Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya or the strawberry pear, is a beautiful tropical fruit that is sweet and crunchy. The plant the fruit comes from is actually a type of cactus of the genus Hylocereus, which includes only about 20 different species. Originally mainly popular in Southeast Asia and Latin America, dragon fruit is now can enjoyed all over the world. Though it may look intimidating with its pinkish-red skin and light green scales, preparing this exotic fruit is easy. You can enjoy eating it in fruit salads, it can be used to create tasty drinks and desserts, and it is a wonderful, healthy snack on its own.
Salak or Snake Fruit (Salacca zalacca) is a species of palm tree (family Arecaceae) native to Java and Sumatra in Indonesia. It is cultivated in other regions of Indonesia as a food crop, and reportedly naturalized in Yogyakarta, Bali, Lombok, Timor, Maluku, and Sulawesi. Snake fruit taste is sweet with a little sour after taste. It's crunchy like an apple but not as soft and it's watery but not as watery as the pears.
Star fruit or carambola is a sweet and sour fruit that has the shape of a five star. Growing throughout Southeast Asia, in Indonesians call it belimbing, star fruit is cherished for its sweet-tart acid taste and delightful presentation also charming star shapes when sliced.
Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) is an exotic, tropical fruit with a slightly sweet and sour flavor. It's originally from Southeast Asia but can be found in various tropical regions around the world. The fruit is sometimes referred to as purple mangosteen because of the deep purple color its rind develops when ripe. In contrast, the juicy inner flesh is bright white. Though mangosteen is a relatively obscure fruit, it shouldnot be overlooked, as it may offer many health benefits due to its rich supply of nutrients, fiber, and unique antioxidants.
The fruit that has the latin Name Nephelium lappaceum is a fruit native to Southeast Asia are related to the lychee. Rambutan flesh is juicy, milky- white, translucent in color, with a grape-like, gelatinous texture surrounding a central seed with and almond-like taste. The flavor of a Rambutan is more acidic than the lychee, sweet and very aromatic.
Durian is an exotic fruit in many parts of Southeast Asia, and is is often called the king of fruits. It is also widely celebrated for its long list of health benefits, which include the ability to boost your immune system, prevent cancer and inhibit free radical activity, improve digestion, strengthen bones, reduce signs of anemia, cure insomnia, prevent premature aging, lower blood pressure, and protect against cardiovascular diseases.
Crystal Guava (Psidiumguajava) is a guava variety that is now popular because it contains a lot of vitamin C.Crystal guava has a round or somewhat oval shape with a wavy base, bright green skin color coated with wax on the skin. The flesh is white with a few seeds.
Papaya is a type of fruit that is found in many tropical regions especially in Indonesia. Papaya widely vary in size, ranging from 15-50 centimeters in length and 10-20 centimeters in diameter, and are oval to elongated in shape. The thin skin is smooth, slightly waxy, and firm with variegated hues of orange, yellow, and green depending on maturity. Underneath the surface, the flesh is crisp, dense, tender, and dark orange with a central seed cavity filled with pale orange membranes and many dark brown seeds. When ripe, Papaya have a creamy and smooth consistency with a tropical, musky, and subtly sweet flavor.
Pineapple is a fruit that is very popular in tropical countries, especially Indonesia. The fruit has beneficial contents are packed with a variety of vitamins and minerals. They are especially rich in vitamin C and manganese. Pineapples are a good source of antioxidants, which may reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers. Many of the antioxidants in pineapple are bound, so they may have longer lasting effects.
