We're going to explore some of the weirdest and most unique fruits from around the world. So, grab your taste buds because it's going to be a wild ride!
1) RAMBUTAN
First up on our list is the rambutan. Now, rambutan is a tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia. It's like the cousin of the lychee with its hairy outer skin. The flesh inside is juicy, sweet, with a slightly tangy twist.
2) OSAGE ORANGE
The Osage orange (also known as the hedge apple or monkey brain fruit) is a large, greenish fruit that has a bumpy surface that makes it look like it's from another planet. While humans don't typically eat it due to its bitter taste and inedible seeds, some use it as a natural insect repellent.
3) SNAKE FRUIT
Snake fruit, or as it's known in Southeast Asia, salak. has reddish-brown scaly skin that resembles snake scales. But don't be intimidated; the flesh inside is sweet, tangy, and often described as crunchy with a slight astringent kick.
4) MORINDA CITRIFOLIA
The Morinda Citrifolia, is commonly known, noni. This small, greenish fruit packs a punch with its strong, pungent smell and bitter taste. But don't let that deter you; noni is used in traditional medicine and is believed to have various health benefits.
5) FRUIT OF THE HALA TREE
The fruit of the Hala tree, also known as pandanus fruit. It's made up of multiple segments, each with a sweet, tropical flavor. It's often used in Pacific Island cuisine to add that extra oomph to desserts and flavorings.
6) HORNED MELON
The Horned Melon, also called Kiwano or African horned cucumber, Has bright orange skin and spiky, horn-like protrusions, it's a visual stunner. Inside, the flesh is green and jelly-like, with a mildly sweet and tart flavor. It's an adventure for both your eyes and taste buds!
7) MANGOSTEEN
Also known as the queen of fruits, the mangosteen has a thick purple rind that protects the juicy, sweet white segments inside. This fruit is known for its delicious and refreshing taste, and it's a must-try for any fruit lover.
8) ACKEE
Used in Jamaican cuisine, the ackee is a tropical fruit, that is actually native to West Africa. It has pear-shaped pods that split open when ripe, revealing creamy, yellow arils. But beware, this fruit must be prepared carefully, as unripe ackee is toxic.
9) BLACK SAPOTE
If you wish to satisfy your chocolate cravings without giving in to chocolate, then you should try the black sapote. Sometimes called the 'chocolate pudding fruit,' it has brownish-black skin and sweet, custard-like flesh and the flavor is often compared to, yep you guessed it, chocolate pudding!
10) GAC
Lastly, we have the gac fruit, native to Southeast Asia. It's often used in traditional dishes and is prized for its potential medicinal properties. The flavor? well, unlike its name may suggest it's actually Mildly sweet and earthy.
Which one piqued your interest the most?
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