6 Lesser-Known Relishable Fruits

“One-touch of nature makes the whole world kin meaning”

Nature’s bounty is endless and so is its list of amazing creations. We as humans only see what we choose to see or what comes our way, but we seldom deviate from our fixed paths to explore the unexplored. From the weird-looking beautiful birds to the odd-shaped fruits, there is umpteen number of things that are uniquely beautiful in their own way.

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Apples, avocados, mangoes, cherries, and strawberries, you might have heard about all these fruits and have fallen for their amazing juiciness too, but have you ever heard about Cherimoya? Or, maybe, Akee? While you may be a pro when it comes to pears, peaches and plums, there are many fruits that are cherished delicacies across the countries.

So, let’s get to know these amazing less-known fruits a bit better.

1. Rambutan

Rambutan

Indigenous to Malaysia, this ping-pong ball-sized fruit has traveled across the physical boundaries to reach India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines. A relative of the lychee family, this fruit gets its name owing to its appearance i.e., leathery skin dotted with tiny pinkish hairs (rambut meaning hair in Malay). Be it high-end cocktails or sophisticated salads, this is used in all. So, if you haven’t had this juicy sweet fruit yet, bit into it now!

2. Buddha’s Hand

Buddha’s Hand

A native member of southwestern China and north-eastern India, this yellowish, hand-like looking fruit is prized for its enchanting fragrant scent used for making cloth perfume, its thick yellow rind used in making marmalades and jams, and its tangy savor used to flavor liquors. Seedless and white, this juiceless fruit is also considered to be a lucky charm in many countries, especially when gifted during the New Year’s Eve.

3. Cherimoya

Cherimoya

Extensively used in salads, mousses, and tart filling, this Bolivian fruit is a burst of flavors. Smooth, green, and plum white inside, this fleshy, juicy, and fragrant fruit is savored in several countries like Chile, Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador. Called as the most delicious fruit known to mankind by renowned writer Mark Twain, this fruit is an amazing source of vitamins (B6 and C), dietary fibers, and riboflavin.

4. Durian

Durian

Everyone must have heard the saying, “Don’t judge the book by its cover,” and even in the case of this fruit, it’s just the same. One of the most expensive fruits as it comes once in 15 years, this is known for its distinct rotting-food like odor which is so pungent that it’s banned in some restaurants too. But then, once this fruit is cracked open the out-of-world taste it has is just worth spending your money on it and tolerating the stink.

5. Dragon Fruit

Dragon Fruit

This is one of the fruits that most people are fascinated about when they see it for the first time. From juices to salads, from ice-creams to smoothies, the Dragon Fruit is extremely popular and widely used in a plethora of Southeast Asian delicacies. Not only here, but this pomegranate-sized vibrant tangy fruit is also savored across the globe in countries like Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. So, why wait? Rush to the nearest supermarket now and get this refreshing fruit right away.

6. Ackee

Ackee

These nutty-flavored fruits are a native member of West African lands and is the national fruit of Haiti and Jamaica. A rich source of vitamin C and other natural fatty acids, this bulbous fruit is often served with codfish after being lightly fried or curried and eaten with rice. Though used in a variety of commodities like soaps and cologne, it is, however, very important to note that an unripe ackee can also be poisonous many a time when consumed raw.

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