Tropical

Tropical fruits thrive in warm climates and are known for their exotic flavors and textures. Popular examples include mangoes, pineapples, papayas, and bananas. They are commonly eaten fresh, in smoothies, desserts, or salads, and provide essential vitamins, minerals, and energy-boosting nutrients.

Seasonality

All Year

Tropical 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Breadfruit

Breadfruit are large starchy tropical fruit with a potato-like texture, often cooked or roasted for a filling, versatile staple.

Cantaloupe

Cantaloupe is a sweet, fragrant melon with orange flesh, rich in vitamins A and C. It’s a refreshing summer fruit perfect for breakfasts and desserts.

Coconut

Coconuts are versatile tropical fruits known for their refreshing water, and wide culinary and industrial uses. They grow on coconut palms

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.

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.

Grapes

Grapes are sweet, small round berries grown in clusters, enjoyed fresh or dried as raisins, and prized for their antioxidant richness.

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.

Guava

Guava is a sweet tropical fruit with a fragrant aroma, rich in vitamin C, and commonly used in juices, desserts, and jams worldwide.

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.

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.

Lychee

Lychee is a juicy tropical fruit with a fragrant, sweet flavor, delicate pink-red skin, and a single glossy seed, popular in desserts and drinks.

Mango

Mango is a sweet, juicy tropical fruit with smooth skin and fragrant flesh, popular for fresh eating, smoothies, and desserts.

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.