Kiwano

• Also known as a horned melon
• Taste compared to a mix of kiwi, cucumber and banana
• Rich in potassium, vitamin A and C

 

Carambola/ Star Fruit

• Added to seafood or meat for tart flavour
• Nice as jam or chutney
• Average sized fruit only 28 calories!

 

Rambutan

• Relative of the lychee
• Contains iron, vitamin C and Manganese
• Do not eat the seed

 

Buddha’s Hand

• Tastes like lemon without pulpy texture
• Very rich in Vitamin C
• 1 tablespoon equals 13% of your daily Vitamin C intake

 

Kumquats

• Not a citrus fruit, classed under fortunella
• High in Vitamin C and fibre
• All of the fruit can be eaten, even the rind

 

Jackfruit

• Largest fruit to grow on trees. Biggest recording was 80 pounds!
• Can be eaten raw, in a curry or as homemade chips
• Good source of Vitamin C and Manganese

 

Mangosteen

• Fruit described as “sweet, tangy, citrusy and peachy”
• Contains B Vitamin that’s good for pregnant women
• Contains fibre, iron, vitamin C and folate

 

Cherimoya

• Inside texture described as ‘creamy flesh’
• Known as the Custard Apple
• packs 60 percent of your daily recommended vitamin C

 

Tumeric Root

• Can been included in smoothies
• Contains curcumin- a powerful antioxidant
• Some research suggests curcumin could help fight off some types of cancer

 

Pitaya/ Dragon Fruit

• Classed as a cactus
• Rich in fibre and antioxidants
• ‘Soft’ flavours compared to strawberry

 

Source(s): Huffington Post Lifestyle