Exotic fruits, of which few have heard. Photo

Bananas, oranges and kiwi is no surprise.

Not only that, nature has given man the opportunity to admire such creations.

Even so, everyone can enjoy any fruit and try the incomparable taste. But not only the palate business! If you ever saw all the fruit in one place, you would understand that it is a real colourful Paradise. This is even cooler colors of the rainbow! Do not believe! Then see and remember!

Limoncello, or lemon-Bremen. Perhaps many have not heard that there is such a fruit. But I do know that there is a famous eponymous liqueur, which is famous for Italy. The homeland of this fruit is the Republic of the Dominican Republic, but thanks to Italy’s Limoncello learned around the world. It is not necessary to say that the taste of the fruit is almost the same as that of ripe lemon, but the smell! The scent of lemons-Bremen are so stunning that no lemons can’t be compared to him. Externally Limoncello look like little lemons and green color with a thick peel. You can eat either in whole or for preparing various dishes.

Passionfruit. Home to the aroma of Brazil, but it also actively grows in Australia, New Zealand, South America, South Africa, Hawaii and the Philippines. This fruit has a lot of interesting names: passion fruit, edible passion flower, passionflower, and Granadilla. The passion fruit is similar to the usual purple plum with a thick peel. The taste of ripe passion fruit is sweet and juicy. Of course, the fruit can be eaten raw, but most often it is used as a juice or Supplement.

Kumquat. Only recently many people were not even aware about what is “kumquat”. Today it can be found in almost every store and even wonder. This fruit grows in the South of China, in the United States, southern Europe, Japan, Southeast Asia and the middle East. Externally, the kumquat looks like a small bright-orange fruits are ellipsoidal in shape. Almost like a ball for Rugby, only in very reduced form. The taste of this fruit is specific: the juicy sweet notes resonate with a sharp acidic taste. To eat a kumquat in its raw form and for cooking all sorts of dishes.

Mangosteen. Mangosteen is the exotic fruit and grows in Indonesia and Malaysia, and also in some parts of Southeast and South Asia. This fruit resembles a large purple balls with a hard, thick rind. But the most interesting thing in mangostine is it divided into slices the flesh, tastes like an orange. There is a legend that this fruit was a favorite food of Queen Victoria, so secretly among fruits it is called “king”.

Carambola. The homeland of this fruit is considered to be Southeast Asia, where the carambola grows everywhere. Carambola “star fruit” got its name due to a regular five-pointed star in cross section. The taste is as sour and sweet. Sour carambola is often used in salads, while the sweet kind of like a mixture of grapes, lemon and mango. Carambola is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals and is low calorie.

Lychee. The birthplace of this amazing fruit is considered to be China. Currently, litchi is grown widely throughout South-East Asia. In its form resembles a small lychee nuts in a tight red skinned with brown stone inside. The taste of the fruit resembles the pulp of white grapes. You can use it in raw form or for a variety of desserts. In any case, you will definitely appreciate the taste of this wonderful fruit.

The jackfruit. Jackfruit is known throughout the world as Indian bread tree and national pride of Bangladesh. Of all the fruits available on the planet, the jackfruit is considered the largest. Cut the smell of the fruit resembles a mixture of banana and pineapple. Taste almost the same. Jackfruit can be eaten straight raw. In some countries, from the pulp make the most delicious marmalade. Unripe fruit the fruit used as a vegetable that can be steamed, boiled, fried.

The rambutan. Rambutan is native to Indonesia. Most of the people he was attracted by its unique hairy sheath and red color peel. Do not worry, because fruit is very easy to clean. The taste of the rambutan resembles another exotic fruit – Lychee, sweet taste. This fruit can be eaten virtually with branches, and if you learn a couple of recipes with the fruit, you will be able to surprise even experienced gourmets.

Civano. An exotic fruit grown in Africa, California, Chile, Australia and New Zealand. The world has several names: African horned cucumber, West Indian gherkin, horned melon, anguria. In its form resembles a hybrid of melon and cucumber. Taste civano is quite unusual and is similar to a mix of banana, lemon and cucumber. An interesting mix, isn’t it? Most often used as a decorative element, although the fruit, of course, edible and has a rich stock of useful vitamins. We do not recommend keeping in the fridge!

Dragon fruit. The unusual fruit is considered a fruit of a cactus, and even the form and the outer shell is reminiscent of the prickly vegetable. Grows dragon fruit in Mexico and Central and South America. In many countries it is also known as pitaya, dragon pearl or strawberry pear. This fruit has a pleasant sweet flavour reminiscent of strawberries and pears. The pitaya is used either as a separate dish or as the perfect complement to vodka or various desserts. But, remember that before you enjoy dragon fruit, you have to get rid of a huge number of black seeds in the pulp of pitaya.

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