Elite Readers page has ‘searched’ and compiled the 25 most strange fruits in the world and it was surprising to see that 15 fruits are present in Vietnam. These fruits are familiar to us, but are actually considered unique in the world. So what are they? Let’s explore!

There are many strange fruits in the world, they are really strange, maybe in shape, maybe in flavor characteristics. In the list of 25 strange fruits below, hopefully you have enjoyed more than half.
25. Rambutan

Juicy rambutan fruit with red skin, surrounded by soft tassels, very popular in Vietnam.
24. E-ki fruit (ackee)

Originating in tropical West Africa, this fruit was imported to Jamaica and is now an important part of Caribbean culture.

23. Jackfruit

Jackfruit is considered the largest fruit that grows on trees.
22. Buddha’s hand

This fruit is named so because it is shaped like Buddha’s hand. Buddha’s hand often appears in the five-fruit tray on Tet. When we go to the market, we will also see this fruit for sale, especially on the first and full moon days. In addition, they are used as medicine and perfume.

21. Fabric

Lychee has been grown over 2,000 years ago, especially the Vietnamese lychee variety with thick pulp, small seeds and delicious flavor.

20. Aguaje fruit

This multifunctional South American fruit is used to make oils, jams, wine and even ice cream.

19. Thai lemon

Thai lemon is a species native to Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. Currently they are widely grown around the world for spices, flavorings and cosmetics.

18. Cherimoya fruit

Many people call this fruit ice cream because the inside is like ice cream and is very sweet and fragrant. This fruit is highly nutritious. This is considered ‘the most delicious fruit for men’, according to writer Mark Twain.

17. Romanesco Broccoli

This fruit is named after its strange shape, combining broccoli and broccoli.

16. Wild pineapple

Pandan fruit is one of the main sources of nutrition in the Federated States of Micronesia (an island located in the Pacific Ocean). In addition, this fruit also has applications in dentistry.

15. Mangosteen

Mangosteen is commonly grown in Vietnam and Southeast Asia with a history of thousands of years.

14. Akebia fruit

This fruit is very popular in Japan. In Japanese folklore, there are also stories of searching for this strange fruit in the hills.

13. Salak fruit

Salak is a species of tree in the areca family native to Indonesia, Brunei and Malaysia. People also call this snake scale fruit because its shell has a reddish brown scale structure.

12. Mistletoe

Pistachio fruit, also known as mandrake fruit, looks like a tomato, but tastes like a strawberry. They have many uses such as treating colds, fevers, sore throats, coughs with phlegm, hiccups, and can be eaten or decocted.

11. Fruit custard apple

The custard apple is very sweet and has a lot of pulp. This fruit makes us have to be patient because it contains many seeds.

10. Gac fruit

Perhaps most of us have enjoyed Gac sticky rice. This is a unique fruit of Vietnam, used in cuisine and medicine.

9. Horned melon (Temporarily translated: horned melon)

Horned melon fruit, also known as kiwano fruit, looks like a cucumber. They are native to sub-Saharan Africa. Currently, kiwano fruit is quite popular in America.

8. Dragon fruit

Dragon fruit trees look like cacti and only bloom at night. Dragon fruit is popular in many countries and it originates from Mexico.

7. Sapodilla fruit

Sapodilla is also known as sapodilla, sapoche or saboche. This fruit has a rich, sweet flavor.

6. Miraculous fruit

This fruit is called that because when tasted, other tastes such as sour and bitter are changed into sweet.

5. Kumquat

Also known as clog, quite popular when Tet comes and spring comes. Making drinking water is extremely refreshing and cools the heart.

4. Cupuaçu fruit

This fruit is common in the Amazon River basin. It sounds strange, but it actually smells like chocolate and pineapple, but when eaten, the taste is a combination of pear and banana.

3. Bitter melon

From time to time, or especially during the Tet season, my mother often cooks soup with bitter melon. I don’t know about everyone, but I think it’s perfect to cook this dish during Tet because I think that after eating it, the suffering will be over.

2. Star fruit

Star fruit is very familiar in the story “eating star fruit gives you gold”. Having said that, we know that this fruit is closely associated with Vietnam.

1. Durian

Whoever said this fruit has a bad smell, for me it is the king of fruits. My favorite is the durian variety that has a bitter taste. My family doesn’t mean anything but often jokingly says: “No one can get bored with this fruit. Even if they get tired of money, they still believe it.” Saying that, you know how much I love this fruit.

After watching it, I felt sobbing because the tropical country gives us so many privileges. There are 25 types that Vietnam has in abundance. And everyone, besides the fruits we already have in Vietnam, has anyone tried the remaining fruits?