Try exotic fruits..

[Riz]

Salaam Everyone..


Some of these i have never seen before especially the "African cucumber" i may try that for next season, not found a English website that sells the seeds though. The only fruit i have tried on this list is the lychee, Anyone tried any of the fruits ? Please give us a taste report :boots:

[Riz]

1. Rambutan
Native to Malay Archipelago, Southeast Asia
Coming from an evergreen tree, the Rambutan fruit resembles the Lychees, have a leathery red skin and are covered with spines. Rambutan is a popular garden fruit tree and one of the most famous in Southeast Asia. The fruit is sweet and juicy, being commonly found in jams or available canned. http://blog.hotelclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/01_rambutan.jpg (http://blog.hotelclub.com/10-must-try-exotic-fruits/rambutan/)
2. Jackfruit
Native to southwestern India, Bangladesh, Philippines and Sri Lanka
Jackfruit is a common fruit for Asia and Australia and considered as one of the largest tree borne fruit in the world. The juicy pulp around the seeds have a taste similar to pineapple, but milder. Apart from canned jackfruit, it is also available as sweet chips. The wood of the tree is used for making various musical instruments, while the fruit is a common ingredient for many Asian dishes.
http://blog.hotelclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/02_jackfruit.jpg (http://blog.hotelclub.com/10-must-try-exotic-fruits/jackfruit/)
3. Passion Fruit
Native to South America, grown in India, New Zealand, Brazil, etc
The passion fruit has a soft, juicy interior full of seeds, being commonly found in juices to boost their flavors. There are two types of passion fruit: the golden one (maracuyá), similar to a grapefruit and the dark purple passion fruit (gulupa), comparable in terms of size with a lemon. However, the latter ones have been reported as being mildly poisonous.
http://blog.hotelclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/03_passion_fruit.jpg (http://blog.hotelclub.com/10-must-try-exotic-fruits/passion-fruit/)

[Riz]

4. Lychee
Native to southern China, found in India, Taiwan
Coming from an evergreen tree, the lychee or litchi are small white flesh fruits, covered in a red rind, rich in vitamin C and with a grape-like texture. The fruit has started making its appearance in markets worldwide, refrigerated or canned with its taste intact.
http://blog.hotelclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/04_lychee.jpg (http://blog.hotelclub.com/10-must-try-exotic-fruits/lychee/)
5. Star fruit
Native to Indonesia, India and Sri Lanka
The star fruit comes from the carambola, a species of tree with pink flowers grown even in the US. The golden-yellow fruit is crunchy, sweet, with a taste of pineapples, apples and kiwis combined. There are two kinds of star fruits - acidulate and sweet, both rich in vitamin C. The fruit is particularly juice, some even making wine out of it.
http://blog.hotelclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/05_starfruit.jpg (http://blog.hotelclub.com/10-must-try-exotic-fruits/star-fruit/)
6. Mangosteen
Native to the Sunda Islands and the Moluccas.
The mangosteen is another evergreen tree that produces oddly shaped fruits. The fruits are purple, creamy, described as citrus with a hint of peach. It is rich in antioxidants, some scientists even suggesting it can lower risk against certain human diseases, such as cancer. There are even legends about Queen Victoria offering a reward to the one that brings her the fruit.
http://blog.hotelclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/06_mangosteen.jpg (http://blog.hotelclub.com/10-must-try-exotic-fruits/mangosteen/)
7. Kumquat
Native to China
The kumquats or cumquats are small edible fruits resembling oranges that grow in a tree related to the Citrus. As with most of the fruits in the Citrus family, the kumquats are eaten raw. They are often used in marmalade and jelly but also in alcoholic drinks such as liquor. The Taiwanese add it to their teas, while others boil it and use it as a remedy for sore throats.
http://blog.hotelclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/07_kumquat.jpg (http://blog.hotelclub.com/10-must-try-exotic-fruits/kumquat/)

[Riz]

8. Durian
Native to Brunei, Malaysia and Indonesia
Also known as the “King of Fruits,” Durian has a very particular odor, a unique taste and is covered by a hard husk. Having a disagreeable smell, compared to skunk spray or sewage, the fruit is forbidden in hotels and public transportations in Southeast Asia. Still, the whole experience is worth it, considering the absolutely divine taste of the Durian.
http://blog.hotelclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/08_durian.jpg (http://blog.hotelclub.com/10-must-try-exotic-fruits/durian/)
9. Dragon Fruit
Native to Mexico and Central and South America
Dragon fruit, strawberry pear or pitaya is a fruit of several cactus species with a sweet delicate taste and creamy pulp. The most common dragon fruit is the red pitaya, but other varieties include the Costa Rica pataya and the yellow pataya. Juice or wine can be obtained from the fruit, while the flowers can be eaten or used for tea.
http://blog.hotelclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/09_dragon_fruit.jpg (http://blog.hotelclub.com/10-must-try-exotic-fruits/dragon-fruit/)
10. African cucumber
Native to Kalahari Desert, Africa
The African cucumber, horned melon or melano is a fruit that can be best described as melon with horns. It originated in the Kalahari Desert and is now present in California and New Zealand. The dark green pulp reminds one of bananas, limes, passion fruit and cucumber. It is often used for decorating food but also in smoothies and sundaes.
http://blog.hotelclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/10_african_horned_cucumber.jpg (http://blog.hotelclub.com/10-must-try-exotic-fruits/african-cucumber/)


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[~Obsidian~]

Ooh those look so odd! Yes I was thinking of passion fruit and loquat :D but only because I love eating them, I wouldn't know where to find the rest! (Apart from jackfruit, and they don't sound very pleasant :D)

[Riz]

the dragon fruit and the African cucumber's are just aliens... just love all the vivid colours :)

[~Obsidian~]

Yeah! African cucumber is new to me, the other one I discovered here (http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?t=67248) (its an odd thread, but it's got some interesting stuff in it!

[Kirsten]

Ever heard of an Ugly Fruit?

http://images.inmagine.com/img/foodcollection/fdc_single1/fdc900115.jpg

An ugli fruit (pronounced as ugly) is a Jamaican tangelo, a citrus fruit created by hybridizing a grapefruit (or pomelo according to some sources) and a tangerine. Its species is Citrus reticulata x Citrus paradisi.

My local supermarket spells it "Ugly Fruit", and they have some truly ugly ones, lol!!

[Tania]

The rambutan its not a good fruit.

[Riz]

The rambutan its not a good fruit.

i have never tasted it.. looks like a lychee which are juicy and sweet

[Riz]

Ever heard of an Ugly Fruit?

http://images.inmagine.com/img/foodcollection/fdc_single1/fdc900115.jpg



My local supermarket spells it "Ugly Fruit", and they have some truly ugly ones, lol!!

Haha..

it does look a bit ugly !!

did you ever try it !!?

[Kirsten]

Nope, never :) It looks like it would taste good though.

I found a place on campus selling durian. It's wrapped in about three layers of bags and then a box. I wasn't brave enough to try it!

[felicity]

Does anyone know how to grow grapes, from seed or cuttings|?

[pwr_wrx]

I have a grapevine outside..i would love to get more growing from cuttings