14 Exotic Fruits You Must Try

Bananas, oranges, kiwis and pineapples no longer seem like exotic foods to us. They are exported all over the world and are included in the diet of almost every fruit lover. But there is a wider list of tropical goodies that are rarely found in our supermarkets. Below is a list of exotic fruits that you should definitely try.

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1. Durian. The fruit exudes a fetid aroma, but has a divine taste, reminiscent of a sweet cream of eggs and milk. (Mohd Hafizuddin Husin)

2. Mangosteen. The fruit tastes like a combination of pineapple, grapes and strawberries. Only the inner part of the fruit, similar to garlic, is edible. (Choo Yut Shing)

3. Rambutan. The fruit has a sweet and sour taste reminiscent of green grapes. (Hafiz Issadeen)

4. Morinda citrus (noni). The fruit exudes a fetid odor, reminiscent of the smell of spoiled moldy cheese; taste is slightly bitter. (Scot Nelson)

5. Psidium. The fruit exudes a pleasant aroma, reminiscent of the smell of lemon peel; taste is sweet and sour. (Chetan Kolluri)

6. Pitaya. The fruit has a mild sweet taste. (Michael Canavan)

7. Jackfruit. The pulp of the fruit exudes a pleasant aroma, reminiscent of the smell of banana and pineapple, while the peel has the smell of rotten onions; tastes like pineapple. (Mikhail Esteves)

8. Wooden apple. The edible pulp of the fruit has an astringent texture and a slightly sweet taste. (Hafiz Issadeen)

9. Lychee. It tastes like grapes. (RachelF2SEA)

10. Santol. The pulp of the fruit is juicy and sweet. (whologhy)

11. Longan. The pulp of the fruit has a specific sweet taste with a distinct hint of musk. (Qwan718)

12. Salak. The fruit tastes similar to pineapple and banana at the same time, has a slight nutty flavor. (Tatters ❀)

13. Kafir lime. Has a sour taste. (Scott Ashkenaz)

14. Sugar apple. The fruit exudes a pleasant aroma, reminiscent of the smell of an apricot; taste is sweet. (I like plants!)