7 Exotic Fruits You Need to Try This Year!

By: Niharika Khurana

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Tired of the same old apples and bananas? The world is packed with fruits that look wild, smell intense, and taste absolutely incredible. Would you dare to try these seven exotic wonders?

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1. Durian

This spiky beast has a smell that can clear a room, but the creamy, custard-like flesh is pure gold. Sweet, savoury, and rich—it is a Southeast Asian favourite for a reason!

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2. Mangosteen 

Beneath its thick purple shell are juicy white segments that taste like a mix of lychee, peach, and strawberry. It is sweet, tangy, and totally worth the mess!

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3. Rambutan 

It looks like a little monster, but do not let the spikes fool you. Peel it open for a juicy bite with a floral sweetness that beats regular lychee any day!

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4. Jackfruit

This massive fruit is naturally sweet when ripe, but when unripe, it shreds like meat! Packed with nutrients, it is a go-to for plant-based dishes across the globe.

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5. Dragon Fruit

With neon pink skin and speckled white flesh, this fruit is a total show-off. Mildly sweet with a kiwi-like crunch, it is as healthy as it is eye-catching.

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6. Kiwano 

Bright orange spikes on the outside, jelly-like green flesh inside—this fruit looks straight out of a sci-fi movie. The flavour? A mix of banana, lime, and cucumber!

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7. Cherimoya 

Mark Twain called it “the most delicious known to man,” and he was not wrong. Its creamy texture and tropical mix of banana, pineapple, and strawberry make it pure bliss.

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