THE WEIRDEST FRUITS YOU HAVE EVER SEEN

PANDANUS

A major source of nutrition in Micronesia, this fruit has

many uses and can even be used as dental floss!

MANGOSTEEN

Valued for its juicy, delicate texture, this fruit has been

cultivated in south east Asia for thousands of years.

AKEBIA

Although it is considered invasive in several US states, the

akebia is popular in Japan. Some older people will likely

recollect how they foraged for it in the hills as children.

SALAK

Found in Java and Sumatra, this fruit is also called snake fruit

due to its scaly outer layer.

PHYSALIS

Found primarily in the America’s, this fruit is like a tomato in

texture but more of a strawberry in taste.

CUSTARD APPLE

Grown in subtropical regions, to eat this fruit you simply

cut it in half and scoop out the white flesh.

GAC

Because this Vietnamese delicacy has a very short season,

consisting mostly of December and January, gac is

usually just served at ceremonies like weddings.

HORNED MELON

Although it is native to Sub-Saharan Africa, this fruit is

grown around the world and in the United States it is known

as blowfish fruit for potentially obvious reasons.