By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
September 29th, 2023
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Fruits are common all over the world. Yes? No. You can't be far from the truth. Fruits also depend on the geographical location that's suitable for them to grow. So what's common in Asia might be peculiar in North America. Here are 5 unique fruits around the world.
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Rambutans are native to Southeast Asian countries like Malaysia and Indonesia. Its flesh has a sweet, slightly tart flavor and grape-like texture. Size-wise, the fruit resembles a small kiwi fruit, and it hides a small pit within.
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Dragon fruit is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America but is grown in many parts of the world, including India. With bright pink outer skin covered in green horn-like projections, it contains tiny, edible black seeds.
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Loquats are the fruit of the Eriobotrya japonica tree and native to Southeast China. These fruits have a sweet, bright, citrusy taste and have edible skin, ranging in colors from yellow to red.
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Goji berries are native to China. This is also where most of the world’s goji berries are produced. They’re typically sold dried or powdered. They have a reddish-orange color and are the size of large raisins.
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Native to southern China, lychee is cultivated in many parts of the world, including Asia, Africa, Central and South America, and the United States. They’re small, covered in bumpy, red skin that should be peeled off before consuming the semi-translucent, white flesh.
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