Exotic
Exotic fruits are rare or unusual fruits often grown in tropical or subtropical climates. Popular examples include dragon fruit, durian, rambutan, and lychee. They offer unique flavors, textures, and nutrients, and are often enjoyed fresh, in desserts, or as specialty ingredients.
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Exotic Fruits
Abiu
A bright yellow tropical fruit from the Amazon, abiu is prized for its sweet, creamy, jelly-like flesh with a caramel-custard flavor.
Açaí
Açaí are small, dark purple berries from the Amazon rainforest, prized for their antioxidant-rich pulp and tart flavor.
Acerola
Acerola is a bright red tropical berry famous for its intense vitamin C content, offering a sweet-tart flavor perfect for juices and supplements.
Ackee
Ackee is a tropical fruit with bright red pods and creamy, yellow flesh; it must be carefully prepared as unripe parts are toxic.
African horned cucumber
African Horned Cucumber is an exotic fruit with spiky orange skin and vibrant green jelly-like flesh, offering a mildly sweet, tart, and refreshing taste.
African medlar
African Medlar is a small, tangy tropical fruit with golden-brown skin, aromatic pulp, and a sweet-sour flavor, used fresh or in jams and beverages.
Akebia
Akebia is a rare, fragrant tropical fruit with soft, jelly-like pulp and a subtly sweet, floral taste, valued in East Asian cuisine and medicine.
Almond
Almonds are nutrient-rich nuts prized for snacking, cooking, and oil extraction, growing on almond trees native to the Mediterranean.
Amazon tree grape
Amazon Tree Grape is a tropical berry with small, sweet-purple clusters, prized for its juicy pulp, antioxidants, and use in beverages and desserts.
Ambarella
An ambarella is a tropical fruit with a tangy-sweet taste, rich in vitamin C and often used in juices and preserves.
American Chestnut
American Chestnut is a starchy, mildly sweet nut with smooth brown shell and tender, slightly crunchy flesh, prized for roasting and baking.
Arazai boi
Araza Boi is a small tropical fruit with tangy, juicy yellow pulp, prized for refreshing beverages, jams, and its vibrant, citrus-like flavor.
Ashwagandha berry
Ashwagandha is a small red berry used in traditional medicine, known for its earthy flavor, adaptogenic properties, and nutritional benefits.
Avocado
Avocados are pear-shaped fruits, creamy, nutrient-rich fruit prized for its healthy fats and versatile culinary uses, with a creamy texture.
Azarole
Azarole is a small, apple-like fruit with bright red skin and firm, juicy flesh, offering a sweet-tart flavor enjoyed fresh or in jams and preserves.
Babaca
Babaca is a tropical, seed-sparse fruit with soft, juicy flesh and a tangy, tropical flavor, often used in juices, desserts, and refreshing snacks.
Babaco
Babaco is a seedless tropical fruit with soft, juicy flesh and a sweet-tart, melon-like flavor, enjoyed fresh, blended, or used in desserts.
Bacuri
Bacuri is a tropical Amazonian fruit with thick yellow skin and soft, aromatic white pulp that tastes sweet, tangy, and richly tropical.
Bael
Bael is a fragrant tropical fruit with hard shells and aromatic sweet-tart pulp, valued for its flavor, nutrition, and traditional Ayurvedic uses.
Banana
Banana is a sweet, soft tropical fruit with yellow skin, rich in potassium and fiber, perfect for snacking, baking, or smoothies.
Banyan Fig
The banyan fig fruit is are small red-purple figs from the banyan tree, mildly sweet and often eaten by wildlife more than humans.
Bayberry
Bayberries are aromatic berries from evergreen shrubs, traditionally used for candles, flavoring, and ornamental purposes.
Breadfruit
Breadfruit are large starchy tropical fruit with a potato-like texture, often cooked or roasted for a filling, versatile staple.
Cucamelon
A tiny grape-sized melon with a cucumber-like flavor and a refreshing hint of lime, often called the “mouse melon” or “Mexican sour gherkin.”
Custard apple
Custard apple is a sweet, creamy tropical fruit with soft, custard-like flesh, ideal for eating fresh or in desserts and smoothies.
Dates
Dates are sweet, chewy fruits from the date palm, rich in fiber, natural sugars, and nutrients, enjoyed fresh or dried worldwide.
Dragon fruit
Dragon fruits are a vibrant tropical fruit with sweet, mildly tangy flavor, striking pink skin, and speckled white or red flesh packed with nutrients.
Durian
Durian is a large tropical fruit with a spiky shell and creamy, pungent flesh, prized in Southeast Asia for desserts and savory dishes.
Eggplant
Eggplant is a versatile berry with glossy skin and tender flesh, known for its mild, earthy flavor and ability to absorb spices in many global dishes.
Elderberry
Elderberry, small, dark purple berries known for their tart flavor, often used in syrups, jams, wines, and valued for immune-boosting properties.
Figs
Fig is a soft, sweet fruit with chewy flesh and tiny seeds, enjoyed fresh or dried and valued for flavor, nutrition, and culinary versatility.
Gac Fruit
Gac fruit is a spiky tropical fruit from Southeast Asia with bright red arils, mild flavor, and exceptionally high antioxidants.
Goji berry
A small, bright-red berry known for its sweet-tart flavor and rich antioxidants, traditionally used in Asian cuisine and herbal medicine.
Guaraná
Guaraná is a vibrant Amazonian berry known for its high natural caffeine, bright red pods, and energizing pulp used in drinks, supplements, and teas.
Huckleberry
Huckleberries are small, sweet-tart berries enjoyed fresh or in jams, pies, and desserts, rich in antioxidants and native to North America.
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is a large tropical fruit with spiky green skin, sweet yellow flesh, and a unique flavor, used in desserts, curries, and as a meat substitute.
Jujube
Jujube, also called the red date, is a sweet, chewy fruit enjoyed fresh or dried, valued for its antioxidants and traditional medicinal uses.
Karela (Bitter Gourd)
Karela, or bitter gourd, is a tropical fruit known for its bumpy green skin and strong bitter taste, valued for cooking and traditional wellness uses.
Kiwi
Kiwi is a small, brown, fuzzy fruit with bright green flesh and tiny black seeds, known for its sweet-tart flavor and high vitamin C content.
Kumquat
Kumquat is a small, oval citrus fruit with edible sweet-tart skin, packed with vitamin C and perfect for snacking, marmalades, and cocktails.
Loquat
Loquat is a small, sweet fruit with yellow-orange skin and juicy flesh, perfect for fresh eating, jams, or desserts.
Mango
Mango is a sweet, juicy tropical fruit with smooth skin and fragrant flesh, popular for fresh eating, smoothies, and desserts.
Moon drop grapes
Moon drop grapes are uniquely elongated, deep-purple grapes known for their crisp bite and intensely sweet flavor with a smooth, juicy finish.
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is the aromatic seed of Myristica fragrans, used as a spice, with warm, nutty flavor and small, reddish-brown fruit husks.
Papaya
Papaya is a tropical fruit with orange flesh, sweet flavor, and rich enzymes that aid digestion. It’s enjoyed fresh, in smoothies, or as a healthy snack.
Passion Fruit
The passion fruit is a small exotic fruit with wrinkled purple or yellow skin, bursting with sweet-tart, aromatic pulp full of seeds and flavor.
Pawpaw
Pawpaw is a tropical fruit with soft, custard-like yellow flesh, sweet and tropical flavor, enjoyed fresh or in desserts, smoothies, and baked goods.
Persimmon
Sweet, vibrant orange fruit with smooth skin, enjoyed fresh or dried, rich in fiber, vitamins A and C, and antioxidants for health.
Pineapple
Juicy tropical fruit with a sweet-tart flavor, spiky exterior, rich in vitamin C, manganese, and bromelain for digestion and immunity.
Plum
Plums are juicy stone fruits with smooth skin and sweet-tart flesh, enjoyed fresh, dried, or cooked, offering vibrant color and versatile flavor.
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is a round, ruby-red fruit with juicy seeds, rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and a sweet-tart flavor.
Pomelo
Pomelo (Citrus maxima) is the largest citrus fruit, with a thick skin and juicy, slightly sweet flesh.
Rambutan
Rambutan is a juicy tropical fruit with hairy red skin and sweet, translucent flesh, enjoyed fresh or in fruit salads and desserts.
Soursop
Soursop is a large tropical fruit with spiky green skin, soft white pulp, and a sweet-tart flavor, popular in smoothies, desserts, and juices.
Starfruit
Starfruit, or carambola, is a tropical fruit with a crisp texture and a sweet-tart flavor, shaped like a star when sliced.
Sugar apple
Sugar Apple is a sweet, tropical fruit with creamy, custard-like flesh and a knobby green skin, popular in desserts and eaten fresh.
Tamarillo
Tamarillos, also known as tree tomatoes, are tangy, nutrient-rich fruits with vibrant skin and soft, flavorful flesh.
Tamarind
Tamarind is a tangy tropical fruit used in cooking, beverages, and traditional remedies, known for its sweet-sour flavor and rich aroma.
Ugli fruit
Ugli fruit is a tangy, sweet citrus with rough, wrinkled skin, prized for juicing, eating fresh, and adding a tropical twist to recipes.
White sapote
White sapote is a creamy, sweet tropical fruit with custard-like flesh, perfect for eating fresh, desserts, or smoothies.