THE STRANGEST FRUITS YOU HAVE EVER SEEN
Added on: 20th May 2016
RAMBUTAN
Native to Indonesia, this is one of the best known fruits of
south east Asia. (But if you live in the west, you’ve
probably never seen this fruit).
ACKEE
Originally from West Africa, it was transported to Jamaica via
the slave trade and today is an important component of
Caribbean cuisine.
JACKFRUIT
Sometimes just known as “Jack”, this is the largest
tree-borne fruit in the world.
BUDDHA'S HAND
Also called the fingered citron, this fruit is often used in Asia
for perfume, medicine, and various rituals.
LYCHEE
Native to China, records indicate that this fruit has been
cultivated for over 2,000 years.
AGUAJE
Used to make oil, jam, ice cream, and even wine, this
South American fruit is known for its multipurpose nature.
MARKUT LIME
This Asian fruit has also been called a kaffir lime but the term
“kaffir” is offensive in some cultures so The Oxford Companion to
Food recommends using the term markut lime instead.
CHERIMOYA
Also known as the ice cream fruit because the inside has a
similar texture, Mark Twain described this South American
delicacy as the “most delicious fruit known to man”.
ROMANESCO BROCCOLI
First documented in Italy, the shape of this fruit has led to the
name broccoflower (cauliflower).
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