Elite Readers page has “scoured” and compiled 28 of the strangest fruits in the world and was surprised when 15 kinds of fruit were present in Vietnam. The fruits that are familiar to us, but are actually considered unique in the world. So what are they? Let’s explore together!
There are many exotic fruits in the world, they are really strange, maybe in appearance, maybe in taste. In the list of 28 exotic fruits below, hopefully you have enjoyed more than half.
This fruit, also known as Ceriman, which occurs from Mexico to Panama, is a vine native to the rainforest. It is also known by various names such as Swiss Cheese Plant, Cheese Plant, Fruit Salad, Monsterio Delicio, Monstereo, Monstera, Locust, Wild Honey, etc.
Jabuticaba fruit is a species of fruit in the Peach family. This species was first described scientifically in 1956. The special thing about this fruit is that it only grows on woody stems. When ripe, they are dark red and taste quite like plums.
The shape is not very strange, but the most special feature of this fruit is because of the “risky” when eating them. All parts of the yew tree are poisonous except the fruit. However, this sweet fruit can only eat the flesh of the fruit, and the seeds are still poisonous and very bitter.
Juicy rambutan fruit with red skin, surrounded by soft tassels, is very popular in Vietnam. (Photo: Tatters)
Originating in tropical West Africa, this fruit was imported to Jamaica and has now become an important part of Caribbean culture. (Photo: Kaiton)
Jackfruit is considered the largest fruit growing on the tree. (Photo: Scott Nelson)
This fruit is so named because it resembles a Buddha’s hand. Buddha’s hand often appears in the five-fruit tray on Tet holiday. When we go to the market, we will also see this fruit for sale, especially on the 1st and the full moon day. In addition, they are used as medicine and perfume. (Photo: Internet)
Lychee has been grown for over 2,000 years, especially the Vietnamese lychee variety has thick pulp, small seeds and delicious taste. (Photo: Thor)
This multi-functional South American fruit is used to make oils, jams, wine and even ice cream. (Photo: Pierre Pouliquin)
Thai lemon is a species native to Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. They are now widely grown in the world for spices, flavorings and cosmetics. (Photo: Wally Gobetz)
Many people call this ice cream because the inside is like ice cream, very sweet and fragrant. This fruit is highly nutritious. This is considered the ‘best fruit for men’, according to writer Mark Twain. (Photo: Internet)
This fruit is named for its strange shape, which is a combination of broccoli and broccoli. (Photo: Cyclonebill)
Wild pineapple is one of the main sources of nutrients in the Federated States of Micronesia (island located in the Pacific Ocean). In addition, this fruit also has applications in dentistry. (Photo: Flickr)
Mangosteen fruit is widely grown in Vietnam, Southeast Asia with a history of thousands of years. (Photo: Internet)
This fruit is very popular in Japan. In Japanese folklore there are also stories of finding this exotic fruit in the hills. (Photo: Hunda)
Salak is a species of tree in the areca family native to Indonesia, Brunei and Malaysia. People also call this fruit scale snake because its shell has a reddish-brown scale structure. (Photo: Jayson Emery)
Stinging nettles, also known as scorpions, look like tomatoes, but taste like strawberries. They have many uses such as treating colds, fever, sore throat, cough with lots of phlegm, vomiting, hiccups, can be eaten or decocted. (Photo: Jason)
The custard apple is very sweet and has a lot of pulp. This fruit makes us patient because it contains a lot of seeds. (Image: Gareth Bogdanoff)
Most of us have probably enjoyed Gac sticky rice. This is a unique fruit of Vietnam, they are used in cuisine and medicine. (Image: Wikipedia)
The horned melon fruit, also known as the kiwano fruit, looks like a cucumber. They are native to sub-Saharan Africa. Currently, kiwano berries are quite popular in the US. (Photo: Frumpyfairy)
The dragon fruit tree looks like a cactus and only blooms at night. Dragon fruit is popular in many countries and it originates from Mexico. (Photo: Barbara Dieu)
Sapodilla is also known as jam cage, sapo-che or sabo-chee. This fruit has a strong, sweet taste. (Photo: Eric Bronson)
This fruit is so called because when tasted, it will make other flavors such as sour and bitter to be changed into sweet. (Image: Wikipedia)
Kumquats are often seen during Tet to spring. It has a sour taste, looks almost like a lemon, the plant is cold tolerant. (Photo: John Poisson)
The cupuaçu (or broma grandiflorum) fruit, grown in the Amazon basin, smells like chocolate and pineapple but has a delicious combination of pear and banana. (Photo: Internet)
Bitter gourd is actually a fruit. It has a bitter taste, grown in Asia, the Caribbean and Africa. (Photo: Internet)
Star fruit is very unique because it has the shape of a pentagram. It has a combination of apple, pear, grape and citrus. They are commonly grown in Vietnam. (Photo: Forest and Kim Starr)
Although durian has a sweet and delicious taste, its smell is… terrible for those who come in contact for the first time, not only Vietnamese people, but also foreigners. (Photo: Dylan)