8 Unique Fruits Around The World

F ruits, Nature's Dessert!

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Although coined long ago, the aphorism fits perfectly when it comes to inculcating a fruit-filled diet. Consumption of fruits depends on the height, age, sex, weight, and physical activity of a person. 

Fruits have been prevalent in diet plans across the world and they provide numerous health benefits. People consuming a larger amount of fruit have a reduced risk of illnesses and chronic diseases. There are fruits you never would have seen before. Some of them are only specific to a continent or available in specific stores providing vital health nutrients and body maintenance.

Countless health benefits for fruits lower in calories may be helpful for people aiming to lose fat and weight. Heart attacks and strokes are prevented by eating a diet rich in fruits to increase the intake of fiber and potassium which are normally not obtained from food. With above 2000 unique fruits around the world, you might find it difficult to pick from! The focus is to eat fruits of all colors for all sets of nutrients.

Bored of eating repetitive fruits? We have listed a few you wouldn't have heard of:

1. Ackee

The national fruit of Jamaica is one of its types, as it can get poisonous if unripe. The skin and seeds are inedible and the yellow flesh is used often in savory dishes. Ackee is a flavorsome fruit and when cooked with spices and seasoning, it is known to be one of Jamaica’s greatest delicacies. You might have heard, Usain Bolt has it for breakfast!

2. Jackfruit

The national fruit of Bangladesh and one of their top crops. Jackfruit comes in different sizes and the flavor depends on if eaten cooked or uncooked. It has a thick rind above the edible flesh that is consumed both raw, or cooked. 

3. Mangosteen

Found in the Philippines and Indonesia, this is a hard-shelled fruit with a tangy-sweet flavor. It is known as the fruit queen because Queen Victoria had announced to confess knighthood to whoever brought her one. The exquisite and royal fruit has a taste that is a mixture of lychee, pineapple, strawberry, and peach. The tough processing and growing of mangosteens have made it unknown amongst the majority o0f people.

4. Starfruit

Known as native to Asia, this fruit is insta worthy due to the slices which show as stars cut out. The edible fruit has a mix of sweet and sour tastes, the smaller variety being sour and the larger variety being sweet. Starfruit is loaded with fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants making it a healthy and nutritious dietary addition. However, people with kidney diseases need to take precautions and consult a doctor before consumption. 

5. Pomelo

Belonging to the citrus class of fruits, pomelo is a teardrop shaped larger but sweeter grapefruit version. The pale rind covers a green flesh and grows upto the size of a cantaloupe. Due to the richness of fiber, pomelo prevents constipation as a medical benefit. Being low in calories, pomelo is used for weight maintenance, improving bone function and management of chronic diseases.

6. Jabuticaba

A summer fruit growing in Brazil, the jabuticaba is similar in appearance to grapes (also known as the Brazilian grape tree). Jabuticaba is used to treat asthma, inflammation, and sore throats. A tarty yet sweet taste with the right amount of antioxidants serves a great deal in many health conditions.

7. Rose Apples

Also known as Wax Jambu, water apple, bell fruit, and Jamaican apple, it is a bell shaped fruit red or green in color. It has a striking resemblance to guava and can be eaten raw or in food preparations like jellies and jams. Being high in nutrients, rose apples have been found effective in diabetic therapies. The negligible cholesterol quantity makes them a more healthier alternative.

8. Cucamelon

The watermelon look alike is from a distant family of cucumbers with. It has a tangy flavor with a cucumber like taste. The cucamelon crops are productive and have a potential for disease resistance so a perfect fruit for pickling or snacking!

The list can go on and on if you are looking for unique fruits around the world to add diversity to your plate. The actual fun is trying out the strangest fruits. But knowing what health impact they might have is all the more important. Extend your fruit palette and taste these delicacies from across the world!