Interesting Fruits

3. – originated in Mexico, belong in the same family as tomatoes, and make sure to choose ones that have a dry/papery husk, it is known to be slightly more acidic and less sweet than tomatoes
6. - in Ancient Greek mythology this was known as the "fruit of the dead," and it has vitamins C, K, and folate
9. – a citrus fruit, common ingredient in Japanese cuisine, and it is generally used in a similar manner as lemons are
10. – this fruit is covered in a thick, roughly textured, pink-red skin, and it is known to have a crisp, sweet, floral taste
11. – this tropical, large fruit has a spiky outer skin, this fruit works well with savory foods as well as sweet, and may taste like a cross between a banana and pineapple
13. - the exterior of this fruit is covered in thorns, and this fruit is known to smell terrible, also known in some areas as the “king of fruit”
14. – also known as carambola, when cut it resembles a star, intake of this fruit should be avoided for those with kidney stones or have kidney failure due to it containing caramboxin and oxalic acid

1. – this small, round, and sweet fruit is often thought to taste like a peach and apricot mixed together, and due to its golden color, this fruit represents gold and wealth, in China
2. – also known as dragon fruit, it’s black, crunchy seeds contain fatty acids linoleic acid, and linolenic acid, some consider it to taste like a cross between a kiwi and a pear
4. – this fruit’s exterior is a deep reddish-purple color, with a white interior, known in some areas as the “queen of fruit,” and it has a sweet and tangy taste
5. – this fruit gets its name from the Malay word rambut, meaning “hair,” as this fruit has a red, hairy exterior
7. – this is a small, round, citrus fruit, with its flavors being similar to that of passion fruit, lemon, and tangerine
8. - native to Mexico and Central America, this fruit if often cooked like a vegetable
12. – this fruit is about the size of an olive and is orange in color, the flavor is slightly sweet, but tends to be quite sour, and you can also eat the skin.