The globalization has managed to bring to our markets countless previously unknown products .In a few hours you can reach our edible homes from other parts of the world, some of which are surprising for their shape and taste.Join us to discover 7 edible fruits that you probably did not know .
Unknown edible fruits
We have chosen these seven fruits because they are the ones that have surprised us the most.
1. Citrus australasica or finger file.It is a natural citrus from Queensland and New South Wales (Australia).Its flavor is described as similar to lime and as «an effervescent explosion of spicy flavor».There are varied colors ranging from black to yellow, through green or red and usually measure between 6 and 10 cm.
Their juice is used as a dressing and they are usually made with this fruit jams and pickles .
2.Hand of Buddha
It's another citrus, a variety of citron that comes in the form of fingers .It originally comes from the northeast of China and India.Their fruit has practically no meat, but the peel and marrow-which is not bitter-are used for cooking.
In many Buddhist temples it can be found as an offering and is very much appreciated to aromatize rooms and clothes.
3.Mora of the swamps
The blackberry is found in the northern hemisphere in mountain areas .You can especially taste it in the Nordic Countries, Canada and Alaska.Blackberries are golden yellow and have a lot of vitamin C .They are soft and juicy and if consumed when they are not quite ripe they have a slightly sour taste; if they have matured the taste is close to that of yogurt.
They are usually consumed in jams, cakes, juices or spirits.
4.Umbu
Originally from the northeast of Brazil , the Umbu or Spondias tuberosa is a tree that reaches 6 meters high and whose fruit forms an important part of the diet of the inhabitants of that zone of Brazil.The pulp when ripening becomes watery and is used both for juices and for jams or ice cream by adding milk and sugar .
5. Carissa macrocarpa or Natal Plum
The native plum comes from South Africa , although currently its cultivation is widespread in Nicaragua .The fruit is rich in ascorbic acid and minerals. Only the fruit is consumed since the rest of the plant is poisonous.It is eaten both raw and cooked in cakes, jams or jellies.and it has a very nice sweet taste .
6. Jack or Panapen Tree
Jack's Tree , Jaca or Panapen produces the national fruit of Bangladesh and Indonesia .Although they are also grown today in the Caribbean and in some places in South America and Africa, this fruit has a mango-like texture and color .The juice is very sweet with an acidic point that looks like a mixture of mango and orange.
There are many varieties and in some the fruits weigh up to 36 kg.They are a good source of fiber.
7.Durian
The Durian tree is native to Southeast Asia .It is a tree that can reach 25 meters high and its fruit, which according to the species can be round or square, weigh 2 or 3 kilos. It has a creamy texture similar to avocado and an intense and very pleasant flavor.Despite having a high nutritional value It has a serious problem: its bad smell. This resembles that of the forbidden onion and is very persistent, so it is forbidden to consume it in many public places.
Did you know this edible fruits so curious ? Do they receive any other name in your country? What other fruits unknown to most do you consume? Share it with us! If you liked this article, you might want to read:
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