An exotic fruit box is a thing of beauty, pleasing the senses with a mixture of vibrant colours, interesting textures and alluring aromas. However, the beauty is definitely more than skin deep: on the inside, these delicious superfoods are powerhouses of vitamins and antioxidants.
Here are four exotic fruits to rejuvenate and reset your wellness routine this spring.
Maracuya/Passion Fruit
Maracuya (also known as passion fruit) is native to Mexico and the skin turns from green to bright yellow as it ripens. The juicy seeded pulp contained within the hard skin is sweet and tangy, and is perfect for adding to breakfast cereals, smoothies, and desserts. It’s also packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, and may help to replenish dry skin.
Baby Colombian Mangoes
When ripe, the Baby Colombian Mango will turn golden yellow with a faint red blush. The smooth sweet flesh is delicious eaten on its own or used as an ingredient in salads, curries, ice cream, and cocktails. The flesh is rich in carotenoids, which play a key role in protecting the eyes from the effects of sunlight and blue light from digital screens.
Dragon Fruit
With its vivid yellow skin and striking spiny texture, dragon fruit is the showstopper of any fruit bowl. However, its qualities certainly don’t stop there: it is also packed with vitamin C which supports the immune system and good skin health, and is also high in fibre. This means that it will give you a hit of sweetness without spiking your sugar levels.
Achachairu
Native to South America, achachairu turns from green to reddish brown as it ripens. The soft white flesh within is tart yet sweet, and is a good source of fibre and B vitamins to support health digestion and energy production.