exotic with white pulp, the most common of fruits, is moderately sweet, but also very tasty and low in calories. Exotic dragon fruit, nutritious and healthy.

Fruits are eaten simply, the peel is thrown away, the internal contents, that is, the pulp with small seeds, is eaten in any convenient way. Chilled exotic fruits are especially good.

The taste may resemble an exotic fruit mix of kiwi with banana, or figs, but in any case, it is better to try the pitaya yourself in order to evaluate the taste and make your own comparisons. Ripe pitahaya will be slightly soft when pressed, so choosing it is not difficult, and fruit is sold all year round.

Platonia

The habitats of exotic platonia are the tropical rainforests of Colombia, Paraguay, Brazil and some other regions of South America. But it is possible to taste the fruit only where these wonderful, exotic, healthy fruits grow, during the ripening season, in any market in Latin America. Platonia is not stored for a long time, only a few days, the fruit quickly deteriorates, it can only be transported over short distances.

Round or oval fruits with a thick, sticky yellow-brown skin, inside contain white, aromatic pulp and a few black seeds. The taste of exotic pulp is very pleasant, sweet and sour. Platonium is eaten fresh, used in cooking, making various sweets from it - marmalades, exotic sherbets, jams, creams, mousses ...

The bark and peel of the exotic platonium tree contains a lot of latex, the plant serves as a prey for this substance, for the production of natural rubber.

Platonia seeds are very valuable, they are collected and processed to obtain a healthy nourishing oil, which is widely used in cosmetics and traditional medicine.

An interesting fact is that only yellow-headed white-bellied parrots, attracted by the nectar of flowers, pollinate platonium flowers in their natural habitat.

Having been in the tropics of Latin America, you should definitely try these overseas fruits, besides, exotic platonia is healthy and contains many vitamins and minerals, such as phosphorus, iron, calcium, etc.

pomelo

This exotic citrus is familiar to almost everyone, they love it, especially given the beneficial properties of the fruit. The pomelo comes from China. China is the main supplier of pomelo to most countries of the world. But trees are cultivated today in other tropical countries.

Pomelo is a separate independent species, it has never been a hybrid and is the largest citrus fruit in existence. The weight of exotic yellow-green fruits can reach several kilograms (from 1 to 10).

The taste of pomelo often depends on the variety. The pulp can be sweet and sour to a greater or lesser extent, juicy or not very, with or without bitterness, the flesh can be pink, white, yellow. But what unites exotic fruits is their bright citrus aroma - this delicious juicy smell cannot be confused with any citrus.

Pomelo is a low-calorie and satisfying product, saturated with many vitamins, micro- and macroelements, therefore it is suitable for lovers of all kinds of diets, and for all people without exception. Due to the low content of citric acid, the fruit in small quantities is allowed to be consumed by those suffering from gastritis and stomach ulcers, of all citrus fruits it is the safest in this regard. But still, an exotic citrus pomelo, and this should be taken into account with a tendency to allergies and other contraindications.

Rambutan

If we talk about the exotic appearance of the fruit, then the hairy fruit - rambutan, deserves special attention. Even tourists arriving for the first time in Southeast Asia, where our “hero” comes from, carefully take exotic fruits for testing. But having tasted, they buy constantly, and willingly bring home a certain amount, not wanting to part with the wonderful taste of fruit.

The hairy peel of the fruit, of course, is not eaten, but the jelly-like, translucent pulp hiding under it can be enjoyed with pleasure. The pulp of an exotic fruit tastes like a grape-strawberry mix, very sweet, with a slight sourness.

When choosing exotic fruits in markets, shops, or street vendors, it is better to pay attention to bright red fruits with greenish hairs on the tips. Try to avoid dark-colored fruits, these are overripe, possibly already spoiled fruits, although this is rare in Asian markets. Merchants value their customers and do not slip stale goods. Unripe fruits may be caught, in which case they will be sour and will not bring gastronomic pleasure.

It is best to peel rambutans with a knife, carefully separating the skin and then the stone from the pulp of the fruit, but you can also do this with your fingers. The stone is not edible, so it can be thrown away, it is easily separated if the fruit is ripe.

Exotic rambutans are tasty and most useful when fresh, but locals cook seafood dishes, salads, and sweets using them.

Buddha hand citron

It is believed that this oldest exotic citrus representative began its distribution from Western Asia, India, then settled throughout Southeast Asia and other tropical countries.

Legends are attributed to the amazing fruit and used in religious ceremonies. Botanical scientists believe that the "Hand of the Buddha" is the result of a gene mutation of "ordinary" citrons. It is likely that ancient oriental breeders took part in the development of exotic fruits and empirically supported the direction of the unusual appearance of the citron.

Most often, an exotic tree is used for decorative purposes. Fruits literally attract attention with their unique appearance. At first, the fruit looks like an incompletely clenched fist, then in the process of growth, the “fingers” open up and can stick out in all directions. To some, the fruits resemble squid tentacles.

The unclenching of the fingers does not always occur, most often the fruits remain compressed into a “cam”.

On average, mature fruits weigh 300-400 grams. Thick bumpy fruit peel (characteristic of all citrons) is a bright yellow color. The fruits exude a strong but pleasant violet smell. If you start an exotic tree "Buddha's Hand" at home, then your home will almost always be filled with the fragrance of a unique fruit.

Raw citruses are not eaten directly, the fruits are dried and dried, and then used in cooking as a seasoning. Raw, in small quantities, they are sometimes added to flavor certain dishes, or to decorate the festive table.

In tropical countries, exotic fruits are used in folk medicine, for the treatment and prevention of various diseases.

Salak

In warm Southeast Asia, herring is a fairly common exotic fruit. It is loved and known by adults, children, and tourists.

Fruits grow on low palm trees, with a spreading crown, the trunk of which is covered with sharp thorns. You can enjoy inexpensive fruits all summer and early autumn, during the harvest. Salak is also called a snake fruit, and that's all, because the peel of exotic fruits resembles the outwardly iridescent brown skin of a snake. The fruits are not large, weighing about 100 grams. The internal contents of the herring are even more surprising, in its peeled form it looks like garlic, but only in appearance.

It is difficult to compare the sweet and sour flesh of an exotic herring to taste with any fruit. For some, the taste resembles a nut-strawberry mixture, someone claims that the fruit combines notes of banana and pineapple at the same time. Most people notice a slight smell of perfume when eating the fruit, and a slight astringency.

The herring has a short shelf life, so fruits are usually sold fresh in the markets. The integrity of the skin is important, it should be smooth, not cracked, not wrinkled. It is believed that the larger the fruit, the tastier it is.

Any fruit is most useful fresh, exotic herring is no exception. There is a very simple salak, the skin is peeled off with hands or with a knife, it easily moves away from the skin, the bones are thrown away, the pulp is ready for use.

Like many exotic fruits, herring has found its way into local cuisine. Smoothies, drinks, salads are made with it, compotes and sauces are cooked from herring.

Santol

A tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia, santol, grows and ripens on tall trees reaching a height of 45 meters. The exotic fruits themselves are 5-7 cm in diameter, covered with a thick peel, the color of which, depending on the variety, will be from light yellow to brownish or red.

Inside the exotic santol, white, sweet and sour, juicy pulp, divided into segments, resembles mangosteen in its purified form. Inside the slices there are inedible seeds.

Despite the thickness of the peel, santol can be peeled with your hands, or it is convenient to do it with a knife, cut in half. In addition to fresh consumption, santol is widely used in local cuisine. For example, they soak it, like soaked apples. Many tourists, taught by locals, eat santol with spices and salt, assuring that it is much tastier this way. Maybe worth a try? Asians traditionally prepare drinks from exotic fruits, including alcoholic drinks, jams, marmalades and delicious desserts.

Santol is rich in vitamins, minerals, it is useful for strengthening bones, the heart, and also for improving immunity.

sapodilla

One of the most popular fruits of Southeast Asia is sapodilla or lamut (tree potato). Inconspicuous in appearance, but bright in taste, the exotic fruit is unusually sweet and juicy, reminiscent of milk caramel in taste. Many compare the smell of sapodilla with the aroma of dates and figs. Haute cuisine chefs in some countries consider sapodilla a godsend in the preparation of desserts.

The fruits of exotic sapodilla are not large, 5-10 cm in diameter and weigh about 100-160 gr. Despite the high content of sugars, the fruit is not too high in calories (80 kcal), this is due to its juiciness and high water content.

Sapodilla is very easy to eat, we remove the skin and seeds, it is convenient to eat an exotic fruit with a spoon, cut in half. The main thing is to choose ripe fruits - they will be moderately soft to the touch, but not hard (strongly astringent), but not too soft (clearly spoiled).

The sapodilla harvest season in Southeast Asian countries is from September to December, at which time the fruits will be very cheap and most delicious.

This exotic fruit is as useful as many tropical fruits, it contains vitamins and minerals, and for a change and replenishment of the body with useful substances, it is worth trying and enjoying the unique sapodilla.

Tamarillo

Latin America is the birthplace of a fruit-bearing exotic plant - tamarillo. The Spanish sailors, who first saw a small plant, called it a tomato tree. Surprisingly, outwardly, and to some extent in taste, tamarillo resembles ordinary tomatoes.

The exotic tamarillo has egg-shaped berries. The shiny skin can be yellow, red, orange, or purple. Inside, sweet and sour to taste, yellow-pink flesh with many seeds.

Tamarillo fruits keep well and for a long time in a cool place, so they must be transported. Today, the largest supplier of exotic fruits is New Zealand, where the plant is successfully grown.

The fruits are rich in minerals and vitamins, so tamarillos are eaten raw, like passion fruit, with a dessert spoon, after cutting the fruit in half. In cooking, the use of fruit is also very extensive. After removing the skin, the fruits can be cut into circles in a salad, or put as one of the ingredients in a sandwich with meat. Sauces, marinades, various dishes will become spicy with the addition of these exotic delicious fruits.

Tamarind

Indian date is another name for tamarind. Exotic fruit trees are common in many tropical countries, their spreading beautiful crowns are covered with many pods at the time of fruiting. Tamarind belongs to the legume family, today the trees are cultivated and rarely found in the wild.

The exotic Indian date is a very attractive plant, so many plant growers grow ornamental (dwarf) trees using the bonsai technique.

The popularity of exotic tamarind lies in its unusual fruits, which are used in cooking and cosmetology, due to their beneficial and gastronomic qualities.

Viscous dark burgundy flesh is inside fragile brown pods. Ripe fruit mass tastes like dried fruits, dried apricots and prunes combined. The pleasant aroma of exotic pods enhances the feeling that you are eating very viscous dried fruits.

During processing, most often tamarind is pressed into briquettes for further storage and use. In this form, it is stored for months in the refrigerator, while not losing its healing and beneficial properties, the concentration of which in the fruit is quite high.

Fresh or processed exotic tamarind is used in cooking, most often as a seasoning for soups and second courses, as well as an additive in desserts, ice cream, pastries. There is a lot of pectin in the fruits, so tamarind is an excellent natural thickener for jams, jellies, sweets, sauces, marinades.

In cosmetic products, tamarind is quite well known; masks, scrubs, lotions are made on its basis. Of particular importance is the essential 100% oil used in cosmetics, Ayurveda, folk medicine.

feijoa

For residents of the tropics and subtropics, feijoa is one of the most beloved exotic berries because it is tasty, low in calories, and very healthy.

The birthplace of berries is tropical Brazil, but for the inhabitants of Russia, feijoa has become much closer due to the cultivation of exotic woody shrubs in the Crimea, Krasnodar Territory and the Caucasus. The fruit ripening season is the end of October and the first half of November. So it's time to replenish your body with nutrients for the winter. Fruits can be eaten raw, ground with sugar and stored in the refrigerator, make jams and jams.

Small fruits weighing about 20-100 grams have a green, slightly bumpy peel, and juicy sweet and sour pulp to taste something reminiscent of a mixture of strawberries and pineapple.

If the feijoa is not ripe, the flesh inside will be white, ripe fruits have transparent flesh, dark brownish berries are evidence of corruption.

Exotic feijoa can ripen and store well without losing its usefulness, so it is usually harvested unripe for export.

The value of fruits is associated with their richest healing composition, and their use for preventive and therapeutic purposes.

Breadfruit

The birthplace of fruit, exotic trees is New Guinea, but after a long and difficult journey in the 17th century, the breadfruit settled on many oceanic islands. It has always been and is a necessary source of nutrition for the inhabitants of the tropics.

On tall and thick trees grow yellow-green, or light brownish exotic fruits, oblong in shape. Fruits are similar to melons, with a dense rough peel, sticky due to milky juice - latex. Fruit weight 3-4 kg.

The pulp of the fruit is sweet, pleasant to the taste, light yellow or cream in color, it contains many seeds. The fruits of the tree are not high in calories (103 kcal), but nutritious. Exotic fruits are eaten raw, and in cooking they have found a variety of uses, they are dried, turned into chips, boiled, stewed, baked, starch is made, processed for future use. The seeds of the plant are also edible and higher in calories (190 kcal), they are usually fried.

Exotic breadfruit is a useful product. It contains calcium, potassium and magnesium, vitamins A, B, C. The fruits and all parts of the plant are actively used in folk medicine.

Chrysophyllum star apple

Star apple, chrysophyllum, cainito, star plum are different names for one tropical fruit tree, which is native to the Greater Antilles of the Caribbean. Plants are cultivated today in many tropical countries.

The fruits of an exotic plant can be recognized by their pleasant fragrance and various shades of red, purple or green skin color. Fruit spherical shape 5-8 cm in diameter. Cutting the fruit, a star pattern is clearly visible (hence the name). It should be borne in mind that the peel of the fruit contains latex, and the juicy pulp itself is sweet and sticky. So, an inexperienced tourist will have to wash their hands for a long time.

Exotic Chrysophyllum is a source of many useful substances, in addition to vitamins and minerals, it is rich in dietary fiber, which contributes to a long feeling of satiety, which is good for people who control their weight.

Unforgettable tropical cocktails, including cainito, taste amazing, and exotic fruit salads, ice cream and various desserts are simply delicious in combination with these fragrant fruits.

Cherimoya

The exotic cherimoya is originally from Latin America, and today the fruit is also grown in other tropical and subtropical countries, although the plant prefers a mild temperate climate.

The fruits are bright green in color, have a rough surface in the form of conical protrusions. The fruits are about 10 cm in diameter and weigh an average of 200-600 grams. but there are also large 2-kilogram specimens.

The pulp of exotic fruits is fragrant, sweet, juicy, light creamy in color, may have a slight sourness. Cherimoya is called - "cream apple", and the taste of the fruit pulp is compared with mango, pineapple, banana, strawberries combined.

It is worth being careful: the pulp of an exotic fruit contains dark brown seeds that are poisonous and contain neurotoxins.

Cherimoya is so pleasant and delicate in taste that the fruit is often eaten like ice cream with a spoon, after freezing, smoothies, delicious exotic cocktails, sorbets, desserts and pastries are made from the pulp.

Cherimoya can only be eaten in countries where it grows. For a number of reasons, exotic fruits are not exported. Having tried once a delicious exotic, you will definitely want to eat it again, especially considering its beneficial properties, which are found in abundance in fruits.

Black sapota, chocolate pudding

Diospyros nigra - "divine black food" - one of the translations of the name of an exotic fruit. In fact, the "black sapota" is a kind of persimmon that is very familiar to us. Chocolate persimmon is a resident of the tropics, its habitat is South and Central America, Mauritius, the Philippines ... Many countries cultivate an exotic plant, but the fruits are not subject to export. Trying an unusual tasty fruit is possible only when traveling in an exotic country.

Exotic berries of the "black apple" are quite large, about 13 cm in diameter. By the time of ripening, the fruits acquire a dark dirty green color. When choosing fruits, a pleasant fruit and berry aroma is felt.

Jelly-like, tender, chocolate, almost black pulp is inside the fruit, along with small 2 cm seeds. Ripe exotic "black boot" will not leave gourmets indifferent. Most tourists compare the taste of the sweet fruit to chocolate custard or chocolate pudding (one of the names).

Exotic chocolate persimmon is a dessert in itself. It is also used in the preparation of puddings, creams, jellies, marmalades and jams. It is added to ice cream and cocktails, alcoholic drinks are made on its basis. Roasted fruit seeds are used to make a drink, something like coffee.

From the valuable breed of wood Diospyros, which belongs to the varieties of ebony rare wood, elite furniture and musical instruments are made.

The exotic "chocolate pudding" growing on the tree has many health benefits. Fruit is a source of valuable macro- and microelements, vitamins, and dietary fiber. Being in Mexico or another exotic country, you should definitely try the delicious “black sapote” in order to get gastronomic pleasure and be filled with energy and vivacity, thanks to the vitamin complex contained in incredible fruits.

Chompoo

The rose apple or chompu is an exotic fruit native to East India. The fruit spread throughout Southeast Asia, Africa, was brought to the Caribbean, Central and South America.

The exotic chompoo has an attractive pear-shaped shape, a delicate pink color and a glossy surface. The pulp of a tropical fruit is similar in texture to an apple, it is usually white in color, sweet, juicy, slightly crunchy. Chompa is very pleasant to eat in the heat, it easily quenches thirst, it has no seeds, the fruit does not require peeling - washed and eaten, enjoying the delicate pleasant aroma of the fruit.

Residents of the tropics use the exotic pink apple in local cuisine: they cook dishes with rice and meat, make jams, syrups, sauces, or canned with other fruits.

Harvesting of exotic fruits depends on the country of growth, in some countries chompa is harvested all year round, in some regions at the end of summer.

Pink exotic apple, a useful low-calorie fruit, and suitable for those who decide to lose weight or keep fit.

Jujube

Unabi, "Chinese date", jujube is one fruit with many names. The fruit was given to the world by China, where the plant was known and cultivated more than 4000 years ago. Nowadays, these exotic fruits grow even in the Caucasus and Crimea, not to mention other tropical and subtropical countries such as Japan, Brazil, Australia, Southeast Asia and others.

By the way: "zizifus" from the Persian "zizafun" - means any edible fruit.

Jujube fruits are mostly red-brown in color, small in size (2.5-3 cm in diameter). To taste, exotic fruits resemble a sweet apple with a delicate juicy texture, with a slightly astringent effect and a slight sourness (depending on the variety). Inside the pulp is a large bone.

Whole, undamaged exotic fruits are well and long (about a month) stored fresh in the refrigerator. As dried fruits, jujube feels great at room temperature and will lie on the kitchen shelf for more than one month.

Exotic Chinese dates contain many vitamins and minerals, including substances that are not found in all fruits - these are flavonoids, glycosides, tannins. In traditional Chinese medicine, all parts of the exotic unabi tree are used in the treatment and prevention of certain diseases. The Chinese generally consider jujube a tree of longevity.

Conclusion

As they say, all good things in moderation, in order to feel the full benefits of exotic fruits, you should not get carried away with amazing fruits. Even if the fruits lead to indescribable delight. The main thing is to pause in time and make sure that this or that exotic fruit suits you and is not the cause of an allergy or a problem with the stomach, intestines, and whatever else.

You should also remember to carefully process the fruits before use, simply speaking, do not forget to wash them. It is best to eat fruits fresh, as early as possible: bought, washed, eaten, or observe storage conditions.

Fruits are essential for a balanced diet. Exotic fruits are very rich in useful substances. In order for the use of fruits to be as useful as possible, one should not forget about simple rules. Then a trip to the tropics or just a pleasant pastime at home with a plate of exotic fruits on the table will bring pleasure, give joy and satisfaction.

Traveling abroad means getting to know more than just gorgeous landscapes and culture. Outlandish overseas fruits and unusual berries will help to create a complete taste picture about the location. It is easier to choose from the variety of offers you like with the help of the description.

Avocado

Considered a fruit. The taste is more inclined towards a vegetable, namely pumpkin with hints of an unripe pear with a nutty tinge. Ripeness is determined by the degree of softness. Has a large bone inside. The peel is not edible. Sizes up to 20 centimeters. The soft, oily flesh is eaten raw. Butchering is the removal of the skin and bone. You can try in Vietnam, India, Cuba, Dominican Republic

Aki

Visually similar to a red-yellow or orange pear. Ripe fruits (immature poisonous) are consumed thermally processed, the taste resembles a walnut. Maturity is determined by the openness of the fruit - a ripe one bursts, and the pulp protrudes. It is offered to feast in Brazil, Jamaica, Hawaii.

Ambarella

It has the shape of an oval golden color. Grows in clusters. Rigid rind on the outside, hard prickly bone on the inside. The pulp is sweet, juicy, taste with mango and pineapple notes. Places of growth: India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and the Philippines.

pineapples

The taste is not comparable to those sold in Russia - juicy, fleshy, sweet and sour fruits with a bright aroma. Sizes from an average apple to the usual for us. You should choose a pineapple of medium hardness - the pulp will definitely be tasty. It will be possible to take a sample in Brazil, China, the Philippines.

Bail (tree apple)

Fruit with hard skin. Only a hammer will help to divide it in half. On sale is often presented cut. Flesh with hairs, yellow, irritating to the throat. It will be possible to see on sale in India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Sri Lanka.

bam-balan

The taste of the fruit resembles borscht with mayonnaise and sour cream. The smell is specific. Cleaning is to free from the crust. They can offer a curiosity on the island of Borneo from the Malaysian side.

banana pink

A miniature species up to 8 centimeters in size with a thick peel. The skin of ripe pink bananas bursts, revealing pulp with many seeds. An unpretentious plant that can be grown even at home. Widespread throughout many warm countries.

crowberry

Berry with a black color and a neutral taste (not sweet and not sour), similar to lingonberries. It looks like a blueberry. It is possible to try it in the countries of the northern hemisphere - Korea, Japan, Canada, the USA, China and even Russia.

Eye of the Dragon

Round brown fruit. The skin and the bone inside are not edible. The consistency is jelly-like, transparent white. The taste is bright, sweet. Big calorie content. Excessive consumption may increase the temperature. You can buy in Thailand, China, Cambodia, Vietnam.

Strawberry Guava (Cattleya)

Fruits are yellow to red. The size reaches a diameter of 4 centimeters. Juicy, sweet strawberry flavored guavas are exotic fruits from India, Africa, Bermuda, and America.

Guanabana (soursop)

Fruit with a mass of 3 to 7 kilograms. The shape is round, oval. The green surface of the soursop is covered with processes in the form of soft bells. Inside is white, soft, with a taste reminiscent of citro with sourness. The ripe fruit is pressed with a finger. You will be able to eat in the Bahamas, in Mexico, Peru, Argentina.

Jaboticaba

Fruits that grow on poles and branches. Grows in clusters. They look like black grapes. The skin is bitter and unfit for consumption. The pulp is like a transparent jelly, sweet, with seeds. Grows in Brazil, Argentina, Panama, Cuba, Peru.

Jackfruit

A large green fruit, weighing up to 34 kilograms. It should be purchased already cut. Yellow slices have the taste of melon and duchesse. Possible allergic reaction and difficulty swallowing. The symptom goes away after a few hours. It grows in Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand.

durian

The king of fruits. It has a specific smell of a mixture of onions, garlic and dirty socks. The pulp is soft, sweet and healthy. You should buy cut slices. A whole durian reaches a large size and is covered with thorns. Due to the smell, you can not eat in public places and transport in transport. You can taste the curiosity in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia.

Imbe (African Mango)

Exotic tree with orange fruits. The size is small - up to 3 centimeters. The taste is bright, rich, sweet and sour. Has a coloring effect. You can try in Africa.

figs

The fruit is pear-shaped and blue-violet in color. Weight varies between 80 grams and 8 centimeters in diameter. The skin can be eaten. The taste is juicy, watery, reminiscent of strawberries with an admixture of blackcurrant. You can eat in the Mediterranean countries, the Crimea and Central Asia.

Spanish lime (Giseps)

It looks like a familiar lime only in shape. It looks light green, the peel is not edible, pleasantly sweet inside with a bone. You can eat by removing the tip of the peel and squeezing. Found in Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia.

carambola

Yellow-green star-shaped fruit. It has a smooth skin that is edible. The taste is bright, with hints of a flower, similar to an apple. Inside there are seeds that are edible. You can see it on the shelves of Thailand and Indonesia.

Kiwano

Oblong fruit of bright yellow color. The ripened fruit is covered with yellow-orange horns and bright green inside. The cut looks like a cucumber. The taste is a combination of melon, avocado, banana and cucumber. They eat the pulp, cutting the fruit like a watermelon. You can try in New Zealand, Africa, Chile, Israel.

Kiwi

Looks like a hairy potato on the outside and a gooseberry on the inside. Size up to 80 grams and 7 centimeters. The flesh varies from yellow to green with edible black seeds. Choose soft, smooth fruits. The taste is similar to strawberry. Growing countries: Chile, Italy, Greece, Krasnodar region of Russia.

Coconut

Round, large fruit, reaching 3 kilograms. According to the degree of maturity, it is divided into young and overripe. A young coconut has a tender skin, juicy flesh and milk/juice inside the shell. Overripe coconuts have a hairy surface, a cloudy liquid inside, and a tough interior. The second are found in the countries of importation. Growing countries: Thailand, Vietnam, India.

Kumquat

Exotic fruits of China predominantly. Small citrus fruits 2-4 centimeters long. Inside they have inedible bones. Eaten with skins. The taste is similar to orange, but more sour. You can also try in Japan and Southeast Asia.

Cupuaçu

Melon shaped fruit. Covered with a red-brown hard crust. The inside is white, sweet-sour with seeds. The most delicious is the fruit that left the tree itself. The trees are located in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia.

Kuruba

Fruit in the form of a cucumber on the outside and corn inside. The ripe color of the fruit is bright yellow. Fiery orange flesh inside. The taste is juicy, sweet, with sour notes. Contains a lot of water. Grows in Bolivia, Uruguay, Colombia, Argentina.

Lychee

It is similar in appearance to longan, but has a brighter taste and smell. Ripe lychee has a red skin. Transparent smooth pulp has a sweet taste. Contains inedible bone. Where to eat: China, Cambodia, Indonesia, Thailand.

Longkong

It looks like a longan. Distinguished by a larger size and yellowish skin color. The delicacy inside is similar in shape to garlic. The taste is specific, sweet and sour. The peel is inedible, but useful. You can find it in the markets of Thailand.

magic fruit

Guest from West Africa. Small red fruits reach 2-3 centimeters and grow on trees. They have a bone inside. The magic of the fruit lies in the ability to retain the sweetness of the taste for a long time. Lemons and grapefruits eaten after a treat will also seem sweet.

Mameya (Mammeya)

Similar to apricot in appearance and taste of pulp. Larger in size - up to 20 centimeters in diameter. The skin is light brown. The berry has one to four seeds. The hint of taste goes into mango. Place of offer: Ecuador, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela.

Mango

A popular large tropical fruit. It is better to cut the fruit with a knife - remove the skin and bone. The color of the fruit changes with the degree of ripeness - from green to orange-red. Taste gathered notes of melon, rose, peach and apricot. Growing countries: Myanmar, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam.

mangosteen

Outwardly, it resembles a persimmon, only the color is dark purple. The skin is thick and inedible. Inside - garlic cloves with a unique sweet-sour taste. Ripe fruit is firm and without dents. Mangosteen peel juice does not wash out. Sample locations: Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar, Thailand.

passion fruit

Fruits of various colors from yellow to purple. The size is 8 centimeters in diameter. Ripe fruits are covered with a wrinkled skin. The pulp is the same iridescent, depending on the variety, similar to sweet and sour jelly with stones. Is an aphrodisiac. It grows in Vietnam, India, Cuba and the Dominican Republic.

Marang

Elongated fruit. The peel is covered with thorns, the degree of maturity is determined by their hardness. Inside are white fruits with a stone. The taste varies from sweet ice cream to light marshmallow. Perishable, not subject to transportation. It grows in Australia, Malaysia and the Philippines.

Marula

A perishable fruit that can ferment. The effect also affects animals. The fruits are small, yellow, with a stone. Fresh with a slight aroma and not sweet in taste. You can only meet in Africa.

Mafai

Small fruits in yellow, orange and red hues. Grow up to 5 centimeters. Thin skin conceals transparent slices of fresh sweet taste. The bone of the fruit is bitter and tightly attached to the pulp. You can find it in India, China, Thailand, Vietnam.

medlar

Sunny orange small fruit with brown pits. Unripe tastes like persimmon - tart and viscous. Ripe has the aroma and taste of blueberries. Home of the fruit: Egypt, Dominican Republic, Crimea, Abkhazia, southern Russia.

Naranjilla

A fruit shaped like a cherry tomato. The hairy fruit progresses through the stages of maturity from green to bright orange. Taste - strawberry-pineapple with notes of mango. Grows in Panama, Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica.

Noina (sugar apple)

A fruit with the size of an average apple and the appearance of a green cone. The internal component is soft, sweet, pleasant to the taste. Butchering is difficult due to uneven inedible skin. The maturity of the fruit is determined by its softness. But do not be zealous - the fruit is fragile and can fall apart when checking. Place of growth - Thailand.

Noni

The fruit is shaped like a convex green potato. The smell of the fruit is specific - spoiled cheese with mold. The taste is not pleasing - bitter. But at home, it is considered very useful and healing. Noni is the basis of the diet of the poor in southeast Asia. You can meet in Australia and Malaysia.

Papaya

Fruit in the form of a cylinder. Color from unripe green to mature yellow-orange. The size reaches 20 centimeters. It is more convenient to buy cut. The taste is a melon-pumpkin mixture. Places of cultivation: Bali, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia.

Pepino

Exotic fruits from Egypt. Large - up to 700 grams. Painted in different shades of yellow with lilac stripes. Inside are seeds that are edible. Ripe fruit should be chosen - it is tender, soft, with a melon note. The peel is removed - it is possible, but unpleasant to eat. You can also try in Peru, Turkey, New Zealand.

Pitaya

Oblong fruit of bright color (pink, burgundy, yellow). The surface is scaly. You can peel like a grapefruit or cut and eat with a spoon. Inside the pulp is transparent, white or reddish, sprinkled with small grains. It grows in Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Malaysia, China, Vietnam.

Platonia

Small brown fruits with a diameter of up to 13 centimeters. Inside they have a few unusable grains. The inside is white with a tropical taste and aroma. It is used as a base for sherbet and jelly. Habitat: Paraguay, Colombia, Brazil.

pomelo

Citrus hybrid of orange and grapefruit. It has a large size, reaching up to 10 kilograms. The peel is thick, fleshy, green. The pulp is in film slices that are bitter. The taste is less juicy than grapefruit. You should choose ripe for a bright citrus smell. You can eat in Tahiti, India, China, Japan.

Rambutan

Fleecy fruit of red-violet color. You can open it by twisting it with both hands in different directions. Inside is transparent, with a bright taste. The raw grains are poisonous. Ripeness directly depends on the brightness of the color of the fruit. They will offer to buy in the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Thailand.

Buddha Hand (Citron)

Beautiful on the outside and uninteresting on the inside. The unusual shape of the fruit resembles a hand with many fingers. But 70 percent of the fruit consists of a peel, 30 percent of sour-bitter pulp. It is actively used in culinary crafts. You can admire the curiosity in India, Japan, Vietnam, China.

Sala

Convex brown fruit with small prickly protrusions. It is advisable to clean with a knife. The inside is divided into 3 parts with a bright sweet taste of persimmon pear. Parameters - up to 5 centimeters. Grows in Malaysia, Thailand.

Santol

It has a pear shape of uneven brown color. The rind is inedible and needs to be removed. The pulp is white with a bright mangosteen taste. Seeds have a laxative effect and are used as needed. Grows in Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.

sapodilla

A small fruit with a thin matte skin. The size of the fetus is 10 centimeters and 200 grams. Taste - milky caramel, causes viscosity in the mouth. Seeds are not recommended. Grows in Indonesia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Hawaii.

Sugar palm (Cambodian palm)

"Female" trees bear fruit. Fruit pulp is packed far inside, transparent white. Has refreshing properties. It is the basis for Thai sweet ice. Distributed in Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines.

Plums Natal

The fruits of this tree are the only part of the bush that does not harm people. Branches and leaves are unfit for consumption and contain poison. The color of the plums is hot pink with a wrinkled texture, and the taste is sweet. Suitable for use in baking as a filling. Homeland - South Africa.

Tamarillo

Berry in the form of an oval with dimensions up to 5 centimeters in diameter. Skin color options: yellow, burgundy, purple. The peel is unhealthy, peeled off with a knife. The taste is currant with notes of tomato. The smell is bright fruity. Located in Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile.

Tamarind

Outwardly, it resembles a bean pod with a light brown skin. It is used in the preparation of sweets and sauces for meat. The pulp is dark brown in color with a spicy sweet and sour taste. Has bones. You can try in Sudan, Thailand, Cameroon, Australia, Panama.

feijoa

A green fruit with a ponytail on top. Weight reaches 45 grams, up to 5 centimeters in size. The peel is thin with an ambiguous taste, sour and causes a viscosity in the mouth. It is recommended to peel the fruit from the skin or cut into two halves and eat with a spoon. The color of the pulp varies from cream to burgundy (the latter indicates the spoilage of the product). The taste is fresh, tropical, with strawberry notes. It grows in South America, Georgia, Abkhazia, the Caucasus.

Breadfruit

The unripe fruit serves as a source of nutrition for the inhabitants of African countries. It tastes like bread when cooked. Ripe fruits have a pleasant sweetness similar to banana. The size is large, up to 3.5 kilograms. It is recommended to purchase cut. It is possible to take a sample in Southeast Asia.

Chrysophyllum (Star apple)

The fruit is oval-shaped with a skin color to match the flesh - pale green or lilac. The flesh is sticky, sweet, the consistency of jelly with stones like an apple. Cut like a star. It is recommended to use only ripe fruits. Where it grows: India, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia.

Cereus

A relative of the pitaya, rounded and with a smooth surface. Inside is a juicy transparent watery pulp with seeds. The taste is tropical, bright, sweet. Eat, cut in half, with a spoon. The skin is not edible. Grown on plantations in Israel.

Cherimoya

The surface of the green-colored fruit may be with or without tubercles. The pulp is similar in structure to an orange, but includes the tastes of mango, banana, strawberry with notes of ice cream. Contains hard, inedible grains. Habitat: Asian countries, Israel, Algeria, Australia, Spain.

Black Boot (Chocolate Pudding)

A dark green type of persimmon. The flesh takes on an almost black color with brown seeds. The taste of chocolate pudding, sweet and bright. The size reaches 13 centimeters in length. The homeland of the product is Guatemala, Brazil, Southern Mexico.

Chompoo

The shape is similar to bell pepper. The light varies from green to red. White flesh inside. The taste is sweet, watery. Good thirst quencher. It is not subjected to cleaning, it has no seeds. Grows in Sri Lanka, Colombia, India, Thailand.

Jujube

Small fruits up to 6 centimeters. Smooth, green with brown spots. I have a sweet apple taste and a tropical aroma. Delicious fruit - dense, not hard. The skin is edible, the pit is not. It is found in Japan, China, Thailand, the Caucasus.

Can be justifiably proud of such wealth! After all, this is such an endless variety of fruits that sometimes it seems that nature is experimenting with shape, color, tastes and smells, creating unexpected combinations.

Harvested here three times a year! Therefore, fresh fruits in Thailand are always available and their prices are very cheap. Thanks to the favorable climate, no chemical fertilizers are needed for their cultivation, which means that all fruits are environmentally friendly and very healthy.

When approaching a fruit stand, travelers usually cannot make their choice right away. After all, having seen so many fruits unfamiliar to them, full of bright colors, I want to try everything at once! You can try the first thing you liked, at random. Most likely it will turn out to be an incredibly tasty fruit, and it will be very difficult to compare this taste with something already familiar. But sometimes the taste and smell of the selected fruit can be very surprising. It may be salty, or it may not taste at all.

Therefore, it is important to know something about Thai fruits in advance: how to peel them, what taste and smell they have, how they are eaten and what dishes they use. Each of these fruits is worth exploring in more detail, with names and photos.

Pineapple

: Sa-pa-rot

Pineapple is a familiar large tropical fruit. It is oval in shape, covered with a hard, angular skin on the outside, and has a bunch of hard leaves on top. Inside - bright yellow juicy pulp, soft and sweet. There are different varieties of pineapples that differ in size and taste. It is believed that in Thailand - the best pineapples in the world. They are sold whole directly with peel and leaves, as well as peeled. Either on a handle, for which the fruit can be held and eaten immediately, or cut into slices and packed in cling film. In Thailand, pineapples are used in salads and curries, they are also used to make jams, fresh juices, necks and alcoholic cocktails.

Watermelon (Watermelon)

Thai: Taeng-mo

Watermelon is also quite a popular delicacy all over the world. This is a large, rounded fruit (more precisely, a berry) with a dark green striped rind. Inside - very juicy red pulp with black seeds. In Thailand, you can meet not only red watermelons, but also yellow ones. They practically do not differ in taste - they all have very sweet pulp. Watermelons are sold whole, as well as peeled and cut into slices, that is, immediately ready for use. Thais like to drink watermelon juice or shake (watermelon pulp with ground ice), and they often eat it with salt.

Banana

Thai: Kluai

Bananas are a very common fruit in Thailand, where you can find many different types of bananas. Classic, familiar bananas are large in size, have an oblong shape. Beneath the thick yellow rind is an almost white flesh of a delicately sweet taste, and sometimes slightly astringent. In Thailand, these bananas are used only for cooking. They are fried with spices, boiled in coconut milk, dried, thus obtaining banana chips, or cooked delicious pancakes with egg and banana filling. In fresh form, another type is usually consumed - finger bananas. They are three times smaller than usual, have a thin peel and more yellow and sweet flesh. There are also red finger bananas.

Guava

Thai: Farang

Guava is a Thai fruit that looks like a large green apple or pear with an uneven surface. Inside - white or pink pulp, in consistency - like an apple, with many small seeds. The fruit is very sweet and has a record content of vitamin C. Guava is eaten fresh with the skin on, or cut into slices and sprinkled with sugar, spices or salt. Sometimes it is used to make juices, salads and desserts.

Jackfruit

Thai: Kha-nun

Jackfruit is a very large oval fruit that can weigh up to 40 kilograms. It is covered with a dense crust-shell with small spikes. Inside, it consists of many large yellow lobules with a very delicate sweet taste and pleasant aroma. Jackfruit is most often sold already peeled and ready to eat. Bones are even taken out of the slices, which are then cooked separately and added to different dishes. Jackfruit is very nutritious, it is eaten fresh, added to fruit salads, juices and smoothies. The pulp of unripe fruits is used in cooking.

Durian

Thai: Too-ree-an

Durian is nicknamed the "king of fruits" in Thailand. Its fruits are very large in size and weigh several kilograms. Durian has an oval shape, the outside is covered with a hard crust with large spines, resembling a shell. Inside, it is divided into several sections, which are filled with soft yellow pulp. They may contain a couple of large bones. Durian pulp has a pleasant tart-sweet taste, which cannot be said about the smell. It is because of the disgusting smell that this fruit is forbidden to be brought into many hotels. Hence another nickname - "the taste of heaven, the smell of hell." Despite this, durian is popular in Thailand, it is very much loved by both locals and tourists. This fruit is usually eaten fresh or fried with salt. It is worth paying attention that the pulp must be soft, not elastic (which is found in unripe durians), otherwise the taste will be the same as the smell. Durian is a very nutritious fruit, it has many vitamins and warms the body. But it should not be consumed with alcohol.

Carambola (Carambola, Star Fruit)

Thai: Ma-fuang

Carambola is a small, angular, oval, bright yellow fruit that resembles sweet peppers in texture. In cross section, the carambola fruit has the shape of a star, hence the second name - "star fruit". It is usually eaten fresh, cut into slices without peeling. The fruits are very juicy with a pleasant floral slightly sweet taste and aroma. Unripe fruits have a sour taste and are often used to make refreshing juices, as well as salads and sauces.

Coconut

Thai: Ma-phrao

Coconuts or more correctly - coconuts are widespread in Thailand. This is a large fruit, weighing up to three kilograms, with a hard shell, green on the outside and white on the inside. Under it, in the very center of the fruit, is, in fact, the nut itself - a hard shell with pulp and liquid inside. This liquid is called coconut milk. It has a sweetish grassy taste, perfectly quenches thirst and has many useful properties. In Thailand, coconuts are used in a variety of areas. As for the cuisine, coconut flesh is fried, stewed, grilled and added to various dishes. Coconut milk is used to make soups, sauces, cocktails, desserts and ice cream.

Lychee (Lichi)

Thai: Lin-chi

Lychee is a small, round fruit with a thick, bumpy red skin. The peel is easily separated from the white pulp, which has a sweet tart taste and an oblong black stone inside. Depending on the lychee variety, the shape and shade of its fruit may vary slightly. In addition to round ones, there are oval and heart-shaped fruits, and the color varies from raspberry-pink to dark red. Lychee is eaten fresh, this fruit quenches thirst well and is very useful for anemia. Also, juices and syrups are prepared from lychee fruits.

Longan (Dragon Eye)

Thai: Lam-yai

Longan are small, nut-like fruits that grow in clusters like grapes. They have a light brown skin that is easy to peel. Under it is a white translucent pulp, in consistency - like a grape, and a round black seed in the center. Because of the appearance of its fruits, the loggan has received the name "dragon's eye", which is how its Thai name is translated. Longan pulp is very juicy and sweet, with a honey flavor and a pleasant aroma. It is eaten fresh or dried to form a dried fruit similar to raisins. Longan fruits are also used to make ice cream and desserts.

Longkong

Thai: Langsat

Longkong is in many ways similar to longan, these are also small round fruits that grow in a bunch. The skin is also dense, light brown in color. The pulp is slightly different. In longkong, it is slightly yellowish in color, translucent and divided into lobules. They are easily extracted from the skin and have a sweet and sour taste. Longkong is eaten fresh and added to ice cream.

Mango

Thai: Ma-muang

Mango is widely distributed in South Asian countries, there are dozens of mango varieties here, so it is called the "tropical apple". This is an oval fruit, slightly narrowed on one side. Classic Thai mangoes are yellow in color with a thin, smooth skin. Under it lies a dense flesh of the same bright yellow color, with a pleasant aroma and sweet honey taste. Depending on the variety, mangoes are very diverse. Their color can be green, pink or orange, or maybe a combination of a couple of different colors. The taste of the varieties of these fruits and the consistency are also different. Mangoes are eaten fresh, peeled, and also used in various dishes, desserts and drinks.

Mangosteen

Thai: Mong-khut

Mangosteen is a real Thai fruit that is grown here in huge quantities and exported all over the world. And if durian is called in Thailand the “king of fruits”, then mangosteen is called the “queen of fruits”. This is a purple-burgundy fruit of medium size, with dense leaves on top. It looks like a round eggplant. Inside there are several slices of white oily pulp with a delicate sweet taste. Sometimes a couple of hard bones come across in it. Mangosteen is eaten fresh, and desserts are also prepared from it. This fruit cools the body, so it is recommended to eat it after durian.

Tangerine (Mandarin, Tangerine)

Thai: Som

Mandarin is a small citrus fruit that is popular all over the world. Thai mandarin is somewhat different from the usual European ones. A better name for this fruit is tangerine. It is smaller in size, its skin is rich green and noticeably thinner. The taste is sweeter. In Thailand, they sell fresh tangerines, as well as freshly squeezed tangerine juice, which is poured into bottles with a straw immediately after squeezing. Sweet, rich citrus juice is rich in essential oils and vitamin C.

Papaya

Thai: Ma-la-ko

Papaya fruits look like a zucchini or an elongated pear. When unripe, papaya skin is green, and inside there are many small seeds concentrated in the center, and dense light pulp of sour taste, which is used only for cooking, especially salads. Here papaya appears as a vegetable. It becomes a fruit when the fruits ripen: the skin turns yellow, and the flesh becomes orange and softer. The pits are easily removed, like a melon. In this form, papaya has a sweet, delicate taste and a pleasant aroma. It is eaten fresh, cut into slices, and is also used in the preparation of desserts, drinks and ice cream. Fresh papaya is great for improving digestion and getting rid of any stomach problems.

Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit (Pitahaya, Dragon Friut)

Thai: Geow mangon

Pitahaya is a fruit (or rather, a cactus) originally from Australia, but perfectly acclimatized in Thailand. Its fruits are large, oval in shape and covered with large scales. The skin color can be pink, bright crimson or yellow. Inside - white or pink pulp of sweet and sour taste with small bones, reminiscent of kiwi. Pitahaya (sometimes - pitahaya) is widely used in Thai cuisine - drinks are prepared from it, including alcoholic ones, as well as many desserts: jams, sauces, yogurts, sweets and more. Fresh pitahaya or dragon fruit is peeled, sliced ​​and ready to eat. It is worth noting that the raspberry part of the fruit has the same bright juice, which practically does not wash off the tissues. Therefore, often this fruit is forbidden to be brought into hotel rooms.

Pomelo

Thai: Som-o

Pomelo is the largest citrus fruit. Outwardly, it looks like a large grapefruit and is covered with a thick peel of green or yellow, depending on the variety. Inside are slices, again, like a grapefruit or orange, but a little less juicy. The film separating them is denser, and the taste of the pulp is sweeter, slightly bitter. Slices of different varieties of pomelo can be light yellow or orange-pink. The more fragrant the peel of the fruit, the sweeter it will be inside. Pomelo is a highly nutritious fruit and is most often eaten fresh, especially for breakfast. In the city, it is usually sold already peeled and peeled, only sweet slices. Juices and refreshing cocktails are also prepared from pomelo fruits.

Rambutan

Thai: Ngoh

Rambutan is a fruit that immediately grabs attention. Its fruits are round, small in size and have a dense red skin covered with long villi. It is easily peeled, inside there is a white pulp, similar to grape, with a sweet taste and delicate aroma. In the center of the pulp there is a small bone that can also be eaten - it looks like a nut. Rambutans are best eaten fresh, but they are also added to desserts and often canned.

Rose Apple

Thai: Chom phu

The pink apple got its name not because of the color, but because of the aroma. The fruits of this fruit are very similar in texture and consistency to an apple, their color can be from light green to red. However, they are bell-shaped and have a pleasant rose scent. The taste of a rose apple is usually sweet with sourness. It is eaten fresh, the skin can not be peeled. Often this fruit is added to fruit salads and desserts.

Salak, Snake Fruit (Salakh, Snake Fruit)

Thai: Ra-kum

Salak or Sala is a small tropical fruit that looks like a strawberry from afar. But in fact, it has a dense peel of bright burgundy color, reminiscent of snake scales. It is not easy to clean it with your own hands, it is better to use a knife or other object to pick off the peel. The pulp of this fruit is yellowish-white, similar in texture to a soft apple and is divided into several slices. It tastes sweet with sourness, a bit like strawberries. But her aroma is peculiar, many compare it with valerian. The aroma of the fruit is light, so it doesn’t really interfere with enjoying a pleasant taste. Salak is eaten fresh, sometimes it is sold already peeled and ready to eat.

Sapodilla (Sapodilla)

Thai: La-mut

Sapodilla is a small, oval, light brown fruit that looks like a kiwi, but without the hairs. Under the thin skin is a brownish-creamy flesh with a sweet milky caramel flavor and a few small seeds. Do not store sapodilla for more than two days after purchase, as its taste changes noticeably. This fruit is eaten fresh and is also used to decorate various dishes due to the unusual color and flavor of the pulp.

Sugar Apple

Thai: Noi-na

The sugar apple is a rounded fruit with a bumpy green surface. Unripe fruits have a firm, crispy white pulp inside, like an apple. There are also several large bones. As the fruit ripens, it becomes very soft, like a puree. The sugar apple tastes very sweet in both cases, which explains its name. Often its pulp is used in the preparation of ice cream, and, of course, eaten fresh. It is important to note that the seeds of a sugar apple are used to make insect poisons, so after removing the seeds, do not touch your eyes and nose so as not to get irritated.

Tamarind (Tamarind)

Thai: Ma-kham-wan

Tamarind fruits in appearance resemble something between bean pods and peanuts (peanuts). Its peel, or even the shell, is peeled very easily. Beneath it is a fibrous pulp of brown color with a tart sweet and sour taste and hard seeds inside. By taste and texture, this fruit is often compared to dates. Tamarind is consumed fresh, and also used as spices or boiled to make soft drinks.

This fruit is native to tropical America but is also grown in Pakistan, India and the Philippines. The fruit is somewhat similar to a pine cone, about 10 cm in diameter. The fruit, which has a slight custard taste, has white flesh inside and a small amount of seeds.

Mammaya americana is an evergreen tree native to South America, artificially planted in other regions of the world, including West Africa and Southeast Asia. The American apricot is actually a berry that is about 20 cm in diameter. The berry has a thick outer skin and soft orange flesh inside, usually one large seed in the center, however, large berries have about 4. The flesh is sweet and fragrant.

Cherimoya, or cream apple, is a deciduous plant native to the high mountain regions of South America. The fruit of the tree has a rounded shape with 3 types of surface (lumpy, smooth or mixed). The pulp of the fruit is creamy, very fragrant, white and juicy. The taste of the fruit is said to be similar to a combination of banana, passion fruit, papaya and pineapple. Mark Twain said in 1866, "Cherimoya is the most delicious fruit known."

Platonia is a large tree (reaches a height of up to 40 meters) that grows in the rainforests of Brazil and Paraguay. The fruit grows to the size of an orange, and when pressed, a yellow liquid oozes out. Inside the fruit there is a white pulp, enveloping several black seeds, which has a pleasant sweet and sour taste.

The cocoon is another tropical fruit that can be found in the highlands of South America. It grows on small shrubs, and it grows very quickly: in 9 months, fruits can be obtained from seeds, and after another 2 months they will finally ripen. The fruits are very similar to berries, and come in red, orange and yellow colors. Outwardly, they are very similar to tomatoes, but the taste is a cross between a tomato and a lemon.

Breadfruit belongs to the mulberry family and is native to the Philippines and the islands of Southeast Asia. The fruit is banana-like in taste and can be eaten raw when fully ripe, but when unripe, they can only be eaten cooked. The ripe fruit is soft and sweet, the unripe fruit is dense and starchy, but it got its name from the fact that, when cooked unripe, it tastes very much like freshly baked bread.

Langsat or duku are two very similar fruits found throughout Asia. They come from the same family, almost the same in appearance and taste, with only one difference. The peel of langsat contains a latex substance, which is not poisonous, but because of it it is difficult to remove it, while the peel of dooku is easily separated. There are 5 segments inside the fruit, some of which contain several bitter seeds. It is a very sweet fruit that can be prepared in a variety of ways.

Dacryodes is an evergreen tree native to the tropical rainforests of Africa, northern Nigeria and southern Angola. The fruits, which range in color from dark blue to purple, are also known as African pears and are oblong in shape with pale green flesh inside. These fatty fruits have been claimed to end hunger in Africa as 48 percent of the fruit is made up of essential fatty acids, amino acids, vitamins and triglycerides. It was calculated that from one hectare planted with these trees, 7-8 tons of oil can be obtained, while all parts of the plant can be used.

The Brazilian grape tree is a very strange plant native to Southeast Brazil. The strangeness of this tree lies in the way fruits grow on it. Initially, yellowish-white flowers appear on the entire trunk and large branches, then the flowers develop into fruits that are 3-4 cm in diameter. Inside the purple round fruit is soft gelatinous flesh with 1-4 black seeds. The fruit is very sweet, it can be eaten just like that, however, it is most often used to make wine or liquor.

Rambutan is a strange-looking fruit that looks like a fluffy strawberry. Its homeland is Southeast Asia, but it is also widely distributed in other regions, especially in Costa Rica, where it is called the "Chinese sucker". Fruits, 3-6 cm in diameter, have an oval shape. The flesh is a bit tough but easily peels off the skin, and rambutan tastes sweet and sour.

This fruit is known by many names, including large moringa, Indian mulberry, etc., its homeland is all over Southeast Asia and Australia, and it is also widely cultivated in the tropics. The tree bears fruit all year round, but as a rule, when the fruits ripen, the fruits have a very pungent odor. However, despite the smell, the fruit is high in fiber, vitamins, protein, iron, and calcium, and is a staple food in many Pacific countries. It can be eaten cooked or raw with salt.

Marula is a deciduous tree native to South and East Africa. It now grows throughout Africa, as its fruits are an important food source for the Bantu peoples, and the trees appeared throughout their migration route. The green fruit ripens and turns yellow, and the white flesh inside is very juicy and has a pleasant aroma. After falling from the tree, the fruits begin to ferment almost immediately, so elephants and baboons in these regions are often slightly intoxicated. The fruit is also used to make the popular Amarula liqueur, which can be found in any duty-free store.

Cloudberry is a berry from the West Coast of North America. It is found in moist forests and grows in dense thickets. The fruit is similar to a raspberry, however, its color is more orange. They are very sweet, they are eaten both raw and processed into juice, wine, sweets and jams.

The snake fruit comes from Indonesia. They grow in clusters, and get their nickname because of the red-brown scaly peel, which is easily removed. Inside are 3 white sweet "segments", each containing small black inedible seeds. Fruits have a sweet and sour taste, similar in texture to apples.

The bail, or stone apple, is originally from India, however, it can be found throughout Southeast Asia. Bail is a smooth fruit with a woody rind that comes in yellow, green, or grey. The tough outer skin is so hard that the fruit can only be reached with a hammer. Inside is a yellow pulp with a few hairy seeds that can be eaten fresh or dried. Ripe fruits are often used to make a drink called sharbat, which also includes water, sugar and lime juice with pulp. Only one large piece of fruit is needed to make 6 liters of sharbat.

This fruit is native to the lowlands of Central America and Western India. The underside of the leaves of this evergreen tree shines with a golden color that is noticeable even from a distance, and the white or lilac flowers that grow on the tree have a sweet aroma. The fruits are round in shape and purple in color, their skin is dense. If the fruit is cut horizontally, then the shape of a star in the pulp is clearly visible. Fresh fruits have a very sweet and pleasant taste.

17. Carambola (star fruit)

Carambola is a fruit tree native to the Philippines, but growing throughout Southeast Asia, East Asia, South America. The shell of the fruit contains five “ridges”, which, when cut longitudinally, becomes like a star, which is why, in fact, the fruit got its name. The fruit is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. When ripe, the fruit becomes bright yellow, and it tastes very juicy and crispy.

The horned melon, also known as the African cucumber, is native to Africa but is now also grown in Australia, New Zealand and Chile. When ripe, the skin of the melon is covered with dense, spiky yellow spikes, and the jelly-like flesh turns bright green. The taste of the fruit is often compared to that of a banana. The fruit is a good source of vitamin C and fiber.

Pitaya, or cactus fruit, found throughout Asia, Australia, North and South America, was originally believed to be native to Mexico. There are two types of pitahaya: sour, commonly eaten in the Americas, and sweet, found throughout Asia. The fruits are red, yellow and purple, they have a very pleasant aroma, and the sweet appearance is very similar to kiwi in taste.

Miracle fruit, or sweet berries, are very strange berries native to West Africa. What makes these fruits and berries strange? Fruits in large quantities contain the sugar substitute miraculin in combination with a glycoprotein. The fruit itself does not have a very sweet taste, but after a person eats it, the glycoprotein binds the taste buds located on the human tongue and turns the taste of any product into a sweet one in about an hour. So you can eat a whole lemon and it tastes like sweet syrup.

In the 70s, attempts were made to serially sell the fruit as a dietary product, since it can turn any food into sweetness, while not affecting the number of calories consumed. However, it was not possible to achieve success in this field.

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