Exotic Fruits, Spices and Vegetables
Ginger
A root well known as a remedy for travel sickness, nausea and indigestion
Almond
a source of vitamin E, copper, magnesium, and high-quality protein
Salak
called snake fruit because of its reddish-brown scaly skin and grows at the base of palm
Cinnamon
comes from the bark of a tree
Jujube
commonly called red date, Chinese date, Korean date, or Indian date
Loganberry
cultivated from crossing a blackberry and a raspberry
Anise
flavor has similarities to black liquorice
Wasabi
from Japan, relative of horseradish
Mangosteen
grows mainly in Southeast Asia, southwest India and other tropical areas, and the fruit is segmented like an orange
Noni
grows on a small tropical evergreen tree, commonly referred to as "cheese fruit" or "vomit fruit" because of its unpleasant odor
Tamarind
indigenous to tropical Africa, a unique sweet and sour flavor used in cuisines all over the world
Romanesco
its form is a natural approximation of a fractal
Horned Melon
lime green, jelly-like flesh with a refreshingly fruity taste, and texture similar to a passionfruit or pomegranate
Satsuma
one of the sweetest citrus varieties, usually seedless
Acai Berry
packed with antioxidants, amino acids, fibre, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals
Peanut
sometimes called "ground peas" because they grow underground
Artichoke
technically a flower bud that has not yet bloomed
Cashew
technically seeds, not nuts
Persimmon
typically in season from September to December
Bok Choy
Chinese cabbage
Kumquat
Citrus japonica
Durian
Food writer Richard Sterling has written "its odor is best described as...turpentine and onions, garnished with a gym sock. It can be smelled from yards away."
Loquat
Fruit has soft texture that tastes like apple
Custard Apple
Annona reticulata
Pomegranate
Belongs to the berry family and native to the Middle East
Kohlrabi
Brassica oleracea
Papaya
Originally from southern Mexico, Central America, and northern South America
Jicama
Pachyrhizus erosus
Dragon Fruit
Produced by cactus
Rose Hip (decorative)
Rosa moyesii
Rose Apple (common)
Syzygium samaragense
Starfruit
The entire fruit is edible and is usually eaten out of hand. They may also be used in cooking and can be made into relishes, preserves, and juice drinks.
Rambutan
The name of this fruit comes from the Malay word for 'hairy,' and this refers to the spiky rind.
Passion Fruit
They can be yellow, red, purple and green.
Pecan
Trees are native to North America and over 80% of the world's crop of this product comes from the United States.