By Jasreet Kaur27, Sep 2024 08:00 AMjagranjosh.com
Unusual fruits
Take your taste buds on a global adventure with these unusual fruits from around the world. From bold flavors to exotic textures, tap to read about unusual fruits to try from around the world.
Durian (Southeast Asia)
Durian has a strong smell but creamy, soft flesh. It tastes both sweet and savory, and is loved for its rich, unique flavour.
Mangosteen (Southeast Asia)
Mangosteen has a thick purple skin with juicy white flesh inside. It tastes sweet and a little tangy, like a mix of peach and pineapple.
Rambutan (Southeast Asia)
Rambutan has a hairy, red shell and soft, sweet flesh inside. It’s juicy, like a lychee, and is a fun snack in many Asian countries.
Dragon Fruit (Central and South America)
Dragon fruit is bright and colorful, with a soft, mildly sweet flesh. Its taste is similar to kiwi, and it’s full of tiny seeds you can eat.
Jackfruit (India, Southeast Asia)
Jackfruit is a huge fruit with thick skin and soft, stringy flesh. When ripe, it’s sweet like tropical fruits, but unripe, it’s used in savory dishes.
Jabuticaba (Brazil)
Jabuticaba looks like a grape and grows on the tree’s trunk. It has sweet, tart flesh and is often made into jelly or juice.