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1. Gac Fruit

Gac fruit plants, also known as Momordica cochinchinensis, are tropical, perennial vines in the cucumber and melon family (Cucurbitaceae), native to Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, and southern parts of China. These spiky, red, unusual fruits have a mild, sweet taste—some people say they taste like a mix between avocado and pumpkin. Gac fruit has 10 times more beta-carotene than carrots and 70 times more lycopene than tomatoes! Along with their impressive nutritional value, Gac fruits are popular in a Vietnamese rice dish called xôi gấc, as well as in smoothies and salads. Gac is also used as a natural food coloring because of its rich, red pigment.

2. Jamun Fruit

Jamun fruits, also known as Java plum or by its scientific name Syzygium cumini, are a tropical evergreen tree native to India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and the Andaman Islands. These small, deep purple fruits have a flavor similar to plums and blackberries but are slightly more sour, making them amazing in juices, sorbets, chutneys, jams, smoothies, and more. Jamun fruits are known to stain people’s lips and tongues for hours due to their natural, deep purple color. Another crazy fact is that Jamun trees can live for centuries—some people have even reported that the trees were still yielding fruit after being over a century old!

3. Jabuticaba

Jabuticaba plants, also known as Brazilian grapes or (Plinia cauliflora), are evergreen trees native to southeastern Brazil. These unusual fruits grow directly on the trunk of the tree and taste like grape jelly, but with a more tart, twist. They can be used to make wines, jams, syrups, and more. The name Jabuticaba comes from the Tupi language and means “turtle fat”, due to its fascinating jelly-like texture!

4. Cupuaçu

Cupuaçu, also called (Theobroma grandiflorum), are tropical rainforest trees in the cacao family, native to Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. These fruits taste like a combination of pineapple and chocolate, making them amazing in juices, smoothies, sweets, jams, desserts, chocolates, and even moisturizers!

Cupuaçu fruits are typically harvested in the Amazon rainforest, and due to strict export laws, raw Cupuaçu fruits are not legally allowed to exit the country. This is why you may have seen it in juices instead of it on it’s own!

5. Mangosteen

Mangosteen is a sweet exotic fruit that is native to Southeast Asia. These are the national fruits of Thailand. Underneath the thick skin there’s white, sweet, juice flesh. This tastes similar to cherries, peaches and strawberries. Mangosteen is great for foods such as jams; jellies; juices; wines and also eaten on their own. Mangosteen has a wide range of vitamins and minerals, consisting of carbohydrates, vitamin B9, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, fibre, copper, magnesium and manganese.

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#1 Star Fruit

Star fruits are a spectacular looking fruit native to Southeast Asia, Australia and even Florida. They have a very unique flavour often compared with grapes and citrus fruits. These fruits can be used in jams, sorbets, soups, curries, salads and more. Star fruit also has many vitamins such as fiber, vitamin C, copper, vitamin B5, folate, potassium, vitamin A and magnesium.

#2 Chocolate Vine (Akebia Quinata)

Akebia quinatas are a climbing shrub native to Japan, Korea and China. These fruits don’t taste like chocolate at all, they have a coconut milk flavour and are used to make wine, salads and are eaten on there own.

#3 Passion Fruit

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Passion fruits are native to southern Brazil, Northern Argentina and Paraguay. They taste tangy with a blend of kiwi, citrus fruits and melon. Passion fruits are great in pies, crumbles, juices, smoothies, cakes, salads and sorbets. The fruits are rich in in vitamin C, polyphenols, beta carotene and much more.

#4 Rambutan

Rambutan or Nephelium lappaceum is native to Southeast Asia. It has a taste like lychee and a longan. These fruits contain potassium, vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, zinc, phosphorous, riboflavin and thiamine.

#5 Gac Fruit

Gac fruit is native to Vietnam. It has a light avocado taste and can be used in ice creams, curries and Xoi gac a Vietnamese dish made with just gac fruit and rice. It also is packed with vitamins such as vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin E, iron, magnesium and pottasium.

#6 custard apples

Custard apples are native to tropical South America. They have a unique taste like a blend of mango, papaya, pear and vanilla. These fruits can be used in salads, ice creams, cakes, breads, crumbles and pies. Custard apples contain nutrients such as potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin A and more.

#7 Kiwanos

Kiwanos are native to parts of Africa and Australia. They have a flavour of lime and cucumber making them perfect in salads, breads, drinks, sorbets and sauces. kiwanos have a good nutritional value consisting of magnesium, vitamin C, iron, vitamin A, zinc, vitamin B6 and calcium.

#8 Long kongs

Long kongs are native to north Thailand. The fruit has a interesting taste similar to grapes and pomelos making them great with fruit salads, fruit skewers, chow mein, sorbets, juices and cakes. These fruits contain vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B, vitamin A, fiber, phosphorus and iron.

#9 Buddhas Hand

Buddhas hand is native to north eastern India. It has a taste like a lemon and a orange but without the sourness. These fruits are perfect in sweets, cookies, drinks, smoothies, cakes and so much more. Buddhas hand contains vitamin C, calcium, iron, vitamin E and fiber.

#10 Snake Fruit

Snake fruit Is native to Parts of Indonesia. It has a flavor like jackfruit and pineapple and can be used in sweets, juices, syrups, ice creams, smoothies, pies and fruit salad. They have a load of vitamins such as vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, B vitamins, potassium, iron, thiamine and magnesium.

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