Sentinel Digital Desk
Cucumis metuliferus, a member of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae), is known by many names such as horned melon, kiwano, spiked melon, horned cucumber, and even cuke-asauraus. It belongs to the same family as other delectable fruits and vegetables like melons, squash, and cucumbers.
Pitaya, also known as dragon fruit, is a member of the cactus family and is easily recognizable by its striking fuchsia pink skin. Upon cutting open the fruit, you'll discover snow-white flesh that contains small black seeds
The durian, which hails from Southeast Asia, is notorious for its extremely strong smell. It is so potent that it is prohibited on public transportation in some areas of the region. Despite this, it is often hailed as the "king of fruits" due to its impressive size, spiky exterior, and powerful aroma.
Buddha's hand, a member of the citrus family, gets its name from the finger-like segments that extend towards the center of the fruit. While it is mainly utilized as an air freshener in China and Japan, the peculiar fruit remains relatively unknown in Europe, where it is regarded as a novelty item.
Although originally cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions, this exotic delicacy has been readily available in supermarkets for some time. Beneath its dark purple skin lies a delectably scented, vibrant yellow flesh that contains black seeds.
Named for its unappealing and rugged exterior, the ugli fruit hails from Jamaica. Unlike other members of the citrus family, its skin is greenish-yellow rather than a vibrant orange. Believed to be a natural hybrid of a tangerine and a pomelo, the tangelo variety of fruit is sometimes referred to as a ugli fruit
Rambutan fruit is cultivated in tropical south-east Asia, mainly in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. This unusual fruit has quite striking, pink to red skin that is covered with hair-like bristles. Inside the flesh is milky white and tastes delightfully sweet and slightly tangy.
Chocolate vine plants produce elongated, seed-filled purple fruits that maintain a pleasantly sweet flavor despite their numerous seeds. Originating in the Far East, these shrubs are primarily located in China, Japan, and Korea.