Alright, let’s journey back in time and unearth the story behind the kumquat origin; a small, delicious citrus (or maybe not, even I’m not sure anymore, but don’t worry, you’ll see what I’m talking about below) fruit that started its life in the sun-drenched landscapes of Southeast Asia. Think of it as the globetrotting adventurer …
Exotic Fruits and Vegetables
If you like exotic fruits with sweet flavor and quirky names, keep reading, the kumquat fruit will not disappoint you. With a sweet, edible skin that beautifully balances the tangy inside, the kumquat is like a sweet orange cleverly disguised in a compact package. But before we unveil the secret of “how to eat kumquat …
If you previously read our blog, you know we’re big on quirky exotic fruits and ugli is just the perfect specimen.Ug-what, you might ask but don’t worry if you never heard about it because in this article, we’ll teach you everything there is to know about this tasty fruit, including its origin, nutritional value, preparation …
The cempedak fruit, also known as champada, bangkong, sonekadat, mit to, or Artocarpus Integer is an exotic tropical fruit that closely resembles jackfruit. It’s a fruit with a weird appearance, horrible smell, and flavor that greatly surpasses its sharp odor. In this essential guide, we’ll show you everything you need to know about the cempedak …
If you’re a fan of weird exotic fruits, you might have heard about araza or Eugenia stipitata; a fruit tree that belongs to the guava family that’s native to the Western Amazon. This plant gives birth to the sweet araza fruit that has a yellow, round shape on the outside, and inside it’s like nothing you’ve …
Did you ever hear about the lulo fruit? Also known as naranjilla, cocona, obando, or nuqui, it’s an unusual exotic fruit popular in Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama. As you might know from our previous articles, we love weird exotic fruits, and occasionally, we feature some of them on our blog. In this essential guide, we’ll cover the …
If you like weird exotic fruits, you may have heard of santol; a fast-growing, straight-trunked tree that gives birth to a delicious fruit that’s known under many different names, such as santol fruit, Sentul, or cotton fruit. The santol fruit looks like a giant hazelnut inside an orange or pear (depending on the color) and if …
The fruit salad plant, more commonly known under its Latin name “Monstera Deliciosa” that sounds more like one of Harry Potter’s spells than a tropical plant is one of the world’s most popular indoor plants. But whatever the case, one thing is certain; this plant has the special ability to become a focal point of …
The bushukan fruit comes under many names, such as Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis, fingered citron, Buddha’s Hand, etc. and it’s one of the weirdest-looking exotic fruits you’ll ever find. It’s the kind of item you stop next to in the store to get a good look at it. The fruit looks like a lumpy lemon with fingers …
Even though when we think of plants, herbs, and fruits, we have a certain picture popping out in our head, our planet is home to more than 390,000 plant species! Out of these, 2,000 species are fruits and the Western Hemisphere uses only 10% of them! That’s why we get surprised when we see weird …