What do we associate with the phrase "exotic fruit"? Banana, pineapple, kiwi, mango, avocado ... All these overseas fruits have taken place on the shelves of Russian stores so long ago that they cannot be called particularly exotic.
Therefore, today in our Top there are really rare delicacies that are practically not exported from their places of growth. Participants Top 20 most exotic fruits in the world it is not easy to find on sale, and it is better to buy such "sweets" at home, where they are picked really ripe and ready to eat.
20. Annona Scaly (Sugar Apple)
Native to the American tropics, Pakistan, India and the Philippines. These creamy-flavored fruits are about 10 cm in diameter and are shaped like a cone.
19. American apricot (American Mamea)
It was first discovered in South America. Large mama berries have a diameter of about 20 cm. The sweet orange flesh, hidden by a thick skin, is edible.
18. Cherimoya (cream apple)
It grows in South America. The delicate creamy pulp of an exotic fruit tastes like banana, pineapple, papaya and passion fruit at the same time.
17. Platonia is wonderful
It grows in the tropics of Brazil and Paraguay. The fruit is about the size of a medium orange. The white pulp has a sweet and sour taste.
16. Cocoon
Grows in the mountains of South America. The berries can be orange, red and yellow. The taste is unusual, reminiscent of a tomato with a hint of lemon aroma.
15. Breadfruit
Grows in the Philippines and the islands of Southeast Asia. When ripe, the fruit tastes like a banana. Unripe fruit can only be eaten after heat treatment.
14. Langsat and Dooku
Two similar exotic fruits found throughout Asia. The difference with langsat is that it is more difficult to peel the latex-containing rind. The fruits are sweet, and the seeds, on the contrary, are bitter.
13. Edible Dacriodes (African pear)
It grows in tropical Africa. The fruit resembles an eggplant in its dark blue or purple color.
12. Jaboticaba (Brazilian grape tree)
Grows in Brazil. The sweet fruit is attached directly to the trunk of this exotic tree.
11. Rambutan
Originally from Southeast Asia. Fluffy balls of red-orange color have a diameter of 3-6 cm. The taste is sweet and sour.
10. Noni (great moringa, Indian mulberry)
It grows in Australia and Southeast Asia. Round fruits in their raw form are eaten with salt, and more often they are used in the cooked version.
9. Marula
Originally from Africa. Ripe fruits are yellow in color and have a pleasant aroma. The inner white flesh is tender and juicy.
8. Cloudberry
It is found in Siberia, central Russia and the Far East, as well as in North America. It looks like a raspberry. It is eaten raw, and also used in the preparation of wine, jam, confectionery.
7. Baltic herring (snake fruit)
Originally from Indonesia. The fruit is covered with a reddish-brown skin that resembles snakeskin. The taste is sweet and sour, the pulp is similar in consistency to an apple.
6. Baile (stone apple)
Indian fruit yellow, gray or green. The hard peel must be opened with a hammer. The pulp is eaten raw and dried.
5. Chrysophyllum (star apple)
Grows in Central America and India. The round fruit is covered with a dense purple rind. The pulp tastes sweet.
4. Carambola (star fruit)
Grows in Southeast and East Asia, South America. A star is formed on the longitudinal section of this ribbed fruit. The ripe fruit is juicy and crunchy.
3. Horned melon (African cucumber)
Grows in Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Chile. The jelly-like flesh has a bright green color and a banana flavor.
2. Pitaya (cactus fruit)
Grows in Asia, America, Australia. The American look is more sour. The red, yellow or purple fruit has a pleasant aroma.
1. Magic fruit
It has the special property of sweet taste of any product eaten within an hour after this unusual fruit. A magical fruit native to West Africa.