Fruit is a delicious way to add some natural sweetness to your diet, and many of us consume apples, bananas or oranges on a daily basis. However, the world is full of many fascinating and rare fruits that you have probably never tried before, or even heard of! These extraordinary species are vibrant with colour, texture, and flavour.
If you’d like to explore a variety of the freshest unusual specimens, one of the easiest ways to do so is to order a large exotic fruit box. This would make a wonderful gift, or be the perfect opportunity to try out some new recipes for spring, such as cocktails, desserts, and smoothies. Here’s a selection of the finest fruits available right now.
Snake fruit (Salak)
Salak is native to Indonesia, and has scaly, reddish-brown skin, hence the nickname. It’s a naturally firm fruit, but when it’s ripe and ready to eat, it will be slightly squeezable. Peel off the tough outer skin to reveal the soft segmented flesh. It is juicy and sweet, with a slight tangy flavour.
Star Apple (Purple Milk Fruit)
Star Apple is native to the West Indies and Greater Antilles, but is now found in many tropical regions of the world. It bears some similarities with the size and shape of an apple, and has a purple skin tinged with green. When sliced in half, you will find a star shaped pattern in the centre. The flesh is soft and sweet, with a hint of strawberry.
Golden Dragon Fruit
Golden Dragon fruit has a vivid yellow skin with a distinctive spiny texture, hence the name. It’s native to South America, and it has a mild and sweet flavour with floral overtones.