November 17, 2009, 02:06

Each of us has tried apples, pears, bananas, tomatoes, cucumbers.... No one will be surprised by this. But there are many more fruits and vegetables in the world...
Melon Kiwano(Antillan cucumber, horned melon, anguria). Kiwano, the fellow kiwi, is originally from New Zealand. Outwardly, the fruit resembles a yellow-orange cucumber with numerous horns. In fact, the nod is not as formidable as it seems: the spines are soft, the crust is loose. The best way eating fruit - cut it in half and drain the green flesh. Kiwano is like a cucumber and a lemon at the same time - refreshing. It contains vitamins of the PP group, and there is more than enough vitamin C in it. The average fruit weight is 300 g, the average length is 12 cm. The fruits are extremely decorative and can be used to create original compositions and even as Christmas tree decorations.
Buddha hand. These are the fruits of one of the representatives of the citrus subfamily (the Rut family), popular in Asia. The content of this fruit under the thick skin is very much like a lemon. It has the largest of all citrus fruits. Their length is 20-40 cm. Diameter - 14-28 cm. Monstera. Grows in many homes. In nature, this plant forms delicious fruits. The ripe core of monstera fruits, despite the unpleasant pungent smell, is tasty and tastes like pineapple
paw paw. Few people know that there is a North American Lapa-paw banana (prairie banana). This banana grows in the southeast of America. Outwardly, it is very similar to an ordinary banana, only a little shorter and has a more aromatic smell. Sapodilla (Sappodilla). Also known as sapodilla plum, tree potato, naseberry or chiku. This fruit was originally grown in South America. In the 16th century, sapodilla was brought to Thailand by the Spanish conquerors during the colonization of the Philippines. The fruit, in external appearance, vaguely resembles kiwi - an oblong or round oval-shaped fruit with brown skin and reddish-brown, sweet and juicy pulp. Inside the fruit are a few black grains, they are not eaten.
Romanescu(or "coral cabbage", "crove almog", "roman broccoli") - tastes ordinary cauliflower slightly more tender and delicious. Looks even more amazing than in the photo. So, if you love cabbage, then you will definitely like this fantastic vegetable. In addition, this vegetable is literally crammed with antioxidants. Yambu(jamboo, shompoo). This fruit is also called a rose apple, although in fact it looks more like a slightly rumpled pear, only red. Yambu flavor is a mixture between green apple, pear, gooseberry and a bunch of other fruits. The pulp is bright white and almost half filled with air, so that when eating an yambu, there is a feeling that the fruit does not actually go into the stomach, but simply disappears in the mouth. Yambu have, however, one serious drawback - they spoil very quickly and are tasty only when very cold (even better - frozen) when they perfectly replace soft drinks.
carambola. Carambola fruits are yellow, 5 to 12 cm long. In cross section, the fruit has the shape of a five-pointed star. Carambola is a crunchy, sweet and sour fruit that tastes like a cross between an apple, an orange and a grape. Some varieties have a slightly noticeable turpentine flavor. There are two varieties of fruit - sweet and sour. Outwardly, it is not difficult to distinguish them - the sour ribs are narrow, clearly divided, while the sweet ones are thick and fleshy. The skin of carambola is thin, shiny, translucent, through which light yellow or yellowish-green (straw-golden when ripe) flesh is visible. Sweet fruits are consumed fresh, and also candied in the form of slices and canned food is made from them. Sour go to the preparation of drinks. Some fruits are exported. The fruit is widely used for decoration variety of dishes and fruit salads. durian. The durian fruit resembles some kind of "alien" fruit the size of soccer ball, covered with a hard prickly skin. The flesh inside the fruit is pale yellow. The smell is like dirty, worn socks, rotting meat, or sewage (take your pick). However, this fruit tastes amazing and elegant. The first European explorer who tasted this fruit for the first time in the 1700s called it the "king of fruits". “It was worth going on a dangerous journey just to taste this fruit,” added the brave traveler.
Lulo. This fruit grows in Latin America: Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Central America. Looks like lulo yellow tomato, and to taste - a mixture of pineapple, strawberries and the same tomato. Lulo is used only in its raw form, otherwise all the richness of vitamins remains “overboard”. And in lulo there is something to appreciate. The fruit contains water, proteins, carbohydrates, fiber, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamins of groups A, B, C. Lulo helps to strengthen sleep, cleanses the blood, restores hair and nails. Lulo juice is an excellent tonic drink. True, there are restrictions and contraindications when using this fruit. It is not recommended to use it for liver disease, as well as for low blood pressure and increased levels of allergens in the blood.
dragon fruit(pitaya). Very sweet and delicious fruit with white flesh, strewn with small edible seeds, like kiwi. Many who have been to Thailand have already "tasted" pitahaya. Currently, this fruit is rapidly gaining popularity in the Western world. It is possible that it will soon appear on our shelves. Rambutan.The fruit of rambutan is covered with a tough skin with soft "hair" and outwardly very much resembles some kind of marine invertebrate muck. Under the peel - a white fruit vaguely resembling a plum (only white) with a hard white stone. This fruit grows in large clusters on trees, the height of which can be up to 20 meters. Rambutan is believed to be a Malaysian fruit. The name "rambutan" comes from the Malaysian word for "hair". Rambutan began to grow many centuries ago in the South Asian countries neighboring Malaysia, including Thailand. Cherimoya(Annona scaly). This fruit is widely distributed in India, Brazil, Mexico, South and Central America, and Barbados. Sometimes this fruit is also called a sugar apple. Its skin, as well as the pulp, consists of segments, each segment contains one grain. The pulp of a sugar apple has delicious taste, but we must remember that apple seeds are poisonous, so you should not give in to the habit and pick out any seeds for a spicy-smelling nucleolus. Poisoning the nucleolus of a sugar apple can lead to very sad consequences. The pulp of this fruit is eaten both raw and mixed with milk - it turns out an excellent soft drink, and it is also used to make ice cream.
Lychee. Lychees are also called "paradise grapes". This stone fruit has a round or oval shape, 3-5 cm long. The hard skin of the lychee is covered with small red spikes. The pulp is translucent white or pink, juicy sweet or sweet and sour, with a pleasant specific aroma reminiscent of strawberries and partly pineapple. Lychee is often used to make desserts. Lychee is also added to salads, fillings for pies, puddings are made. Lychee is used for medicinal purposes as a tonic. Tamarind("Indian date"). Tropical tree native to East Africa. Currently grown in most tropical countries in Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. The fruits are dark brown, brittle beans, inside there are tasty “peas”, with a pulp that tastes like apple marshmallow. Desserts are made from fruits, eaten raw, dried, added to pastes, sauces, meat dishes. The flowers are eaten raw and canned, and the leaves are used to make soups. There are two varieties of tamarind - sweet, with which they do all of the above, and green - it is served with capsicum and sweet sauce.
Jackfruit. Jackfruit is about the size of a large melon. Its weight can reach 40 kg. It is grown mainly in Southern Thailand. Inside, under the yellow-greenish peel, there are large yellow slices with a specific taste and a strong aromatic smell. Too strong a smell indicates that the jackfruit is already overripe. Jackfruit is eaten both raw and cooked. A popular dish is jackfruit, cut into strips, filled with syrup and crushed ice. Peeled jackfruit is added to a sweet paste, in vegetable sauces, and still unripe jackfruit is used as a vegetable - added to soups in dried or pickled form. All components of the jackfruit are edible. Blanched fruit flowers are added to spicy capsicum or shrimp sauce. Young leaves can be added raw to papaya salad. The rind can be candied or pickled and is also suitable as animal feed. Even in Thailand, jackfruit is mixed with other fruits. Add to ice cream or coconut milk. Seeds are prepared separately and added to many dishes.
Jaboticaba. Jaboticaba fruits resemble grapes with one seed inside, and grow on trees, sticking to the trunk or branches. As the fruits ripen, they go through stages from a pale green color, then a red tint, and when they are fully ripe, they become almost black, while remaining translucent. They eat this fruit raw, and also make jam from it, make jams and marmalades. Just remember that the skin of the Jaboticaba is bitter, so they don’t eat it, but squeeze the fruit between their fingers and squeeze the fragrant pulp right into the mouth, while the skin is thrown away. Also, before processing, the jaboticaba is first peeled. By the way, when preparing jaboticaba for storage, I use the skin as a dye, it gives wines, jellies and marmalade a deep red color. Longan. The longan is native to either the west of Burma or the area of ​​origin of the litchi in China. It is in these regions that they are grown on a large scale. Longan tastes like litchi and in general, these two fruits are very similar. Longan has another name - "longyan" - which in Chinese means "dragon's eye". It is believed that longan was originally grown in southern India and on the island of Sri Lanka. The skin of the longan is thin and dense, but in fact it is very easy to peel off. The color of the longan varies from brown to yellowish red, the flesh of the fruit is translucent, white or pinkish. The taste of longan is sweet, juicy with a distinct taste of musk. Longan grows in clusters on evergreen trees, which can reach a height of ten to twenty meters. goat beard. Goat beard root is very popular in Europe and the southern United States. It is spicy and tastes like oysters. Usually used as an additive to various dishes from soups to stews.
Guanabana. Guanabana is one of the largest exotic fruits, its weight can reach 12 kilograms. In appearance, guanabana resembles a green melon, elongated, but hairy. This exotic grows in tropical America. The taste of this fruit is not sugary-sweet, but refreshing, with a piquant sourness. It perfectly quenches thirst, the pulp just melts in your mouth, leaving a delicious aftertaste. It is highly recommended by nutritionists as regular use This fruit promotes weight loss. But guanabana will help not only fat people. It treats arthritis, gout, rheumatism, and also improves liver function. A serving of guanabana is said to be great for a hangover.
Mangosteen. Mangosteen is called the "queen of fruits". Mangosteen, unlike durean and some other fruits, is liked by everyone, regardless of which fruit they preferred at home. If there were a competition on earth for the best fruit in the world, then without a doubt the mangosteen would win by a huge margin. The shape of mangosteen fruit resembles an orange, 4-8 cm in diameter with thick skin, which contains 7-18% tannin and is used as a tanning agent, and in medicine as an astringent. Inside the fruit there are 6-8 snow-white, less often orange slices with very sweet, jelly-like fragrant pulp that melts in the mouth. The pulp contains up to 10% sugar. Each lobule contains a seed. Ripe fruits have a dark purple or reddish-purple skin. Kanistel(Egg fruit). Origin - Central America. Evergreen tree with fragrant flowers. The fruits vary greatly in shape, they can be round, oval, with an elongated beak-shaped tip. Fruits are smooth and glossy, varying shades of yellow and pale orange. Kanistel is rich in niacin and carotene, as well as vitamin C. 100 g of fruit contains 1.68 g of protein; 0.13g fat and 36.69g carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron, B vitamins, vitamin C; amino acids tryptophan, methionine and lysine. It is eaten fresh, with ice cream and fruit desserts, baked. Sweet potato flavor. This fruit is more like a vegetable. It is added to soups, salads, sauces. P.S. I tried some fruits while vacationing in Thailand and Indonesia. For example: mangosteen, lychee, rambutan, dragon fruit, carambola. Most of all I was struck by the taste of mangosteen and rambutan. What fruits have you tried and who would you give your taste preference to?

Ten of the strangest fruits on the planet.

Kiwano- something strange, resembling a mixture of cucumber and melon. The fruit itself is from New Zealand. The insides of this fruit are no less strange and resemble the green liquid that usually flows from dead aliens in films.


dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, does have something in common with dragons. From the outside, it looks like a work of modern art. This fruit comes from Mexico, but today it has become quite popular all over the world and grows in Indonesia, Australia and even Israel.


durian. Of all the known fruits, it is durian that deserves the most polar characteristics. The smell of durian is so disgusting that it is not allowed in most public places. But if, holding your nose and overcoming disgust, you still try its pulp, you will understand why this fruit is called the “king”. Durian is native to Southeast Asia.


Buddha hand- an unusual fruit, similar to a strange lemon with a very thick peel and sometimes nothing at all except the peel. It cannot be squeezed out of juice and often there are no seeds in it. In China, it is often kept in the home as a talisman. This fruit is also often used in the manufacture of perfumes.


passion fruit known in many countries as " passion fruit"It comes from South America and has an unusually tasty juice. Its pulp is no less tasty and often serves as an additive to various confectionery products.


pandanus also known as screw palm. Pandanus is native to the Malaysian archipelago. Its fruits have found application in almost all areas of life - from making paint to eating.


Rambutan- mysterious fruit South-East Asia. It is mainly used in the manufacture of jams and jellies, and the seeds are roasted and eaten.


Akebia quinata, also known as " climbing cucumber"came to us from Central China. Its fruits are very interesting, reminiscent of sausages, with edible pulp in the middle, reminiscent of raspberries in taste.


Atemoya- a hybrid of cherimoya and sugar apple. This fruit is considered one of the best fruits worldwide. It is called the "queen of subtropical fruits." Anona pulp, which tastes like mango and pineapple, just melts in your mouth, like cream or sour cream.


snake fruit, also known as herring produces fruits covered with a peel, surprisingly resembling a snake skin, similar to bulbs. The pulp is beige-yellow in color, sweet, aromatic and has a specific taste. To clean it, you need to get used to it properly or you can easily chop off all your hands.

For most of us, the phrase "tropical fruits" conjures up thoughts of bananas, oranges, kiwis, and pineapples. True, they entered our lives relatively recently. Until then, fruits from the tropics were part of songs and cartoons, not food shelves.

Today, the borders between countries and continents have been erased thanks to transport and the Internet. It turned out that there are quite strange fruits in the world, which will be discussed below.

Kiwano. If a certain gourmet wants to taste something quite unusual, then kivano is a godsend for him. This fruit looks like a strange hybrid of melon and cucumber. And he comes from New Zealand. The length of the yellow or orange fruit reaches 15 centimeters. Outside, with its spikes, it does not in any way resemble an appetizing fruit, and its insides are also unusual. In addition, green liquid is more appropriate for a dead alien than for a delicious fruit. The taste is something between a banana and a cucumber. These fruits are both salted and sugared. Salads and cocktails are made from kiwano. The fruit is quite low in calories, so it is the best fit for a diet.

dragon fruit. Another name for this fruit is pitaya. Why it was called so, it becomes clear from appearance. From the outside, this may seem like some kind of image of a flame, created artificially in a modern style. In fact, the first mention of pitaya dates back to 1553. The homeland of this plant from the cactus family is Mexico and Central America. Today, dragon fruit is successfully cultivated in Southeast Asia, China and even Israel. The pitaya fruit has white flesh with black speckles, and its taste is very similar to watermelon. Yes, and cut it in a similar way, slices. The fruit usually weighs up to half a kilogram, but there are also specimens twice as large.

Durian. This fruit is known for having the most polar reviews about it. On the one hand, it is called the king of fruits. On the other hand, durian smells like a mixture of onions, sewage and rotting garbage. With fruit they simply will not be allowed into a public place. But the durian also has its fans, and not only animals. After all, if you overcome disgust and close your nose, then the nutty-creamy taste will surprise you pleasantly. It is no coincidence that durian is the most valuable fruit in Southeast Asia. Fruits can reach 20 centimeters in diameter and weigh 4 kilograms. They have a hard shell and strong spines to protect them from animals.

Buddha hand. This unusual fruit resembles a strange and elongated lemon. It has a rather thick peel, often only it is present. It is impossible to squeeze juice out of the fruit, and the seeds are not always there. The main value of the fruit lies in its fragrant rind. Therefore, perfumes with a strong citrus smell are even made from it. It is almost impossible to eat the Buddha Hand, since there is almost no pulp there. But it is believed that the white core is not actually bitter. The yellow "fingers" of the fruit are often used to fish dishes or salads. Its other purpose is to serve as a home talisman. And the plant became known 6 thousand years ago, growing in Mesopotamia. Now the Buddha Hand is very popular not only in India, but also in China.

Passion fruit. This fruit is much better known to us under the name passion fruit. Her homeland is South America. Fruit different types also vary in size. Some are the size of a pea, and there are large specimens, the size of a melon. Passion fruit has a very delicious juice, and the pulp is very appetizing. It is often added to various confectionery, salads, jelly, ice cream. Some species of this plant have a poisonous peel, which contains cyanogenic glycosides. True, this does not prevent from making jams from the "correct" types. Another feature of passion fruit is that it is an excellent natural aphrodisiac. True, scientists have not confirmed this fact, a beautiful legend continues to live.

Screw palm. The scientific name of this plant is pandanus. His homeland is the islands of Malaysia. Fruits are used in many areas. This is the manufacture of paint, and just eating. In fact, pandanuses are not related to palm trees, making up their own family. Mature plants are often used to decorate home interiors. Only here in the dwellings the plant does not bloom, and therefore does not bear fruit. Curiously, pandanus seeds are spread by fish. They eat fallen fruits and carry them over distances.

Rambutan. This fruit looks like some kind of vegetarian egg. The tropical tree also grows in Southeast Asia. The name comes from an Indonesian word meaning "hair". The fruits of the tree are small, up to 6 centimeters in size. They grow in whole bunches up to 30 pieces. When ripe, the fruits are first green, and then turn red. The peel is quite dense, but easily separated from the peel. The flesh of the fruit is white and gelatinous. It has a pleasant sweet and sour taste. Rambutan is often eaten raw or canned with sugar. This fruit is very useful, as it contains many vitamins. But the seeds in their raw form are poisonous. But after frying, they can already be eaten.

Akebia five. This fruit is also called "climbing cucumber". It grows in Central China, Japan and Korea. The fruits look pretty interesting. It seems that they themselves are ready to eat someone. The shape of the pods resembles a sausage. Inside them is edible pulp. Although it is unpleasant in appearance, it is very fragrant and tasty, resembling raspberries. The plant also has a very useful stem. It contains about 30% potassium salts, which makes it an excellent choleretic agent. The fruits themselves grow up to 8 centimeters in length. But in New Zealand, this plant was banned, as it negatively affects its competitors.

Atemoya. In fact, this fruit is a hybrid of cherry and sugar apple. It spread from South America to Spain, France, India and Australia. The fruit looks rather intimidating, like a durian, but is actually smooth and soft, like a cherimoya. Atemoya is rightly considered one of the most delicious tropical fruits. Its pulp tastes like both mango and pineapple. At the same time, it simply melts in your mouth, like sour cream or gentle cream. Even Mark Twain wrote about this fruit succinctly and succinctly: "The admiration itself." Fruit pulp is added to cocktails, salads, ice cream. Refreshing drinks are also prepared from the fruits. This fruit is famous for helping bring down the temperature, treats dysentery. Tea from the bark helps with swelling. But the seeds of the plant are inedible, as they are simply poisonous.

Snake fruit. This tree belongs to the palm family. It grows in Southeast Asia. Its fruits are covered with a peel, which is very reminiscent of a snake in its structure. Hence the name of the fruit. And its shape resembles an onion. The diameter of the fetus is 3-4 centimeters, and it weighs from 50 to 100 grams. The pulp is beige. Although it is fragrant, the taste is quite specific and not everyone will like it. There is something from a banana or pineapple in it with a nutty flavor. The very procedure for cleaning the fruit implies caution, because you can easily chop off all your hands. Inside the fruit there are 1-3 inedible seeds. Fruit is usually eaten raw. They go to compotes, salads, they are even marinated.

Most of the inhabitants of Russia and Europe will no longer see bananas, pineapples and coconuts. But still, not everyone is familiar with the look, smell and taste of fruits that are not exported from places of growth on a large scale. We bring to your attention the TOP 13 strangest and most unusual fruit that are found in nature.

In the ranking of the most unusual fruits in the world, the first place, perhaps, is occupied by the exotic fruit DURIAN. This fruit has too unusual qualities. The smell of durian is so disgusting that it is not allowed in most public places. It is forbidden to bring it to hotels, it cannot be taken on board an aircraft or carried on a bus.

Some of them even have a special sign in the form of a durian crossed out with a red line, which means that entry with fruit is strictly prohibited. Durian is exported more often in dried or canned form. However, if you overcome disgust or just close your nose and taste the juicy pulp, you will immediately understand where the concept of the king of fruits came from. If you want to get an unforgettable experience, then by all means try durian.

RAMBUTAN is one of the most popular trees in Southeast Asia, under the tough prickly skin of which hides surprisingly tender pulp, which is often used to make jams and jellies. The seeds are roasted and eaten.

Rambutan fruits - small, the size of a hazelnut - grow in clusters of up to 30 pieces and are rounded "balls" with an elastic yellow or red peel, covered with fleshy hairs 4-5 cm long. Rambutans have a great taste not only raw, but and in the form of filling for pies, jams. It is used as an additive to sauces, ice cream and in the form of compotes.

AKEBIA: exotic fruit Yamagata. In shape and size, these sweet fruits resemble papaya or mangoes, and the purple-lilac color makes them look like plums. It is grown in the gardens of the northern part of the island of Honshu. Miraculous fruits grow not on trees, but on vines. Almost like grapes or kiwi.

In May, the liana blooms, and from the end of August to the end of October it pleases with ripe and tasty fruits. When the akebia reaches its maximum maturity, its skin breaks open, revealing a sticky sweet pulp with seeds. Despite the fact that this plant is called "climbing cucumber", its fruits are more like sausages, and taste like raspberries. If you are in the north of Honshu, be sure to try the akebia!

SALAK - snake fruit. Salak is a fast-growing low tropical palm tree with many stems with feathery leaves, petioles and axes of which are covered with thorns. Clusters of red-brown fruits grow directly above the ground at the base of the trunk. Scaly, prickly and resembling snakeskin herring fruits that look like small bulbs. The flesh is beige-yellow, sweet, aromatic and has a specific taste. It is believed that the most delicious varieties grow in Java, near Jakarta and Bali.

The taste of the fruit varies depending on the variety. Some describe it as sweet and sour with a nutty flavor, some say the taste is something like cherry, gooseberry and strawberry, others like a mixture of banana and pineapple, and there are those who describe it as cotton wool filled with valerian or corvalol. . In general, if possible, you must definitely try this fruit to appreciate its taste.

JABOTICABA or JABOTICABA, a slow growing evergreen grape tree from Southern Brazil. In spring and summer, Jaboticaba is covered with many small white flowers with long stamens that grow directly on the trunk and main branches. At first, young fruits are green, in the process of ripening they become dark red, and then almost black in color. Ripe fruits are similar to grapes, with a rather large stone surrounded by a translucent aromatic pulp that has an unusual sweet taste.

Jaboticaba fruit is a popular ingredient for making jams and juices. Moreover, they make wine and strong liquor. And it is practically impossible to store these fruits in another way, because. already three days after removing them from the tree, the fermentation process begins.

The next gem-like fruit is called HALA . Challah is translated as a sin, a mistake. This miracle with the taste of pineapple grows in the tropics of Oceania, Africa, Australia, Madagascar, Mauritius, India .... It has taken root perfectly in California and Florida, since the plant itself is very interesting - it can grow everywhere, in any, very different and dubious conditions!

Hala or Pandana are the chameleons of flora: they have an amazing ability to adapt, adapt and survive in different conditions! And from these conditions, they can be both low shrubs and tall trees up to 30 m in height. And most importantly, they are carriers of increased resistance to diseases and pests.

For all its vastness, these fruits are light. The fruits are eaten both raw and boiled in the form of mashed potatoes. coconut milk. The core is dried or smoked. Dried challah fruits are used to prepare flour and bake bread. Since the fruits are very fragrant, like the leaves, they are used for desserts. And from the leaves they still cook soups or make sails for canoes. Mats are woven from the roots, and large branches and trunks serve as building materials.

CARAMBOLA. Carambola is an evergreen, slow growing tree or shrub. Ripe fruits of carambola are amber-yellow or golden-yellow in color - fleshy, crispy and juicy. In shape, they look like a ribbed airship. On the cross section there is a five-pointed star, hence one of the names on English language- starfruit or star fruit.

The taste of some varieties resembles the taste of plum fruits, apples and grapes at the same time, others - gooseberries with the smell of plums. The flavor is strongest when carambola is lightly boiled in syrup.

PITAHAYA (Dragon Fruit). Pitahaya is an extraordinary fruit. The first mention of it is found among the Aztecs and refers to the 13th century. Eating the pulp, the Indians roasted the seeds, ground them and used them for stews. Currently, it is grown in southern Mexico, in some countries of Central and South America, in Vietnam, as well as in Israel.

For its outstanding appearance, the fruit is called “dragon fruit” or “prickly pear”. The taste of pitahaya is somewhat inferior to its appearance - not fragrant and not unsaturated.

SAPOTA. There are other names: "black apple", "black persimmon" and "chocolate persimmon". For the first time they learned about these fruits in the territory of Southern Mexico and Guatemala. Ripe fruit has a green skin with a brown tint. The main feature of the sapote, which is associated with the name, is a glossy jelly-like flesh of a dark brown color. Sapota fruit is quite sweet, but not overly aromatic.

Many people say that its taste is somewhat similar to chocolate pudding. Sapota can be consumed fresh, as well as succumbed to various culinary treatments. Most often, the pulp is added to various pastries and desserts.

JACKFRUIT or Indian breadfruit. Jackfruit fruits are the largest edible fruits growing on trees: they weigh up to 34 kg. Young fruits are green, when ripe they become green-yellow or brown-yellow. Inside, the fruit is divided into large lobes containing yellow, fragrant, sweet pulp, consisting of juicy soft fibers.

The cut fruit has a pleasant specific smell, slightly reminiscent of a banana and pineapple. Ripe fruits are eaten fresh, they make marmalade, jelly. Unripe fruits are used as vegetables - they are boiled, fried and stewed. The jackfruit tree is believed to bring good luck, as its Thai name means "support, help".

In appearance, the mangosteen looks like a pomegranate, it is covered with a thick purple rind. Under the peel is a white pulp, consisting of 8 segments, outwardly very similar to the head of garlic. There are seeds inside the pulp. This exotic gives the first fruits only at 10-20 years of age. Just look at the photo of this unusual fruit, and you will certainly want to try it.

As for the taste, mangosteen is similar to an apple, peach, nectarine, grapes in general, this is a fruit with a taste similar to all other fruits! No wonder he was called the queen of fruits.

Momordica, or Chinese bitter melon, is a relative of cucumbers and zucchini, a herbaceous plant from the gourd family. The fruits of momordica look like an oblong pumpkin or cucumber with large "warts". The unripe fruit of the bitter melon is green in color. When ripe, it turns a bright orange color and splits, revealing bright red growths that enclose the seeds.

What does mamordina taste like? Those very warts give its pulp a bitter taste. But bright red ripe growths, on the contrary, add sweetness. The taste of mamordica for many people is close to a ripe pumpkin, but there are those who feel the “notes” of cucumber and even peas in this taste.

CHERIMOYA. "Cold Seeds" - this is how the mysterious word "cherimoya" is translated from the ancient Quechu language. In fact, this is a fruit tree of the Annon family, and the Aztecs knew about the representatives of this family.

The consistency of this fruit is similar to cream and has White color. Cheremoya is sometimes also called the ice cream tree, this strange name was received by the tree for the taste and appearance of the fruit, and indeed, if they are frozen, then it will resemble ice cream in taste and texture, the taste is really very delicate and sweet and a bit like apples.

Write in the comments which of these fruits you have already tried, and which ones you would like to try.

Our planet is rich in a variety of exotic fruits, the existence of which we do not even know. Unusual overseas fruits amaze with their bizarre shapes and tastes.

1. Lychee. The rounded, red lychee fruit tastes very much like a grape. A popular fruit in Southeast Asia. Lychee fruits are used fresh for food, various sweet dishes (jelly, ice cream) are prepared from them, and traditional Chinese wine is made.

Canned lychees with sugar without peel and pits are exported to many countries, including ours. Lychee is native to China. The locals ate them as early as the 2nd century BC. e.. You can try this exotic fruit in the Philippines, Vietnam, Borneo and Thailand.

2. Kiwano or African cucumber. Kiwano fruits are yellow, orange or red. The green flesh of this African Horned Melon tastes like a sweet cucumber with a slight sour aftertaste.

3.Sabres is a cactus fruit that can be purchased at any Israeli market. Outwardly, this mysterious fruit is prickly, but very sweet inside. Israelis often say about sabres that the inaccessibility of appearance is not a hindrance if there is a "sweet" middle.

4. Noina known as the sugar apple. It is grown in the Antilles, Indonesia, Australia and South China. This fruit is very similar to all fruits familiar to us. Noina fruits resemble a small green apple.

Inside the fruit - creamy juicy pulp and up to 60 black seeds. When the fruit is ripe, it can be eaten with a spoon, previously cut into two parts.

5. Romanescu. And this is a close relative of broccoli. It is extremely beneficial as it is full of antioxidants.

6. Hand of the Buddha. This fruit is one of the most popular citrus fruits in Asia. Its content under the thick, rough skin is very reminiscent of a lemon.

7. Mangosteen, or mangkut is very similar to a small apple, but dark purple in color. Growth in Cambodia, Malaysia, Liberia or in South Asian countries. Inside the mangosteen - edible pulp, very tasty, maybe with sourness, also sometimes with small soft bones.

8. dope. The dope fruit resembles some strange alien fruit the size of a soccer ball with a hard, prickly skin. The smell of dope is unpleasant to say the least, but the taste is amazing and elegant.

The first European explorer to try dope called it the "king of fruits". “It was worth going on a dangerous journey just to taste this fruit,” the surprised traveler added.

9. Monstera. This unusual plant often decorates our homes. In nature, it forms delicious fruits that taste like ... pineapple.

11. Paw-paw. Pinichnoamericana banana paw-paw. This strange fruit grows in the southeast of America. Outwardly, it looks like a regular banana, but somewhat thicker and fragrant.

12 Tamarind. The pulp of the fruit is used as a spice in Asian and Latin American cuisines. The fruit is also an important ingredient in the popular Worcestershire sauce and fruit sauce in the UK. The pulp of the green fruit is very sour in taste and is used in spicy dishes. Ripe fruits are sweeter and can be used to make desserts, drinks, and snacks.

The homeland of tamarind is East Africa, including the dry deciduous forests of Madagascar. It grows wild in Sudan, but at present the plant is distributed in most of the tropical countries of Asia, where it came through cultivation several thousand years before our era. In the 16th century, it was introduced into Mexico and South America.

13. Pita (dragon fruit)). To prepare the pitaya for consumption, it is usually cut vertically into two halves. After that, you can either cut these halves into slices (similar to how a melon is cut), or scoop out the pulp with a spoon. Although pitaya seeds are rich in valuable lipids, they are usually indigestible unless chewed. The skin is inedible and may contain pesticides.

Plants, the fruits of which are called pitaya, are climbing epiphytic vine-like cacti, common in Central and South America. Popular in USA, Israel, Northern Australia. Currently, these plants are also cultivated in a number of countries in Southeast Asia - such as Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, China, Taiwan, Japan.

14. Jackfruit (bread fruit). These are the most edible fruits that grow on trees: 20-90 cm long and up to 20 cm in diameter, they weigh up to 34 kg. Jackfruit is widely used in cooking. Unripe fruits are cooked like vegetables - they are boiled, fried and stewed. Ripe fruits are eaten fresh, salads and desserts are made from them. Jackfruit fruits are very nutritious and contain about 40% carbohydrates (starch) - more than in bread. Seeds are also nutritious - they contain 38% carbohydrates, 6.6% proteins and 0.4% fat; they are most commonly roasted and eaten like chestnuts. Jackfruit wood is not damaged by termites and fungi and is used for buildings and making furniture, musical instruments. Jackfruit is the national fruit of Bangladesh.

Jackfruit is native to India and Bangladesh. His landings are in East Africa (Kenya, Uganda), Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Philippines). On the islands of Oceania and in the tropics of the New World, except for northern Brazil and Suriname, jackfruit is quite rare. In South India, it is comparable in prevalence to mango and banana.

15. sapodilla (Chiku, Achra). Ripe fruits of sapodilla are edible fresh. They are fried with lime juice and ginger, put into pies, fermented into wine. The sapodil tree is also cultivated to obtain milky juice - latex. From it is obtained the so-called chicle - the basis for chewing gum. Unripe fruits are rich in tannin and are used as a remedy to stop diarrhea.

Sapodilla is native to southern Mexico. Currently cultivated throughout Central America, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, the Philippines.