Fruits come in many shapes, sizes and colors. While we all know common fruits like apples, bananas and mangoes, there are some fruits around the world that look very strange and unusual. These fruits may have funny shapes, bright colors or even a strong smell. In this article, we will explore 10 strange fruits from different countries that you might have never seen before.
There are many strange fruits in the world that look different and taste unique. Some have funny shapes, bright colors or strong smells. Here are the top-10 strange fruits found in different countries:
Durian is called the ”King of Fruits” because of its big size and strong smell. Some people love its creamy taste, while others dislike its odor. It is banned in many public places, but in Thailand and Malaysia, it’s eaten as a tasty and rich fruit.
Rambutan looks like a hairy lychee with soft spines outside. Inside, it has white juicy flesh with a sweet and slightly sour taste. It is eaten fresh and is also used in desserts. It’s a favorite fruit in countries like Malaysia and Indonesia.
Buddha’s Hand look like many yellow fingers joined together. It has no juice or pulp, but it smells very nice. It is used in prayers, to make perfumes and in sweet dishes. It is common in China and India.
Salak is called ”snake fruit” because of its scaly skin that looks like snake cakes. It grows in Indonesia and is eaten fresh or pickled. Its flesh is crunchy, sweet and a little sour. It may look strange but tastes very good.
Ackee is Jamaica’s national fruit. It is poisonous when unique, but when it opens on its own, it becomes safe to eat. Its soft yellow flesh is cooked and used in Jamaica’s famous dish called ackee and saltfish.
Horned Melon, also called Kiwano, has orange skin with small spikes. The inside is green and jelly-like. It tastes like a mix of cucumber, banana and lime. Its grows in Africa and is now also grown in New Zealand and the U.S.
Miracle fruit is a small red berry that can change how food tastes. After eating it, sour things like lemons taste sweet. The fruit itself has little taste, but it’s fun and interesting. It comes from West Africa and is used for fun taste tests.
Jabuticaba is a round purple fruit that grows directly on the tree’s trunk. It looks very strange but tastes like sweet grapes. It is eaten fresh or used to make juice, jelly and wine. It is mostly found in Brazil.
Noni is also called the ”vomit fruit” because of its bad smell. It looks like a lumpy potato and tastes bitter. Still, people drink its juice for health benefits. It is used in traditional medicine in many Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.
Safou is also known as the African pear. It is dark blue or purple outside with pale green, oily flesh inside. It grows in tropical forests of Africa. People eat it cooked or raw, and it is rich in nutrients and energy.
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