Let’s take a look some exotic African fruits you’ve got to try.

Baobab

The fruit of the famous baobab tree has three times as much vitamin C as oranges, 50% more calcium than there is in spinach, and many more vitamin, minerals and antioxidants. Often eaten raw, it is also eaten with milk, sugar, honey or water.

Ackee

Native to Africa, ackee is now the national fruit of Jamaica. The creamy flesh of the interior can be eaten and is slightly bitter to the taste. But the seeds and the outside skin are toxic, so make sure you steer clear of those!

Horned Melon

Distinctive by its green jelly interior and a favorite throughout Africa, horned melon is said to taste like a banana. It is high in fiber and vitamin C.

Kola Nut

This is the fruit that originally created the coca cola drinks. High in caffeine and protein, it certainly can help get you moving. It is often a nice addition in a drink if you need a boost, or can simply be chewed for a little extra energy.

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What about a cane apple, though? Have you ever heard of this lesser-known fruit?

Cane apples come from a bush known as the “strawberry tree” (it’s confusing, we know) which is located throughout the Mediterranean region as well as the British Isles. These bushes produce small, vibrant red colored-fruits that have a spiky outside and are approximately the size of a large grape.

While cane apples are not commonly eaten by themselves due to their poor ability to hold up in transport to stores, when opened up, they contain an edible portion which is sweet and tart. This is commonly used for several culinary items such as marmalades, jams, and liquors.

One of Portugal’s most beloved spirits, called Medronho, is a brandy which is made with and flavored by cane apples. 

Other uses for the cane apple include in pastries and cakes, in yogurt, and as a pollination source for a special variety of honey.

Have you ever tried a product made with the cane apple before? What did you think of it?

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Thailand

The mangosteen is the national fruit of Thailand and has a purple exterior with a soft, almost lychee-looking interior. The fruit is slightly acidic and tastes like a cross between a sweet citrus fruit and a peach or nectarine.

Israel

Pomegranates are one of the seven native species to Israel, so you know they are amazing. Usually, they are much larger than in other parts of the world and have seeds that are ruby red, plump, and full of juice.

Japan

The lychee is a red kind of spiny looking fruit on the outside, with a translucent white interior and a big black pit. The taste is sweet and very floral, but isn’t too in-your-face.

Spain

Spain has some of the best oranges in the world, and many varieties. Valencia is the region that produces very sweet and lovely oranges, but there are also oranges from Seville that are more bitter.

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Let’s take a look some exotic African fruits you’ve got to try.

Baobab

The fruit of the famous baobab tree has three times as much vitamin C as oranges, 50% more calcium than there is in spinach, and many more vitamin, minerals and antioxidants. Often eaten raw, it is also eaten with milk, sugar, honey or water.

Ackee

Native to Africa, ackee is now the national fruit of Jamaica. The creamy flesh of the interior can be eaten and is slightly bitter to the taste. But the seeds and the outside skin are toxic, so make sure you steer clear of those!

Horned Melon

Distinctive by its green jelly interior and a favorite throughout Africa, horned melon is said to taste like a banana. It is high in fiber and vitamin C.

Kola Nut

This is the fruit that originally created the coca cola drinks. High in caffeine and protein, it certainly can help get you moving. It is often a nice addition in a drink if you need a boost, or can simply be chewed for a little extra energy.

The post Exotic African Fruits You Need to Try appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

What about a cane apple, though? Have you ever heard of this lesser-known fruit?

Cane apples come from a bush known as the “strawberry tree” (it’s confusing, we know) which is located throughout the Mediterranean region as well as the British Isles. These bushes produce small, vibrant red colored-fruits that have a spiky outside and are approximately the size of a large grape.

While cane apples are not commonly eaten by themselves due to their poor ability to hold up in transport to stores, when opened up, they contain an edible portion which is sweet and tart. This is commonly used for several culinary items such as marmalades, jams, and liquors.

One of Portugal’s most beloved spirits, called Medronho, is a brandy which is made with and flavored by cane apples. 

Other uses for the cane apple include in pastries and cakes, in yogurt, and as a pollination source for a special variety of honey.

Have you ever tried a product made with the cane apple before? What did you think of it?

The post Ever Heard of a Cane Apple Before? appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Thailand

The mangosteen is the national fruit of Thailand and has a purple exterior with a soft, almost lychee-looking interior. The fruit is slightly acidic and tastes like a cross between a sweet citrus fruit and a peach or nectarine.

Israel

Pomegranates are one of the seven native species to Israel, so you know they are amazing. Usually, they are much larger than in other parts of the world and have seeds that are ruby red, plump, and full of juice.

Japan

The lychee is a red kind of spiny looking fruit on the outside, with a translucent white interior and a big black pit. The taste is sweet and very floral, but isn’t too in-your-face.

Spain

Spain has some of the best oranges in the world, and many varieties. Valencia is the region that produces very sweet and lovely oranges, but there are also oranges from Seville that are more bitter.

The post Famous Fruits From Around the World appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.