What are exotic fruits? We all know about fruits local to us. Fruits that we can easily source and buy from our local supermarkets. We also know all about their health benefits and what they can do for our well-being. But how much do we know about exotic fruits? Fruits that don’t come from our local area and aren’t regularly shipped in to be sold on our markets. Well, there are plenty of exotic fruits out there for you to get stuck in with.
It’s a good idea to have a look through our list and we’ll even include some benefits at the end about some of the most popular exotic fruits we can find. We think you’ll be plenty surprised by how beneficial exotic fruits can really be for you!
Exotic Fruits
List Of Exotic Fruits
- Aboujahl Watermelon
- Acai
- Ackee
- Akebia
- Araza
- Atemoya
- Banana passion fruit
- Barrel Cactus
- Black Sapote
- Breadfruit
- Buddha’s Hand
- Cape Gooseberry
- Cempedak
- Chayote
- Cheese Fruit
- Cherimoya
- Crowberry
- Cucamelon
- Cupuacu
- Dragon Fruit
- Durian
- Egg Fruit
- Feijoa
- Finger Lime
- Fruit Salad Plant
- Guava
- Hala Fruit
- Honeyberry
- Ice Cream Bean
- Imbe
- Indian Gooseberry
- Indian Olive
- Indian Plum
- Jabuticaba
- Jackfruit
- Java Plum
- Jenipapo
- Jocote
- Jujube
- Kiwano
- Kiwifruit
- Kumquat
- Langsat
- Long Mulberry
- Longan
- Lulo
- Lychee
- Mamey
- Mangosteen
- Medlar
- Myrobalan
- Nipa Palm
- Pandanus
- Papaya
- Passion Fruit
- Persimmon
- Plantain
- Platonia
- Pomelo
- Prickly Pear
- Rambutan
- Red Banana
- Rose Apple
- Safou
- Saguaro
- Salak
- Santol
- Sapodilla
- Star Fruit
- Strawberry Tree
- Sugar Apple
- Surinam Cherry
- Tamarillo
- Tamarind
- Ugli
- White Jamun
- Wood Apple
Exotic Fruits And Their Benefits
Cherimoya
The cherimoya is called a custard apple for its unique flavor and texture combination. There are plenty of health benefits included with this deliciously exotic fruit, as they are high in fiber, iron, potassium, and vitamin B & C.
Jackfruit
A jackfruit is incredibly large and they aren’t often sold as a whole fruit. You usually find them bought as either halves or quarters. They have become quite the stable as a meat-replacement in a lot of vegan dishes for their unique texture that is akin to that of pulled pork. Jackfruit is also a great source of protein, vitamin A, fiber, copper, and manganese.
Araza
This one is fairly uncommon compared to some of the others on the list – perhaps one of the more remote exotic fruits of them all. It is native to the Amazon rainforest and is not yet commercially sold. However, research has shown that it may have excellent preventative properties for cancer and it has been shown to control blood pressure.
Durian
An incredibly strong-smelling exotic fruit known to originate from Southeast Asia. It smells so strongly that a lot of public places in these parts actually refuse to allow you to bring it in. Durian is packed full of vitamin C, potassium, iron, and plenty of fiber too. Just one durian a day goes a long way to getting your whole fiber intake.
Mangosteen
Originating from Indonesia and purple in color, the Mangosteen has become very popular in countries like Jamaica over recent years. It is most commonly found in jams and is high in vitamins B & C, fiber, iron, riboflavin, and manganese. You really can’t go wrong with a bit of mangosteen in your diet if you can get your hands on it.
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