EXTREMELY STRANGE FRUITS

PITAYA

Originally from Mexico, this well-loved fruit grows on a

cactus and only blossoms at night. It is commonly

known as dragon fruit.

SAPODILLA

With an exceptionally sweet and malty flavour, these

Caribbean trees die extremely fast if the temperature

drops below freezing.

SAPOTA

Another Caribbean fruit, this one is popular for its use in

milkshakes, smoothies and ice cream. It is particularly

popular in Central America, South Florida and the Caribbean.

KUMQUAT

Although it looks like an orange, its actually much hardier.

These citrus fruits can withstand temperatures as low

as -10 degrees Celsius (14 degrees Fahrenheit).

CUPUACU

Cultivated throughout the Amazon Basin, this fruit is known

for its unique aroma which is said to be a blend of chocolate

and pineapple. Its taste, however, is more like pear with

a bit of banana.

BITTER GOURD

Not all fruits are sweet. This one is grown throughout Asia,

Africa, and the Caribbean for its extremely bitter taste!

CARAMBOLA

Also known as starfruit due to their shape after cutting,

carambolas are said to taste like a mix of apple,

pear, grape, and citrus.

DURIAN

In spite of the fact that it is known for its incredibly

pleasing taste, this fruit smells awful. In fact, it smells

so bad that in many Asian establishments (and

public transport) it is banned.