Ten of the Worlds Craziest Looking Fruit and What They Taste Like

Ten of the Worlds Craziest Looking Fruit and What They Taste Like

When it comes to weird and unusual fruits they can often look just like the fruits we have in the local supermarket, but not these ten you are about to see. They are the craziest looking fruits from around the world and today we find out just what they look and taste like…

Ten of the Worlds Craziest Looking Fruit and What They Taste Like

Dragon Fruit (Pitaya)

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What does it taste like? With the same texture as a Kiwi it as a subtle taste that is mouth-watering and juicy, but only very slightly sweet making it great for feeling refreshed.

Kumquats (Citrus japonica)

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What does it taste like? They might look like baby oranges, but these little fruits that can be eaten whole. But strangle most people prefer to skin them, then eat the sweet lime tasting skin and save the inner sour grape like taste for use in recipes. So basically the reverse of an orange with a sweet and sour lime taste.

Nipplefruit (Solanum mammosum)

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What does Nipplefruit taste like? These inedible little fruits are said to taste like the saltiest, most bitter cooking apple in the world and are not something you will find in anyone’s fruit bowl anytime soon. I just feel sorry for the first person to have tried one!

Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum)

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What does Rambutan taste like? These hairy little balls are said to taste much like white grapes, a mix of sweet and sour from the same fruit, but they also have a Lychee style texture that makes them even juicier than your average grape.

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Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis)

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What does Breadfruit taste like? Some people say it as a tough potato-like texture and other say it is easier to pull apart like bread. But almost everyone says it tastes like sweet potato, all starchy and slightly sweet.

Buddha’s Hand (Citrus medica)

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What does Buddha’s Hand taste like? If you imagine the sweetest lemon you have ever tasted you get pretty much what this fruit is like. With an orange like texture inside each finger, it is a tasty treat that is perfect for desserts and puddings.

Snake Fruit (Salacca zalacca)

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What does Snake Fruit taste like? It is said to not only have the skin of a snake in appearance, but also the bite of one in the level or sourness it has. If you enjoy pineapple and lime juice drink you will find the taste to be pretty much the same only lighter with a kick of sourness.

Ackee Apple (Blighia sapida)

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What does Ackee Apple taste like? When asked to describe what this fruit tastes like most people will tell you it tastes of hard-boiled eggs but smells like cream cheese. You have to be really careful with this fruit because it’s poisonous until it is ripe so you need to know the point at which it is safe to eat.

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Cheese Fruit (Morinda citrifolia)

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What does it Cheese Fruit like? If you like the taste of blue cheese you will love this fruit. With a strong, sharp taste and loads of seeds to spit out (or swallow), it is not the sort of fruit you would want to eat a lot of. Its called a Vomit Fruit for a reason!

Hala Fruit (Pandanus tectorius)

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What does Hala Fruit taste like? While you might think it is the spherical core that is the edible part it is the phalanges that grow outwards that you eat. With a very chewy texture, they contain a sweet juice that is almost like a prune, only lighter.