1. Ackee fruit

Known as the “plant brain”, Ackee stands out because of its wrinkled and yellow interior like a brain. Originating from tropical West Africa, this exotic fruit is imported and grown in Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba.

Ackee is a strange fruit that not everyone knows about

2. African horned cucumber

This type of melon is edible, it originated in Africa but is now also available in the US and New Zealand. Although edible, it is more commonly used to decorate food. Its official name is Cucumis Metuliferus and is also commonly known as African horned cucumber, Hedged Gourd, Kiwano.

3. Cherimoya

It is a type of fruit from the custard apple family. According to many people, Cherimoya tastes like a cross between pineapple and banana. Some people also say it has the taste of chewing gum.

4. Theobroma grandiflorum

Theobroma grandiflorum is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. Theobroma grandiflorum is considered a “super fruit” because it contains a lot of nutrients. The flesh of the fruit can be used as a moisturizer for the skin.

5. Mangosteen

It is a very familiar fruit to Vietnamese people, however in countries outside Asia, this is still a strange fruit. When ripe, the fruit has a thick outer skin and a dark purple-red color. The flesh is ivory white and divided into many segments, has a sweet and sour taste and an attractive aroma.

6. Miraculous fruit

Miracle fruit originating from West Africa, this fruit has the ability to turn sour fruits (like lemons) into sweet ones, when the juices of the two fruits mix together.

7. Monsterio Delicio

Native to the rain forests of Central America, this plant looks like an ear of corn, but tastes like pineapple. Dubbed the “monster of fruits”, Monstera deliciosa is about 30cm long with an outer shell covered with countless small hexagonal “tiles”.

To get the flesh, one must carefully crush the outer scales. However, it takes up to a year for this tree to ripen, otherwise it will be poisonous and dangerous for people to eat.

8. Solanum Muricatum

Solanum Muricatum fruit resembles a cross between a melon and a pear. Originating in South America, Solanum Muricatum can bear fruit as soon as 4-6 months after being planted and is a very resilient plant.

9. Physalis

This fruit impresses with its strange appearance, looking like a lantern. With its tomato-like flavor and acidity, Physalis is used similarly to tomatoes in many dishes. This fruit originates from South America.

10. Rambutan

Like mangosteen, rambutan is quite familiar to us but is a strange fruit to people in countries with cold climates. The name of this fruit comes from the Malay word, meaning “hairy”, which is easy to understand because of its hairy skin. This fruit, after peeling, has a white flesh, is more fragrant and sweeter than lychee.