Exotic fruit

Exotic fruits but also tropical fruits are fruits that originate from warm countries. Consider countries such as Mexico, Brazil or Colombia. Exotic fruits require a tropical or subtropical climate to grow well.

Various types of exotic fruits and tropical fruits

There are a lot of different exotic fruits, some of which are less popular than others. To give an example you can think of the banana but also the kiwi. Everyone actually knows these fruits but not everyone knows that banana and kiwi are really exotic fruits after all. Below, we will take a closer look at the popular and less popular fruits.

Popular exotic fruits:

Kiwi: The Kiwi is originally from China where they also call it Yang Tao The Kiwi falls under exotic fruits and is a source of vitamins. For example, kiwis contain not only Vitamin C and Antioxidants but also Potassium and Folate. In addition to being a source of vitamin, the Kiwi is also very tasty making it a very prized piece of fruit. For this reason, the kiwi can be found in the fruit bowl of many people’s homes as an exotic fruit.

Mango: The Mango was first cultivated in India. Mango is very healthy and is rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin B and various minerals. There are over 1000 different varieties of mangoes but the king among mangoes is still the Alphonso Mango. The flesh of the Alphonso Mango is highly aromatic and saffron-colored. You taste mangoes a lot in smoothies because of their fresh and sweet taste. Therefore, the mango is a very popular exotic fruit.

Avocado: The Avocado is very popular and is actually a fruit vegetable. Because the nutritional value of an Avocado is excellent, this exotic fruit is often recommended for weight loss. A whole Avocado contains about 325 kcal. Although this might deter, the Avocado actually offers the opportunity to lose weight in a healthy and responsible way with exotic fruits in the diet.

Jackfruit: Jackfruit is a tropical fruit that grows on trees in South America, Africa and Asia. The Jackfruit is easily recognized by its prickly and green structure just like the Durian. Jackfruits can weigh more than 50KG each. In doing so, Jackfruit is very popular among vegetarians and vegans because unripe Jackfruit can be used as a meat substitute.

Less popular exotic fruits:

Mangistan: The Mangistan is also called the Queen of Fruits, this is due to the little crown on top of the fruit. The fruit is divided into 8 segments, these segments are juicy and have a sweet and sour taste. In addition, this piece of exotic fruit is very healthy and rich in Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B and C.

Carambola (star fruit): Carambola is also called star fruit because of its star-shaped appearance. The taste of star fruit is crunchy and has a sour taste. This piece of exotic fruit is often seen in smoothies and fruit salads. In addition, it is the perfect lemon substitute. Carambola is also often seen as a decoration in restaurants because the fruit looks particularly beautiful.

Physalis: The Physalis, also called Lampoon Plant, Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry. The edible berry is wrapped around the leaves and has a sour taste. The berry contains many vitamins such as Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Physalis is often used as decoration but can also be used in fruit salads.