The 10 Most Beautiful Exotic Fruits In The World

Original source : http://www.buzzfeed.com
Posted : May 2011
Author : the admin

1. Dragon Fruit

Native to Mexico and Central and South America.
Taste: This amazing fruit can be described as a cross between a strawberry and a pear. Its delicious red berry flavor can be enjoyed all by itself, infused with vodka or on top of any luscious dessert. But crave it you will!

2. Kiwano Melon

Native to Kalahari Desert, Africa
Taste: Despite its intimidating looks, this funky little melon tastes like a mix of bananas, limes, and cucumbers. And, like a banana, it does not have to be refrigerated.

3. Rambutan

Native to Malay Archipelago, Southeast Asia
Taste: Rambutan is lightly sweet and mild in flavor, similar taste as the lychee!

4. Jackfruit

Native to southwestern India, Bangladesh, Philippines and Sri Lanka
Taste: Like a cross between a pineapple and banana.

5. Lychee

Native to southern China, found in India, Taiwan
Taste: Lychee fruit is sweet, with a taste somewhat like the combination of a pear and a grape.

6. Star Fruit

Native to Indonesia, India and Sri Lanka
Taste: Star fruit tastes like a combination of plums, pineapple and lemons. The fruit is not too sweet, and is a wonderful alternative for most of our common winter fruits.

7. Mangosteen

Native to the Sunda Islands and the Moluccas
Taste: Like a tropical fruit explosion in your mouth.

8. Kumquat

Native to China
Taste: Kumquats have a very distinctive taste. The skin, which can be eaten, is sweet, while the flesh inside is sour.

9. Passion Fruit

Native to South America, grown in India, New Zealand, Brazil, etc
Taste: The passion fruit tastes rich, ripe and sweet. Its amazing aromatic flavor will linger in your mouth long after you are done devouring it.

10. Limoncillo

Native to the Dominican Republic
Taste: This fruit is cantaloupe colored and tends to be very sweet.

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