5 Exotic and Weird Fruits You Must Try at Least Once

Btw, if you happen to have some travel- addict friends, you should definitely ask them to bring a souvenir — exotic fruits!

1. Jackfruit
It’s the largest tree-borne fruit in the world and can sometimes grow up to 80 lb in weight. The starchy fruit has a subtle sweetness and apple/banana flavor and is native to Southeast Asia.

@plantfullyraw

When cooked, it takes on the flavor of other ingredients and shreds like pulled pork so it is becoming popular in the U.S. as a vegan meat substitute.

@photolover2707

2. Jabuticaba
Jabuticaba is a rare, purple colored fruit native to Southeastern Brazil. Unlike other fruits, jabuticaba bear in the trunk of its tree.

@leandroguerra

This fruit looks like grapes but has tougher outer skin. The whitish pulp of jabuticaba is very fragrant and sweet.

@madameverazani

3. Ackee
Jamaica’s Ackee, originally native to West Africa, looks colorful and delicious…which just goes to show how looks can deceive.

Ripened Ackee turn yellow-red and burst open by themselves — but if you’re unwise enough to pry open an unripened fruit and try the flesh inside, you’ll quickly become a victim of Jamaican Vomiting Sickness, technically known as hypoglycin poisoning. You could be dead within a day.

And don’t even think of trying the seeds. Despite all this, Jamaicans love the ripe yellow flesh of the Ackee fruit, and it’s an ingredient in their national dish.

@wild_food_around_the_world

The Jamaican Ackee is one weird fruit!

@takeahikespike

4. Buddha’s Hand
Ever heard of a Fingered Citron? How about a Buddha’s Hand? Its thick, lemony rind and pith (the white part) is often candied into a delicious citrus delicacy, infused with spirits or made into liqueurs. However, the small amount of inside flesh is quite sour and rarely used in food.

@szahrabahrami

Originating from India and China, the weird looking Buddha’s hand doesn’t taste as bitter, and is mostly used for zesting and flavoring purposes.

@lazygardenbee

5. Aguajefruit
Wrapped up in the reddish scales is the delectable fruit known as Aguaje. Found mostly in Amazon rainforest and many parts of Peru, this fruit is also a great source of Vitamin A and C.

@bakercreekseeds

Its pulp is also occasionally used to treat burns. When fermented, it makes a delicious, exotic wine!

@karenexplora

How many for the list have you tried?
Take the challenge to try them all and let us know your favorite one!