Welcome to our new post! In this article, I'll present some curiosities about various exotic fruits. Get ready to learn incredible things you didn't know about these foods and amaze your friends with these interesting facts.
Ackee or Blighia sapida
It's a fruit native to Africa and well-known as a symbol of Jamaica. An interesting fact is that it's not usually consumed raw because it's poisonous when green. It can only be eaten raw when very ripe, and the black seeds must be removed because they are toxic. This fruit is often consumed as an accompaniment to fish and meats.
Carambola or Starfruit
This fruit is star-shaped when cut. It can be consumed in different ways: raw, in vinaigrette sauce, or cooked. It has a sweet taste. Starfruit is native to Indonesia and Malaysia. This fruit is rich in vitamin C and has antioxidant properties that can help fight cardiovascular diseases.
Durian
This fruit, originating from Indonesia, has a very sweet taste and a buttery texture. Its pulp consists of a firm, cream-colored mass. An interesting fact about this fruit is that it has such a foul odor that it's prohibited in certain places. It's used for pastry or can also be consumed raw. It weighs between 2 and 3 kilograms, and its surface is covered in spikes.
Hala aka Puhala
Of Polynesian origin, this fruit is consumed raw or cooked. It can reach up to 20 cm in diameter. An interesting fact about this fruit is that its leaves are used for building canoes, baskets, and roofs.
Jabuticaba
The tree of this fruit is unique to Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Brazil. They are consumed fresh but are also used as an ingredient for jams, wines, and liquors. A peculiarity of this fruit is that it doesn't grow from the leaves of the tree but from its bark.
Buddha's Hand
Did you know that this fruit is a variety of lemon? Its peel is juicier than that of other citrus fruits, and it also doesn't have much pulp or seeds. In cooking, it's used grated to flavor liqueurs or desserts. Its use is more valued in perfumery. In Japan, India, and China, it's used as an offering to Buddha, and its shape resembles Buddha's hands while praying. This fruit is cultivated in Asia and Valencia.
Pitaya or Dragon Fruit
An interesting fact about this fruit is that it only blooms on a cactus at night in tropical climates. There are two types of pitaya: yellow and red. The yellow one is more expensive because it takes longer to spoil. It's a fruit low in fats and rich in sugars, minerals, and water. Its seeds have laxative properties.
Black Sapote
This fruit is native to Mexico and Colombia. It's ripe when it feels soft and gentle to the touch. It's green on the outside and black on the inside. Due to its appearance, you might think its flavor resembles chocolate, and you're correct. Because of its taste, it's used for many purposes: ice creams, smoothies, jams, and cakes.
Jackfruit
A curiosity of this fruit is that it's considered the largest hanging fruit in the world. Its weight can exceed 35 kg and measure up to 90 cm! Originating from India, this fruit has a sweet and sour taste. Its pulp is yellowish.
Mangosteen
Originating from Indonesia, it has a very hard dark skin, and its pulp is shaped like garlic cloves. A curiosity about this fruit is that it strengthens the immune system and works as a diuretic and energizer. In fact, in oriental medicine, the peel of this fruit is used to combat muscle pains and fever.
Rambutan
Although it comes from Malaysia and Thailand, it can also be found in Latin America, China, Vietnam, and Indonesia. It's used as an accompaniment to salads, meats, and vegetables. It helps alleviate stomach pains and indigestion.
Horned Melon
Originally from Africa, the taste of this fruit changes depending on how it's prepared. If consumed sweet with sugar, its taste resembles banana and kiwi. If consumed as a salad, it resembles cucumber.
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