Top 10 Fruits You've Never Heard Of Part 9

digging deep into the jungles subtropics and even the frosty north comes the top ten fruits you've never heard of part nine number ten cotton fruit native to Indonesia the cotton fruit were santol as it's also called was introduced to Indochina Sri Lanka India northern Australia Mauritius and the Seychelles the treaties grow on can reach up to 150 feet or 45 metres tall which can produce one of two varieties the yellow and red the red being the more common being similar to a peach in size shape and fuzziness cotton fruit depending on the variety will have a skin that may be thin or thick sporting a mild peachy flavor with milky juice the inside has inedible Brown seeds that should be consumed often this fruit can be sour making it less desirable harvested by hand brave workers climb the trees pulling the fruit off one by one some growers ease along stick to grab the fruit besides eating raw cotton fruit is cooked candied and made into marmalade the Philippines has a dish that has the Ryan graded and cooked with spices in coconut milk not only the fruit but the full tree is useful the wood is good for construction and easy to polish the bark and leaves are used medicinally it takes five to seven years from seed to fruit production a single mature tree can produce up to 24,000 fruits per year that will be ready in August in September showing anti-inflammatory properties treatment for diarrhea and dysentery the cotton fruit is rich in vitamin C protects against cardiovascular disease boost the immune system and promotes proper cell metabolism number 9 Java plum home to the Indian subcontinent this evergreen tropical tree is commonly known as the Java plum jam Boland black plum jamun Malabar plum and du hat growing on a tray that reaches a hundred feet or thirty metres tall this slow growing tree will live for more than a hundred years introduced to Florida in 1911 is also commonly grown in tread at Tobago Guyana and Suriname this fruit is also found in Hawaii but is considered an invasive species they're brought to Brazil during Portuguese colonization it spread naturally as it became a favorite among many species of native bird it's purple on the outside with white flesh on the inside the Java plum is a juicy fruit the size of a small plum tasting like a mix of a grape than a plum has a Java plum ripens it becomes more sweet and soft whereas the less ripe fruit is mildly sour and astringent Street vendors will also sell these out of a pot mixed with salt to help bring out the flavor eaten raw meat into juice jam salted or tasty wine this fruit is also made into vinegar the leaves being highly nutrient dense are often fed to livestock rich in vitamins A and C the Java plum also is packed full of calcium magnesium phosphorus and potassium traditionally a staple in Chinese medicine different parts of this tree are used to help control high blood pressure blood glucose levels digestive and skin issues number eight rambutan native to Indonesia and Malaysia the rambutan naturally grows in Vietnam Philippines Thailand and other countries in Southeast Asia this member of the soapberry family is related to other spherical fruits like the old man and light sheet grown on a tree that are reached 40 to 60 feet or 12 to 18 meters tall this member of the soapberry will grow and survive for 20 years hanging from the branches and clusters sometimes they can be purchased as a bunch like this from roadside fruit vendors the iconic soft spikes of the rambutan will start off being flexible but will solidify along the ripening process when green the rambutan is unripe slowly they'll change to a rich red color when ripe and a dark red color when overripe on the inside this white spherical fruit who changed much in color but will increase in sugar content and will soften when ripe biting into a rambutan the outer skin is a bit of strength to it your teeth will sink right in in the middle is an almond sized seed with paper like bark that will come off don't worry about this stuff just eat it the seeds are also edible but need to be cooked they're also processed for their oil which is used in cooking soaps and candles the rambutan is sweet and fresh with a slightly acidic taste a tropical one some describing it as a mix of Kiwi and mangosteen others say it's a mix of apricot and pineapple and unique flavor indeed it's best to eat them fresh picked as they'll lose their sweetness and flavor the longer they've been removed from the tree for this reason imported Rob utan from say Southeast Asia to Canada I live tastes bad 1 out of 20 fruits will actually taste like the proper fruit to be wanting to try this one it's best to get it fresh in the tropics used in jams jellies ice creams soups sauces chutneys juices and smoothies the rambutan is high in vitamin C riboflavin niacin phosphorus copper calcium potassium and B complex vitamins they're known to prevent cell damage used as a treatment for dysentery and diarrhea the homemade hair mask can be made from crushed leaves from the tree mixed with water the leaves are also used in the creation of a treatment for headaches where the root is used to soothe the fever in the bark for tongue disorders number 7 tiger melon originating from Western Armenia near the Tigris River this melon prefers the hot Summer Sun in temperate and Mediterranean regions they grow on a climbing vine but since they don't weigh much there's less demand on the trellis itself making this an ideal melon to grow pretty much anywhere a small growing structure can be built on a single vine 20 of these melons can be produced giving a good yield for the land used it takes to grow them the tiger melon has a smooth outer surface covered by yellow and rust colored stripes inside has yellowish white flesh which is mildly sweet like a mix of cantaloupe and an Asian pear when ripe their aromatic scent will fill the room in fact it is believed that this is one of the most if not the most fragrant melons on the planet going to the size of a softball and weighing around one pound this musk melon is actually an heirloom musk melon variety only found as a specialty item at farmers markets that are produced in large quantities the tiger melon is typically eaten raw sometimes pureed and used as a base for cocktails sauces and sorbets once ripe the tikar mountain will keep in the fridge for around one week number six dragon fruit found in the deserts of Central America initially or at least believed so the dragon fruits pitaya or strawberry pear is a large red fruit on the outside with flesh and taste qualities somewhat mimicking a Kiwi French missionaries first exported this fruit from Central America to Southeast Asia where it was named the dragon fruit the name comes from a legend after a dragon was defeated its last breath was that of a dragon fruit that I love legends right usually the size of an adult hand oval shaped with thick skin this fruit has large soft spikes on the outside with soft white flesh inside with finally CD is best compared to that of eating a Kiwi with a much milder taste growing on a cactus that can bloom up to six times a year the dragon fruit receives pollination at nighttime from moths and bats this fruit is eaten fresh knotted ice creams desserts smoothies and made into drinks such as one mixed with lime a potent source of vitamin c eb one two and three calcium iron magnesium and phosphorus the dragon fruit can also provide a mild laxative effect on the body the seeds of the dragon fruit contain protein Omega 3 and mega 6 fatty acids which help prevent cardiovascular disease when mixed with cucumber juice has been used to soothe sunburned skin recommended as an ailment for diabetes by Taiwanese doctors this fruit offers prebiotics in the flesh and promotes a good balance of bacteria in the gut this fruit has also been found to boost the immune system eat in digestion and help prevent cancer number 5 finger lime the finger lime also called Australian finger lime originated down under but now it's being cultivated in California as well established as a new commercial crop this unique lime is starting to pop up in places it's never been seen before measuring up to 23 feet or 7 meters tall this bushy tree is full of small leaves and white flowers that will turn into a prolific amount of fruit the peak of its season mid winter is when this tree is at its height of production producing the lime that is 3 inches or 8 centimeters long forming usually straight but sometimes curved back in old times early settlers consume this fruit and save these trees when trees were being cleared for agriculture recently popularized as a gourmet bush food the finger lime has had commercial production start in the mid 1990s as a fancy marble 8 by 2000 it was found in restaurants and exported raw for fresh consumption tasting tangy slightly tart and delicious with a lemon lime flavour the finger lime comes in multiple different colored varieties that range from green on outside and white on the inside to black or brown on the outside and green pink or red on the inside typically made into marmalade finger lime pickles are commonly made in Australia a popular addition to drinks desserts and even cookies the finger lime is a welcome addition to savory dishes peel of this lime can be dried and used as a flavoring spice because of its round pulp shape restaurants have been using it as a unique plant style of you're on dishes with three times the vitamin C of a mandarin orange a great source of folate vitamin E and potassium this fruit is great for the skin and has anti-cancer properties number forty berry patent in 1979 the tabe era is a mix of a blackberry and a raspberry named after the River Tay in Scotland they grow on lateral branches that can reach up to 7 feet or 2 and a half meters long a quick side note as I grew these Tabor myself in my garden you can prop up the branches as you see here which will keep them neatly organized away from bugs and slugs in the ground and help avoid getting pricked by their thorns the tabe Airy it's a very soft berry when ripe it's quite delicate and even hard to pick by hand for this reason it isn't a commercially viable fruit the berries are long about double the length of a block berry around 2 inches or 5 centimeters long and have an iconic deep purplish color its flavour starts off tasting like a mix of both blackberry and raspberry but takes on a unique strong aftertaste of its own durable down to minus 15 degrees Fahrenheit or minus 26 degrees Celsius the tabe airy is a great berry to grow in cold weather climates like here in Canada disease resistant and able to grow well in most soil types like clay the tabe area isn't intrusive like blackberries can be and will continue to grow from where they're planted meeting to jams pies and wine the tabe Aires enjoyed fresh and raw off the bush rich in vitamin C magnesium phosphorus folate and fiber the tape area has that dark purplish color which is associated with good health from the high concentration of antioxidants providing the ability to speed up wound healing decreased blood cholesterol and eating in the prevention of infection not only the berry but the leaves provide health benefits to the leaves have been used as a home remedy for diarrhea and when chewed will help with bleeding gums number 3 najran gia this subtropical perennial plant grows in southwestern South America most commonly Colombia Peru Ecuador Panama and Costa Rica called Narnia or little orange in Ecuador or Luna in Colombia this member of the nightshade family is produced on an attractive plant with large oval leaves that are covered in short purple hairs depending where it's found the Lula fruit may have hurtful spines that need to be carefully handled brought to Florida in 1913 the initial plants thrived at first then died off additional attempts were made but in 1948 twenty najran gia plants were put in the ground at the University of Florida only to almost all be completely wiped out by a hurricane since then multiple small-scale test plantations of the fruit have been set up in various countries the nan Jia isn't native to but none of them produce as well as in South America one of the reasons for this is that this delicate plant needs to be protected from wind and grows best in partial shade the Naren doula was proposed as a new flavoring for the global food industry but due to poor large scale cultivation and difficulty transporting ripe fruit has been found itself as just a flavor for the locals to enjoy having a citrus taste that is often described as a mix of lime and rhubarb others describe it tasting like pineapple with lemon often used in a colombian drink called Levada which is a mixture of the najran gia water sugar and lime juice after having it's fuzzy fur layer removed the lulo is not only eaten raw but juiced used in ice cream sauces pies and cooked desserts often the squeezed out empty shell will be stuffed with a mixture of ingredients including banana and baked nan gia ice cubes are popular as well providing a sweet cool addition to a glass of water in the hot Sun providing a high source of calcium phosphorus fire and carotene thymine riboflavin and niacin this fruit is a healthy addition to any diet but can cause irritation from the fuzzy fur layer it should be handled by those with sensitive skin number 2 Caledon hailing from Southeast Asia the color Bank fruit or monkey jackfruit is commonly found in Thailand bunka Linga RAL Island Borneo the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra this spiky fruit can be found in lowland tropical rainforests up to 2,000 feet or 610 metres looking like a jackfruit but smaller this fruit is opened and eaten the same way tasting like a mix of jackfruit and mangosteen the Culloden grows on the uncommon killa dang tree this tree grows up to 120 feet or 36 metres tall it produces the oval-shaped fruit that is brownish in color when ripe this tree is more desired for its heavy wood density which is used in construction home appliances coffins bolts and furniture aside from the building materials the Cala Bank tree offers valuable dyes used in the textile industry only found at local markets this fruit is one that most haven't experienced the propagation of new trees isn't the easiest task either which is probably the reason it isn't commonly grown this tree must be grown from seed but the seeds lose their viability within a week of being extracted from the fruit another fruit to add to the bucket list we will have to visit the jungles of these countries to try it number one casa su a rare and unknown fruit the casa su is also known as M attack biruni Penh pang and Karen blowing to the same plant families at jackfruit as the others on this list casue su is an extremely rare jungle fruit of Borneo they've also been found in Malaysia Sumatra New Guinean mala cos this fruit is so uncommon that many of the local residents of these regions have never heard of it or tried it reaching up 200 feet or 30 metres tall this tree thrives in hot human lowland tropical conditions a ball of flowers is produced and those of which become fertilized will create the oranges red cone shaped fruit starting off green this fruit will become yellow and then orange when ripe the orange knobs are the only edible part soft seeds will be found embedded inside which can be removed with ease covered in an oily layer you don't want to put them in your mouth anyways smelling like strawberry and banana because Susu taste like a mix of sweet and sour similar to that of a mangosteen this wild tropical fruit is rarely found and becoming even harder and harder to find due to deforestation in places like Borneo hopefully we can share the seeds and get them growing in other places before they become extinct have you heard of any of these fruits on this list which one you want to try the most let us know in the comments down below if you're going on vacation any time soon to a tropical country and planning on testing out some exotic fruit we recommend you check out our tropical fruit guide which will help you save a lot of money bartering for fruit I hope you guys enjoyed this video for like the content why not subscribe to the channel hit that thumbs up button until next one another good one

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Published: Thu Aug 30 2018