There is a wide variety of surprising and delicious exotic fruits from all over the world. Here are seven products that are known for their unique taste, strange appearance, or unusual flavor combination.
Durian. Often dubbed "the king of fruits" in Southeast Asia, the durian is a tropical fruit that is known for its strong and distinct smell, which can be quite repulsive for most people but can cause in others a strong addiction. Its taste is creamy and sweet, with a smooth and unctuous texture. Many derived products exist on the local market.
Rambutan. Native to Indonesia and Malaysia, the rambutan resembles a prickly fruit, with its reddish skin covered in soft hairs. Once you peel it, you discover a sweet and juicy flesh, similar to that of lychee.
Pitahaya. Also known as "dragon fruit" due to its striking appearance, the pitahaya has scaly skin that is pink or yellow in color. Inside, there is a soft and crunchy flesh, with a slightly sweet and tangy kiwi like taste.
Mangosteen. Native to Southeast Asia, the mangosteen is a fruit with a thick, purple skin that encloses segments of juicy, aromatic flesh. Its taste is often described as a delicate blend of sweet and sour, with hints of strawberry, peach and pineapple.
Salak. Also called "snake fruit" because of its rough skin that imitates snake scales, salak is native to Indonesia. Inside its skin, there is a sweet and fragrant flesh that reminds us of an apple, but with a more fibrous texture.
Buddha's Hand. This strange fruit looks like a hand with yellow fingers stretching out in all directions. Native to China and Japan, it is often used as decoration and to perfume rooms. It has no juicy pulp, but its quite aromatic rind is used to add flavor to dishes or to make liqueurs.
Jabuticaba. This fruit is native to Brazil and is often called "Brazilian grape". It grows directly on the trunk of the tree that bears it and has a thick, purple skin. Its flesh is juicy and sweet, with a taste of fresh grapes and a slight note of wine.
These exotic fruits are considered surprising because of their unique appearance, unusual flavor combinations or exotic texture, and they are often used in local cuisine to prepare tasty and original dishes. Which fruit surprised you the most recently?
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